Schley County Court Records
Schley County court records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Ellaville, Georgia. This page covers how to search court filings in Schley County, access real estate and civil records, use state online platforms including GSCCCA, make open records requests, and obtain certified copies from the clerk's office.
Schley County Quick Facts
Schley County Superior Court and Clerk's Office
Schley County is one of Georgia's smaller rural counties. Its Superior Court is part of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit in southwest Georgia. The elected Superior Court Clerk in Ellaville maintains all civil, criminal, and real estate filings for the county. If you need to find a case, request a copy of a court order, or review a deed, the clerk's office in Ellaville is the right starting point.
Given the county's small size, the clerk's office likely operates with limited staff. Calling ahead before visiting is a good idea. Use the Find My Clerk directory to get current contact information, office hours, and phone numbers for the Schley County clerk. The directory covers all 159 Georgia counties and is regularly updated.
Like other Georgia counties, Schley County has Magistrate and Probate courts in addition to the Superior Court. Each keeps its own records. The Superior Court Clerk won't have files originating from those courts, so knowing which court heard your case will save you time and a trip to the wrong office.
| Court | Superior Court of Schley County |
|---|---|
| Judicial Circuit | Chattahoochee Circuit |
| County Seat | Ellaville, GA 31806 |
| Copy Fee | $0.10/page standard; certified copies vary |
| Online Search | GSCCCA portal |
Searching Schley County Court Records Online
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) indexes Schley County records alongside all other Georgia counties. GSCCCA covers real estate filings, civil case data, and UCC documents. A standard subscription is $14.95 per month, and premium access costs $29.95 per month. Printed document images through the portal cost $0.50 per page.
Head to the GSCCCA search page and select Schley County. Search by party name, document type, or filing date. Because the county has a small filing volume, search results tend to be short and specific. Index data is typically free to view, while full document images may require a subscription or per-page fee.
The image below shows the FANS alert system from GSCCCA, which can be used to monitor Schley County filing activity in real time without repeatedly searching the portal.
Register a name on FANS and you will get an email whenever a new document is filed under that name in Schley County or anywhere else in Georgia - at no cost.
E-Filing in Schley County Courts
PeachCourt is the state-approved e-filing platform for Schley County's Superior Court. Electronic submissions cost $0.50 per page, and the system holds case records back to 2005. The PeachCourt help line is 844-GA-EFILE. For attorneys working on Schley County cases from a distance, PeachCourt is the most practical way to file without traveling to Ellaville.
Some courts also use Odyssey eFileGA. Before submitting any document electronically in Schley County, verify with the clerk's office in Ellaville which platform is correct for your case type. Filing to the wrong system can result in a rejection or processing delay.
Open Records Requests and Access in Schley County
Court records in Schley County are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. The law requires agencies to respond within three business days. Standard copies cost $0.10 per page. For large requests, the clerk can bill for actual staff time beyond the first free 15 minutes.
Exemptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 cover 52 record categories. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and certain adoption files are protected from disclosure. If the Schley County clerk denies a request, they must cite the applicable exemption in writing.
Certified Copies and Statewide Court Resources
Certified copies of Schley County documents available in the GSCCCA digital index can be ordered through the eCertification portal. For records not yet digitized, contact the Ellaville clerk's office. Given Schley County's small size, older records may exist only in paper format, so a direct call to the clerk is often the most efficient first step.
The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides statewide court contact information and guides on court procedures. If you are searching multiple southwest Georgia counties at once, check whether Schley County is included in re:SearchGA, which supports up to 25 simultaneous county searches.
Nearby Counties
Schley County is a small county in southwest Georgia. The surrounding counties each have their own Superior Court and clerk's office.