Polk County Court Records
Polk County court records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Cedartown, Georgia. This page explains how to search case filings, look up civil and criminal records, and use online tools like GSCCCA and PeachCourt to find Polk County court documents. It also covers open records requests, certified copy procedures, and statewide resources for court research.
Polk County Quick Facts
Polk County Superior Court and Clerk's Office
The Superior Court Clerk in Polk County is an elected official based at the Polk County Courthouse in Cedartown. The clerk maintains the official record of all civil, criminal, real estate, and lien filings in the county. Polk County is part of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit in northwest Georgia. The clerk's office is where you start for any court record inquiry - whether you want to review a civil case file, get a copy of a criminal disposition, or look up a deed index.
In-person record review is available at the Cedartown courthouse. Staff can search for a case by name or case number and help you identify what documents are on file. For current phone numbers, address, and hours, use the Find My Clerk directory to confirm before visiting. Hours can vary, and it is worth calling ahead to make sure the office is open and that the records you need are available.
Polk County also has a Magistrate Court, State Court, and Probate Court. These courts handle different types of matters and keep separate records. The Superior Court Clerk may not have records originating from those courts, so knowing which court handled your case will help you find the right office.
| Court | Superior Court of Polk County |
|---|---|
| Judicial Circuit | Cherokee Circuit |
| County Seat | Cedartown, GA 30125 |
| Copy Fee | $0.10/page standard; certified copies vary |
| Online Search | GSCCCA portal; PeachCourt |
Online Access to Polk County Court Records
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) is the primary online platform for Polk County court and real estate records. GSCCCA covers all 159 Georgia counties and indexes civil filings, real estate transactions, UCC records, and more. A standard subscription costs $14.95 per month, with premium access at $29.95 per month. Document images accessed through the portal cost $0.50 per page.
To search Polk County records online, go to the GSCCCA search portal and filter by county. You can run searches by party name, document type, or date range. Index data is often accessible without a subscription, but viewing full document images usually requires an account or per-page payment.
The image below shows the FANS filing notification system, which lets users monitor Polk County filings and receive alerts for new activity.
Register on FANS with a name you want to track, and the system will send email alerts any time a new document is filed under that name in Polk County or any other Georgia county.
E-Filing Documents in Polk County
Polk County's Superior Court accepts electronic filings through PeachCourt, the state-approved e-filing system. PeachCourt charges $0.50 per page for submissions and holds cases going back to 2005. You can also search for existing cases through a PeachCourt account. For help with e-filing, call 844-GA-EFILE.
For Polk County cases handled in courts that use Odyssey eFileGA, check with the clerk's office first to confirm the correct submission platform. Sending a filing to the wrong system can delay your case or result in rejection.
Public Records Law and Polk County Requests
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Polk County court records are public. The clerk must make records available within three business days of a written request. Standard copying costs $0.10 per page. If your request involves a large number of documents, the agency may charge for staff time after the first free quarter hour.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists 52 exemptions. Juvenile records, sealed cases, and certain law enforcement materials may be withheld. A written denial must cite the exact exemption. Polk County residents can appeal denials through the courts or the Attorney General's office.
Certified Copies and Statewide Tools
Order certified copies of Polk County documents through the GSCCCA eCertification portal for records already in the digital index. For paper records not yet digitized, contact the clerk in Cedartown to arrange in-person pickup or mail delivery.
The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides statewide court information and links for Polk County. The site includes a ticket lookup tool for traffic matters and guides on navigating Georgia courts. If you want to search multiple counties at once, re:SearchGA supports simultaneous queries across up to 25 counties - check whether Polk County is currently in the index.
Nearby Counties
Polk County is located in northwest Georgia near the Alabama border, bordered by several counties that each maintain their own Superior Court records.