Quitman County Court Records

Quitman County court records are managed by the Superior Court Clerk in Georgetown, Georgia. This page covers how to search filings in Quitman County, including online tools through GSCCCA, how to make an open records request, and how to get certified copies of court documents. Quitman is one of Georgia's smallest counties, but its court records are as public and searchable as any other county in the state.

Quitman County Superior Court and Clerk Details

Quitman County is among the least populous counties in Georgia. Its Superior Court is part of the Pataula Judicial Circuit in southwest Georgia. The elected clerk maintains all civil, criminal, and real estate filings for the county and serves as the public custodian of those records. The courthouse in Georgetown is where you go for in-person record review or to submit a written open records request.

Because the county is small, the clerk's office may have limited staffing. It is worth calling ahead before making the drive to Georgetown. Use the Find My Clerk directory to get the most current contact information, including phone numbers and hours. Staff can confirm whether a specific record is available and what fee applies.

Quitman County's Magistrate and Probate courts also operate out of the Georgetown courthouse. Those courts maintain their own records separately from the Superior Court Clerk. Make sure you know which court handled your case before contacting the courthouse.

Online Search: Quitman County Court Records Through GSCCCA

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) indexes records from all 159 Georgia counties, including Quitman County. Through GSCCCA, you can search civil case filings, real estate indexes, and UCC documents without traveling to Georgetown. A regular subscription costs $14.95 per month, and premium access is $29.95 per month. Printed pages through the portal cost $0.50 each.

Go to the GSCCCA search portal, select Quitman County from the county menu, and search by name or document type. Basic index searches are typically free, while full document images may require a paid subscription or per-page fee. Because Quitman County has a small volume of filings, the index tends to be less dense than metro counties, but it is still the most efficient way to search remotely.

The image below shows the re:SearchGA platform, which can also be used to search Quitman County court records alongside other Georgia counties simultaneously.

re:SearchGA allows simultaneous searches across up to 25 Georgia counties. Verify whether Quitman County is in the current index before relying on it for a complete records search.

E-Filing and PeachCourt for Quitman County

PeachCourt is the state-approved e-filing platform for Georgia courts, including Quitman County's Superior Court. Electronic submissions cost $0.50 per page, and case records going back to 2005 are accessible through the system. Support is available at 844-GA-EFILE if you need assistance with the submission process.

Given Quitman County's small size, some parties still prefer to file in person at the Georgetown courthouse. But PeachCourt is fully functional for this county, and attorneys handling cases here from other parts of Georgia will find e-filing the most practical option.

Open Records and Public Access in Quitman County

Court records in Quitman County are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. The law requires the county to respond to record requests within three business days. Standard copying costs $0.10 per page. For large requests, agencies can charge for staff time after the first free 15 minutes.

Some records are exempt. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists 52 categories of protected records, which can include juvenile files, sealed criminal cases, and active investigation materials. The Quitman County clerk must put any denial in writing and cite the specific exemption.

FANS and Certified Copies in Quitman County

The free FANS alert system from GSCCCA sends email notifications when a new filing is indexed under a monitored name in any Georgia county, including Quitman. This is a practical tool for anyone who cannot check the GSCCCA portal daily but wants to stay aware of new court or property activity tied to a specific name.

Certified copies of Quitman County records available in the GSCCCA digital system can be ordered through the eCertification portal. For older or non-digitized records, contact the Georgetown clerk's office directly. Given the small size of the county, older records may not be fully digitized, so contacting the clerk in person or by phone is the most reliable approach for historical documents.

Nearby Counties

Quitman County is a small southwest Georgia county. Its neighboring counties each have their own elected clerk and courthouse handling local court records.