Peach County Court Records Search

Peach County court records are kept by the Superior Court Clerk in Fort Valley, Georgia. This page explains how to access civil and criminal case filings, search real estate records, and request copies of documents. It also covers the state online tools available for Peach County, including GSCCCA, PeachCourt, and related platforms.

Peach County Superior Court Records

The Superior Court Clerk in Peach County operates out of the courthouse in Fort Valley and is responsible for maintaining all court records filed in the county. This includes civil lawsuits, family law cases, felony criminal matters, and real property filings. Peach County is part of the Macon Judicial Circuit, which serves the middle Georgia region. The elected clerk oversees the official docket and handles public record requests under Georgia law.

If you need to review a file in person, visit the clerk's office in Fort Valley during regular business hours. Staff can help you locate a case by name or case number and direct you to the correct documents. They can also explain the process for getting certified copies. For current phone numbers and hours, the Find My Clerk directory is the most reliable starting point.

Online Access to Peach County Court Records

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) provides online access to Peach County court and real estate records. Through GSCCCA, you can search for civil case filings, real estate indexes, UCC documents, and other records indexed by the clerk's office. A basic subscription is $14.95 per month, and a premium account runs $29.95 per month. Document images accessed through the portal cost $0.50 per printed page.

Go to the GSCCCA search page and select Peach County from the county filter. You can search by party name, date range, or document type to narrow results. Index-level information is often available without a paid account, but viewing or printing full documents may require a subscription.

The image below shows the GSCCCA portal used for court record searches across all Georgia counties, including Peach County.

From this page, you can navigate to the search tool, set up a FANS alert, or order certified copies through the eCertification system.

E-Filing and Case Access Through PeachCourt

PeachCourt is the state-designated e-filing system for Peach County's Superior Court. Parties can submit court documents online at $0.50 per page. PeachCourt also lets users search and view cases filed in participating Georgia courts, with records going back to 2005. Questions about the platform can be directed to 844-GA-EFILE.

For parties using Odyssey eFileGA, confirm with the Peach County clerk's office which platform applies to your case type. Not all courts use both systems, so checking first can save a failed submission.

Georgia Open Records and Peach County Requests

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, court records in Georgia are public and must be provided within three business days. The standard copying charge is $0.10 per page for letter-size documents. For large requests, the agency can bill for the actual cost of search and retrieval after the first 15 minutes of staff time.

Some records are exempt. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 outlines the categories that can be withheld, including sealed criminal cases, certain adoption records, and juvenile court files. If the clerk withholds a record, they must put the reason in writing and cite the applicable exemption. Peach County residents can contest a denial through the courts or the Georgia Attorney General's office.

FANS Alerts and eCertification for Peach County

The free FANS service from GSCCCA lets you monitor filing activity in Peach County. Set up a name-based alert, and the system will email you whenever a new document is filed under that name anywhere in Georgia. This is helpful for tracking active cases, watching for new liens on your property, or staying current with court activity that affects you.

Certified copies of Peach County documents recorded through GSCCCA can be ordered via the eCertification portal. For records not in the digital index, contact the clerk's office in Fort Valley to arrange copies in person or by mail.

Nearby Counties

Peach County is located in central Georgia, surrounded by several mid-Georgia counties. Court records for each neighboring county are managed by a separate elected Superior Court Clerk.