Oglethorpe County Court Records
Oglethorpe County court records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Lexington, Georgia. This guide covers how to search civil, criminal, and real property filings, what state online tools are available, how to request certified copies, and what fees apply. Whether you need a case number, a judgment, or a deed index, this page walks you through your options in Oglethorpe County.
Oglethorpe County Quick Facts
Oglethorpe County Superior Court Records
The Superior Court of Oglethorpe County sits in the Northern Judicial Circuit, which covers several northeast Georgia counties. The elected Superior Court Clerk manages all case filings, maintains the official docket, and serves as custodian of records under Georgia law. The clerk's office in Lexington is your first stop for any court record in Oglethorpe County, whether you want a civil case file, a criminal disposition, or a real estate index entry.
You can contact the Oglethorpe County Superior Court Clerk directly by visiting the courthouse on Court Street in Lexington. Office hours are generally Monday through Friday during normal business hours, though you should call ahead to confirm. The clerk can tell you whether a record is available for in-person inspection and what, if any, copying fee applies. Georgia law sets the standard copy fee at $0.10 per page for most public records, though certified copies of court documents carry a separate fee set by the clerk.
To locate the current clerk's contact information quickly, use the Find My Clerk directory maintained by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. It lists phone numbers, addresses, and office hours for all 159 counties.
| Court | Superior Court of Oglethorpe County |
|---|---|
| Judicial Circuit | Northern Circuit |
| County Seat | Lexington, GA 30648 |
| Copy Fee | $0.10/page (standard); certified copies vary |
| Public Access | In-person at clerk's office; online via GSCCCA |
Online Search Tools for Oglethorpe County Court Records
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) is the main online platform for court and real estate records across all 159 Georgia counties. Through GSCCCA, you can search real estate filings, UCC records, and civil case information filed with Oglethorpe County's clerk. A regular subscription costs $14.95 per month and a premium account runs $29.95 per month. Printed pages cost $0.50 each through the portal.
Use the GSCCCA search portal to run name or case number searches on filings that have been indexed by the clerk's office. Results include filing dates, parties, document types, and docket entries. Some documents require payment to view the full image, but basic index searches are often available without a subscription.
The site below shows the GSCCCA homepage, which is the starting point for most online record searches across Georgia counties including Oglethorpe.
After landing on the GSCCCA site, click the Search tab to begin searching Oglethorpe County filings by name, document type, or date range.
E-Filing in Oglethorpe County Courts
Attorneys and self-represented parties can file documents electronically through PeachCourt, Georgia's official e-filing platform. PeachCourt covers filings in Oglethorpe County's Superior Court and charges $0.50 per page for filed documents. The system holds cases going back to 2005. If you have questions about e-filing, you can reach PeachCourt support at 844-GA-EFILE.
Some courts in Georgia also accept filings through Odyssey eFileGA. Check with the Oglethorpe County clerk's office to confirm which platform applies to your specific case type before submitting documents electronically.
Georgia Open Records Law and Oglethorpe County Access
Court records in Georgia are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, which requires government agencies to make records available within three business days. The copy fee is capped at $0.10 per page for most documents. If a request is complex or involves a large volume of records, the agency can charge for staff time beyond the first quarter hour.
Not every record is public. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists 52 categories of exemptions, including certain juvenile records, sealed cases, and records protected by other statutes. If the clerk denies your request, they must cite the specific exemption. You have the right to appeal the denial.
Most Superior Court civil and criminal case records in Oglethorpe County are fully public. Juvenile court records, adoption files, and some mental health commitment records are sealed or restricted.
Certified Copies and the eCertification System
Need a certified copy of a court order or deed? The GSCCCA runs an eCertification portal that lets you order certified copies of recorded documents online without visiting the courthouse. This is useful for Oglethorpe County documents that have been digitally indexed. Once ordered, certified copies can be mailed or downloaded depending on document type.
For documents not yet digitized, you will need to contact the Oglethorpe County clerk's office directly, pay the applicable fee, and arrange for copies by mail or in-person pickup.
FANS Alerts for Oglethorpe County Case Activity
The Filing Activity Notification System (FANS) is a free service offered through GSCCCA. It sends email alerts whenever a new document is filed under a name you are monitoring in any of Georgia's 159 counties, including Oglethorpe County. This is useful for tracking active litigation, monitoring property filings, or watching for new liens. Registration is free.
Georgia Judicial Gateway and Statewide Court Resources
The Georgia Judicial Gateway serves as the central hub for all state court information, including contact details for local courts, explanations of court procedures, and links to statewide databases. For traffic and misdemeanor cases handled in Oglethorpe County's Magistrate or State courts, the gateway's ticket lookup tool can help you find a case or pay a fine.
If you need to search across multiple Georgia counties at once, re:SearchGA lets you query up to 25 counties simultaneously. Oglethorpe County may or may not be in the re:SearchGA index at any given time, so check the site to confirm current coverage before relying on it for a complete search.
Nearby Counties
Oglethorpe County borders several northeast Georgia counties. Court records for neighboring jurisdictions are managed by each county's own Superior Court Clerk.