Pike County Court Records Search
Pike County court records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Zebulon, Georgia. This page explains how to find civil, criminal, and real estate filings in Pike County through the clerk's office and state online tools. Whether you need to look up a case, request a certified copy, or track new filings through FANS alerts, this guide covers the available options.
Pike County Quick Facts
Pike County Superior Court Records
Pike County's Superior Court is part of the Griffin Judicial Circuit in central Georgia. The elected clerk in Zebulon maintains all civil case files, criminal dockets, family law matters, and real property records for the county. The clerk's office is the official custodian of these records and handles all public requests for inspection and copying.
In-person access to Pike County court records is available at the courthouse in Zebulon during regular business hours. You can search for a case by party name or case number with help from the clerk's staff. If you need a specific document, the clerk can pull the file and tell you the applicable fee for copies. Use the Find My Clerk tool to get current contact details and hours before you travel to Zebulon.
| Court | Superior Court of Pike County |
|---|---|
| Judicial Circuit | Griffin Circuit |
| County Seat | Zebulon, GA 30295 |
| Copy Fee | $0.10/page standard; certified copies vary |
| Online Search | GSCCCA statewide portal |
Online Tools for Pike County Court Records
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) indexes Pike County records along with all other Georgia counties. The platform covers real estate filings, civil case data, and UCC records. Subscriptions run $14.95 per month for regular access and $29.95 per month for premium. Viewing and printing full document images through the portal costs $0.50 per page.
The GSCCCA search page lets you filter by county, party name, document type, and date range. Basic index searches are typically free, while viewing full document images may require a paid account. The platform is a solid starting point for any Pike County record search before contacting the clerk's office directly.
The image below shows the Superior Court Clerks of Georgia site, which connects users to county-level resources and the Find My Clerk tool used to locate the Pike County clerk.
From the Georgia clerks site, you can navigate to county-specific pages, locate the Pike County clerk's office, and access links to GSCCCA and other statewide tools.
E-Filing Pike County Court Documents
Parties with cases in Pike County's Superior Court can file electronically through PeachCourt, the state's primary e-filing platform. PeachCourt charges $0.50 per page for filed documents and provides access to cases going back to 2005. Reach the PeachCourt help line at 844-GA-EFILE for assistance with the submission process.
Some Pike County court matters may also use Odyssey eFileGA. Always check with the clerk's office in Zebulon first to confirm which system to use for your specific case before submitting anything electronically.
Georgia Open Records Law and Pike County
Most court records in Pike County are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. The law requires agencies to respond to public records requests within three business days. Standard copy charges are $0.10 per page. Large requests may include charges for actual staff time beyond the first 15 minutes of work.
Exemptions apply in some cases. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 identifies 52 record categories that can be withheld. Sealed cases, active criminal investigations, and juvenile records are common examples. The clerk must put any denial in writing with the specific exemption cited.
FANS Monitoring and Certified Copies
The FANS free alert system from GSCCCA lets you register names for monitoring across all Georgia counties, including Pike County. When a new filing comes in under a monitored name, you get an email alert. This is useful for property owners tracking liens, attorneys with active cases, and anyone who wants to know about new court activity involving a name of interest.
Certified copies of Pike County documents available through the GSCCCA digital index can be ordered via the eCertification portal. For older records not yet digitized, contact the Pike County clerk's office in Zebulon directly to request copies and confirm any mailing fees.
Statewide Georgia Court Resources
The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides statewide court information, including contact lists for all courts, procedural guides, and services like online ticket lookup. The gateway is a good starting point if you are unsure which court in Pike County handles your type of case.
re:SearchGA lets users search up to 25 Georgia counties simultaneously. Verify whether Pike County is included in the current re:SearchGA index before depending on it for a complete search of Pike County records.
Nearby Counties
Pike County shares borders with several central Georgia counties. Each has its own clerk's office and courthouse managing local court records.