Find Rabun County Court Records

Rabun County court records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Clayton, Georgia - the county seat of Rabun County in northeast Georgia's mountain region. Note that Clayton is separate from Clayton County, which is in the Atlanta metro area. This page explains how to search Rabun County civil and criminal case filings, access real estate records, use online tools, and request certified copies from the clerk's office.

Rabun County Superior Court and Clerk's Office

The Superior Court of Rabun County is part of the Mountain Judicial Circuit, which serves the far northeast corner of Georgia. The elected clerk in Clayton maintains all civil, criminal, real estate, and family law filings for the county. This is the official office for court record requests, certified copies, and in-person file review in Rabun County.

To access records in person, visit the Rabun County Courthouse in Clayton during business hours. The clerk's staff can help locate a case by name or case number. It is worth calling ahead - use the Find My Clerk directory for current contact details and hours. The directory covers all 159 Georgia counties and is kept up to date.

Rabun County also has Magistrate, Probate, and State courts. These handle different types of matters and keep their own records. If your case started in Magistrate Court, for instance, the Superior Court Clerk may not have those files. Knowing which court handled your matter before you visit will save time.

Online Access to Rabun County Court Records

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) indexes Rabun County records along with all other Georgia counties. Through the GSCCCA portal, you can search real estate filings, civil case data, and UCC records without traveling to Clayton. A standard subscription costs $14.95 per month, premium is $29.95 per month, and printed document images cost $0.50 per page.

Head to the GSCCCA search page and filter by Rabun County. Search by party name, document type, or date range. The index is typically searchable for free, but viewing the full document image may require a subscription or per-page payment.

The GSCCCA homepage, shown in the image below, is the starting point for searching Rabun County records and other Georgia county court filings online.

Once on the GSCCCA site, use the Search tab and select Rabun County to narrow your results to filings from Clayton and the rest of the county.

E-Filing Rabun County Court Documents

PeachCourt is the state-approved e-filing platform for Rabun County's Superior Court. You can file documents online at $0.50 per page and access case records going back to 2005 through a PeachCourt account. The support line is 844-GA-EFILE.

Some Rabun County courts may also use Odyssey eFileGA. Before submitting any electronic filing, contact the clerk in Clayton to confirm which platform your case type requires. Filing to the wrong system can result in rejection or delay.

Open Records and Access in Rabun County

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes most court records in Rabun County public. Agencies must respond to record requests within three business days. Standard copying is $0.10 per page. Large requests may include charges for actual staff time beyond the first free 15 minutes.

Certain records are protected under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, which covers 52 exemption categories. Sealed criminal cases, juvenile records, and active investigation materials may be withheld. Any denial from the Rabun County clerk must be in writing and cite the specific exemption.

Monitoring Filings and Certified Copies

Sign up for the FANS free alert service to get email notifications when a new filing is recorded under a monitored name in Rabun County or any other Georgia county. This is particularly useful for property owners in northeast Georgia who want to know when deeds, liens, or judgments are filed against their name.

Certified copies of Rabun County documents available through GSCCCA can be ordered online through the eCertification portal. For older records not yet digitized, contact the clerk's office in Clayton directly. You can arrange copies by mail or pick them up in person at the courthouse.

Nearby Counties

Rabun County is in Georgia's northeast corner, bordering North Carolina to the north. Neighboring Georgia counties and one North Carolina county are listed below.