Search Rockdale County Court Records
Rockdale County court records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Conyers, Georgia. This page explains how to look up civil and criminal case filings, search real estate and lien records, use online tools like GSCCCA and PeachCourt, make open records requests, and get certified copies of documents from the Rockdale County clerk's office.
Rockdale County Quick Facts
Rockdale County Superior Court and Clerk
The Superior Court Clerk in Rockdale County operates out of the Rockdale County Judicial Center in Conyers. As an elected official, the clerk maintains the official docket for all civil, criminal, family law, and real estate filings in the county. Rockdale County is part of the Newton Judicial Circuit. The courthouse is your primary source for all Rockdale County court records, whether you need to search a docket, pull a case file, or request a certified copy of a judgment or deed.
In-person access is available at the Conyers courthouse during business hours. Staff can search by party name or case number and help you identify what documents are on file. For current hours and contact details, the Find My Clerk directory is the most reliable source. It covers all 159 Georgia counties and is regularly updated.
Rockdale County also has State Court, Magistrate Court, and Probate Court. These operate with their own clerks and records. Superior Court is for felonies, divorces, and civil suits above the magistrate threshold. Make sure you know which court handled your matter before contacting the courthouse.
| Court | Superior Court of Rockdale County |
|---|---|
| Judicial Circuit | Newton Circuit |
| County Seat | Conyers, GA 30012 |
| Copy Fee | $0.10/page standard; certified copies vary |
| Online Access | GSCCCA, PeachCourt |
Online Tools for Rockdale County Court Records
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) is the primary online platform for Rockdale County court records. GSCCCA covers all 159 Georgia counties and indexes civil case filings, real estate documents, UCC records, and more. A standard subscription is $14.95 per month, premium access runs $29.95 per month, and full document images printed through the portal cost $0.50 per page.
Go to the GSCCCA search portal and filter by Rockdale County. Search by party name, grantor/grantee, document type, or date range. Basic index results are typically free, while viewing complete document images usually requires a paid account.
The image below shows the Georgia Judicial Gateway, which provides statewide court directories and guides applicable to Rockdale County courts including Superior, State, and Magistrate.
The Judicial Gateway includes links to Rockdale County court contacts, procedural information, and services like the online ticket payment portal for traffic violations.
E-Filing Rockdale County Court Documents
PeachCourt is Georgia's approved e-filing platform and covers Rockdale County's Superior Court. Electronic filings cost $0.50 per page. PeachCourt holds case records going back to 2005 and allows both search and submission through a single account. Reach support at 844-GA-EFILE for help.
Some Rockdale County cases may go through Odyssey eFileGA as well. Before submitting any electronic document, check with the Conyers clerk's office to confirm the right platform for your specific case type. A rejected filing can delay your matter, so verifying first is worth it.
If you need to search Rockdale County records alongside those of neighboring counties, re:SearchGA lets you run queries across up to 25 Georgia counties at once. Verify that Rockdale County is in the current index before relying on it for a complete search.
Open Records Law and Rockdale County
Most Rockdale County court records are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Agencies must respond to record requests within three business days. Standard copying charges $0.10 per page. Large requests may include billing for actual staff time after the first 15 free minutes.
Exemptions exist. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists 52 categories that can be withheld. Sealed criminal cases, juvenile records, active law enforcement investigations, and certain adoption files are common examples. The clerk must provide a written denial citing the specific exemption if a request is refused.
FANS Monitoring and Certified Copies
Use the free FANS alert service from GSCCCA to monitor filing activity in Rockdale County. Register a name and you receive an email alert any time a new document is filed under that name in Rockdale County or any of Georgia's 159 counties. This is a practical tool for property owners, lien watchers, and attorneys with active Rockdale County cases.
Certified copies of Rockdale County records available through GSCCCA can be ordered via the eCertification portal. For records not yet in the digital index, contact the clerk's office in Conyers to arrange copies by mail or in-person pickup. The clerk can provide a current fee schedule.
Nearby Counties
Rockdale County is east of Atlanta and borders several metro-area counties. Each maintains its own Superior Court records through a separate elected clerk.