Access Pierce County Court Records
Pierce County court records are held by the Superior Court Clerk in Blackshear, Georgia. This page covers how to search civil, criminal, and real estate filings in Pierce County, including online tools through GSCCCA, e-filing through PeachCourt, and how to request certified copies or make open records requests to the clerk's office.
Pierce County Quick Facts
Pierce County Superior Court and the Clerk's Office
Pierce County's Superior Court sits in Blackshear, the county seat in southeast Georgia. The court is part of the Waycross Judicial Circuit. The elected Superior Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining all court filings, including civil cases, criminal matters, and real estate records. If you want to search the docket, pull a case file, or get a copy of a judgment, the clerk's office in Blackshear is your starting point.
To visit in person, go to the Pierce County Courthouse in Blackshear during normal business hours. Staff can help you search for files by party name or case number. For up-to-date contact information and hours, the Find My Clerk directory has details for all 159 Georgia county clerks, including Pierce County.
Like all Georgia counties, Pierce has several court levels. Superior Court takes the largest matters - felony criminal cases, divorces, and major civil suits. Magistrate Court, State Court, and Probate Court cover other types of disputes. Each court level keeps its own records and may have separate staff.
| Court | Superior Court of Pierce County |
|---|---|
| Judicial Circuit | Waycross Circuit |
| County Seat | Blackshear, GA 31516 |
| Copy Fee | $0.10/page standard; certified copies vary |
| Online Search | GSCCCA, PeachCourt |
Searching Pierce County Court Records Online
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) covers Pierce County and all other Georgia counties. Through the GSCCCA platform, you can search real estate indexes, civil case filings, UCC records, and other documents filed with the Pierce County clerk. A standard subscription costs $14.95 per month, and premium access is $29.95 per month. Printed document images cost $0.50 per page.
Use the GSCCCA search tool to look up Pierce County records by name, date range, or document type. Index-level search results are generally free, but full document images may require a paid subscription or per-page fee.
The image below shows the GSCCCA portal used to locate Georgia county court records, including those in Pierce County.
After landing on the search portal, filter by Pierce County and enter a name or case number to pull up matching filings from the clerk's database.
E-Filing in Pierce County Courts
PeachCourt is Georgia's approved e-filing platform for Pierce County's Superior Court. It lets attorneys and self-represented parties file documents online and search case records going back to 2005. The per-page filing cost is $0.50. Contact PeachCourt at 844-GA-EFILE if you need help with the submission process.
If your case type uses Odyssey eFileGA, confirm with the Pierce County clerk before submitting. Using the wrong platform can result in a rejected filing, so it is worth a quick call to the office first.
Open Records Requests in Pierce County
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes most court records public. The law requires agencies to respond within three business days and caps standard copy fees at $0.10 per page. Large or complex requests can include charges for actual staff time beyond the first 15 minutes.
Some records are protected. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists 52 exemption categories. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and certain law enforcement files may not be available. If the Pierce County clerk denies your request, they must provide a written explanation citing the applicable exemption.
Monitoring Filings and Getting Certified Copies
The Filing Activity Notification System (FANS) is a free tool from GSCCCA. Register a name and the system will alert you by email any time a new document is filed under that name in Georgia courts, including Pierce County. It is useful for property owners, attorneys, and businesses watching for lien activity or case updates.
To get a certified copy of a Pierce County court record, use the GSCCCA eCertification portal for documents already digitized in the statewide system. For older records not yet online, call the clerk's office in Blackshear to ask about mail-in copy requests and current fees.
Statewide Court Resources Covering Pierce County
The Georgia Judicial Gateway is the state's central hub for court information. It has contact directories, procedural guides, and links to court services across Georgia. If you have a traffic ticket or minor citation from Pierce County, the gateway's online ticket lookup and payment tool may let you resolve it without visiting the courthouse.
For simultaneous searching across multiple Georgia counties, re:SearchGA allows you to query up to 25 counties at once. Check the site to confirm whether Pierce County is currently in the re:SearchGA index, as coverage can change over time.
Nearby Counties
Pierce County is in southeast Georgia near several other rural counties. Each maintains its own court records under a separate elected Superior Court Clerk.