Randolph County Court Records
Randolph County court records are held by the Superior Court Clerk in Cuthbert, Georgia. This page explains how to find civil and criminal case filings, search real estate records, use GSCCCA and PeachCourt for online access, make open records requests, and get certified copies of documents filed in Randolph County courts.
Randolph County Quick Facts
Randolph County Superior Court and Clerk's Office
Randolph County sits in southwest Georgia and its Superior Court is part of the Pataula Judicial Circuit. The elected clerk in Cuthbert manages all court records for the county, including civil and criminal filings, family law matters, and real estate transactions. The courthouse in Cuthbert is the right place to go for in-person record searches and copy requests.
Because Randolph County is small, the clerk's office may have limited hours or staffing. Call ahead before visiting. Use the Find My Clerk tool to get the latest contact details for the Randolph County clerk. The directory is updated regularly and is the most reliable source for hours and phone numbers across Georgia's 159 counties.
Randolph County also has a Magistrate Court and Probate Court operating at the courthouse. These courts maintain separate records from the Superior Court Clerk. If your case was handled in one of those courts, ask specifically for that court's records - the Superior Court Clerk may not hold them.
| Court | Superior Court of Randolph County |
|---|---|
| Judicial Circuit | Pataula Circuit |
| County Seat | Cuthbert, GA 39840 |
| Copy Fee | $0.10/page standard; certified copies vary |
| Online Search | GSCCCA statewide portal |
Searching Randolph County Court Records Online
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) covers Randolph County along with all other Georgia counties. The platform indexes civil filings, real estate transactions, and UCC documents filed with the clerk's office. A standard subscription costs $14.95 per month and a premium account is $29.95 per month. Document images through the portal cost $0.50 per page.
Use the GSCCCA search portal and select Randolph County from the filter. Search by name, document type, or date range. Index-level information is usually free to view, but full document images may require a paid account.
The image below shows the PeachCourt e-filing interface, also used by parties in Randolph County to access and file court documents online.
PeachCourt is available for Randolph County filings and lets users view case records going back to 2005 as well as submit new documents electronically.
E-Filing in Randolph County
PeachCourt is the state-approved e-filing platform for Randolph County's Superior Court. Electronic submissions cost $0.50 per page. Call 844-GA-EFILE for help with the system. For attorneys working remotely on Randolph County cases, PeachCourt is generally the most practical way to file documents without traveling to Cuthbert.
Some Randolph County matters may also be filed through Odyssey eFileGA. Contact the clerk's office in Cuthbert to confirm the correct platform for your specific case type before submitting anything electronically.
Public Records Access in Randolph County
Georgia's Open Records Act, codified at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, makes most court records in Randolph County public. Agencies must respond to written requests within three business days. Standard copying is $0.10 per page. For large requests, actual staff time beyond the first 15 minutes may be billed.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists 52 categories of exempt records. Sealed criminal cases, juvenile files, and certain adoption records are protected from disclosure. If a request is denied, the Randolph County clerk must provide a written explanation citing the applicable exemption.
FANS, eCertification, and Statewide Tools
The free FANS notification service from GSCCCA lets you track names across all Georgia counties, including Randolph. Any time a new document is filed under a monitored name, you receive an email alert. This is useful for property owners, lenders watching for liens, and attorneys with open cases in Randolph County.
For certified copies of Randolph County documents in the GSCCCA digital index, use the eCertification portal to order online. For older records or documents not yet digitized, contact the clerk's office in Cuthbert directly. The Georgia Judicial Gateway also provides statewide court contacts and procedural information relevant to Randolph County.
Georgia Judicial Gateway and Statewide Tools for Randolph County
The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides statewide court contact information, procedural guides, and links to services that apply to Randolph County. If you have a traffic ticket or minor citation from a Randolph County court, the gateway's ticket lookup tool may allow you to resolve it online without visiting the Cuthbert courthouse. The site also explains how Georgia's court system is structured and what types of matters each court level handles.
For searches that span multiple southwest Georgia counties, re:SearchGA lets you run simultaneous queries across up to 25 counties. Confirm whether Randolph County is included in the current re:SearchGA index before relying on it. Coverage varies, and the platform may not include every Georgia county at any given time.
Between GSCCCA for index searches, PeachCourt for e-filing, FANS for ongoing monitoring, and the eCertification portal for certified copies, most Randolph County court record needs can be handled remotely. In-person visits to Cuthbert are typically only needed for older records or matters requiring direct clerk assistance.
Nearby Counties
Randolph County is in southwest Georgia, bordered by several rural counties. Each has its own clerk's office and courthouse for Superior Court records.