Screven County Court Records

Screven County court records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Sylvania, Georgia. This page explains how to search civil and criminal case filings in Screven County, use online tools like GSCCCA and PeachCourt for remote access, make open records requests, and get certified copies of court documents from the clerk's office.

Screven County Superior Court and Clerk's Office

The Superior Court of Screven County sits in Sylvania and is part of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, which covers several east Georgia counties. The elected clerk maintains all civil, criminal, family law, and real estate filings for the county. Sylvania is the county seat and where you will find the courthouse for in-person record access, copy requests, and docket searches.

Visit the Screven County Courthouse in Sylvania during regular business hours to review records. Staff can help locate a case by name or number. For current contact information and office hours, use the Find My Clerk directory, which covers all 159 Georgia counties with up-to-date details. It is worth calling ahead to confirm the office is open before making the trip from out of town.

Screven County has Magistrate and Probate courts as well. Those courts keep their own records separately from the Superior Court Clerk. If your case was a small claims matter or probate proceeding, you will need to contact the right court directly to get those records.

Online Access to Screven County Court Records

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) is the main online tool for Screven County court and real estate records. GSCCCA indexes civil filings, real estate transactions, UCC documents, and more from all 159 Georgia counties, including Screven. Standard subscriptions run $14.95 per month, and premium access is $29.95 per month. Document images through the portal cost $0.50 per printed page.

Go to the GSCCCA search tool and filter by Screven County. Search by name, document type, or date range. Index searches are typically free, while viewing full document images may require a subscription or per-page charge. This is the most efficient way to check for Screven County filings without driving to Sylvania.

The image below shows the GSCCCA homepage, which serves as the entry point for searching Screven County and all other Georgia county court records online.

From the GSCCCA site, navigate to the Search section, select Screven County, and run your name or document type query to find matching filings.

E-Filing and PeachCourt for Screven County

PeachCourt is the approved e-filing system for Screven County's Superior Court. Electronic filings cost $0.50 per page, and the platform holds case records back to 2005. PeachCourt works for both submitting new documents and searching existing case files. Support is available at 844-GA-EFILE.

Some Screven County court matters may also use Odyssey eFileGA. Before filing electronically, check with the Sylvania clerk's office to confirm which system applies to your case. Sending a document to the wrong platform can cause a processing delay or rejection.

Open Records Requests in Screven County

Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes most Screven County court records public. The law requires a response within three business days. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Large requests may include charges for actual staff time after the first free 15 minutes of work.

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 provides 52 exemption categories. Sealed criminal cases, juvenile records, and active investigation materials may be withheld. The clerk must provide a written denial citing the specific exemption if a request is refused.

FANS Alerts and Certified Copies

Use the free FANS monitoring service to get email notifications when a new document is filed under a name you are tracking in Screven County or anywhere in Georgia. It is a straightforward way to stay on top of property filings, liens, or active case activity without checking the GSCCCA portal manually each day.

Certified copies of Screven County records available through the GSCCCA digital index can be ordered online via the eCertification portal. For documents not yet digitized, contact the clerk's office in Sylvania to arrange copies. The Georgia Judicial Gateway can also provide contact information and procedural details for Screven County courts.

Nearby Counties

Screven County is in east Georgia near the South Carolina border. Neighboring counties each have their own Superior Court clerk and courthouse.