Troup County Court Records
Troup County court records are maintained by the Troup County Clerk of Courts in LaGrange, Georgia. This page explains how to search Troup County court records through the clerk's official website, Georgia's statewide online portals, and in person at the LaGrange courthouse. It covers civil, criminal, and real estate filings and the access rules that apply to public records in Troup County.
Troup County Quick Facts
Troup County Clerk of Courts in LaGrange
The Troup County Clerk of Courts in LaGrange is the elected official who manages all court records for the county. The clerk's office handles filings for felony criminal cases, civil suits, divorce and domestic relations matters, real estate deeds and liens, and all other business before the superior court. With a county population of about 72,000, Troup County is one of the larger court systems in west Georgia, and the clerk's office manages a significant volume of records.
You can visit the clerk's office in LaGrange during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Staff can search for cases by party name, case number, or filing date. Troup County also maintains an official clerk website at troupclerkofcourts.com, where you can find current contact information, office hours, and additional resources for accessing Troup County court records. Checking the website before your visit is a good way to confirm hours and any current procedures the office may have in place.
For certified copies of documents, bring the case number and party name when you visit. The clerk's office can process copy requests on the spot during business hours. Fees apply to certified copies and are set by Georgia law.
Troup County Court Records Online
Troup County participates in all of Georgia's major statewide court records systems. The GSCCCA search portal indexes real estate records, UCC filings, and case data for all 159 Georgia counties, including Troup. Standard subscriptions are $14.95 per month; premium plans cost $29.95 per month. Individual printed pages are $0.50 each. Troup County real estate deeds and lien documents are indexed there and searchable by party name or recording date.
For case documents filed since 2005, PeachCourt provides access to Troup County court filings. You can search by party name or case number and download documents for $0.50 per page. Given Troup County's higher filing volume compared to smaller counties, PeachCourt is likely to have a broad selection of civil and criminal case documents available for immediate download. PeachCourt support is at 844-GA-EFILE.
The re:SearchGA portal serves approximately 25 Georgia counties. Check the portal directly to see whether Troup County is included. If it is, re:SearchGA may offer an additional case search interface alongside GSCCCA and PeachCourt for Troup County records.
Types of Court Records in Troup County
Superior court in Troup County handles felony criminal cases, civil suits above the magistrate court threshold, divorce and family law matters, real property disputes, and equity cases. All of these go through the Clerk of Courts in LaGrange. Most are open to the public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act. Agencies must respond to requests within three business days and can charge only reasonable fees for search and copying.
Troup County also has a state court that handles misdemeanor criminal cases and mid-range civil suits. State court records are maintained separately from superior court records. If you are looking for a misdemeanor case, you may need to contact the Troup County State Court directly rather than the Clerk of Courts.
Magistrate court covers small claims and county ordinance matters. Juvenile court records are confidential and sealed. Other restricted records, including sealed filings and documents with protected identifiers, fall under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. If access to a particular file is denied, ask the clerk which exemption applies and whether a redacted version is available.
E-Filing, FANS, and GSCCCA for Troup County
Troup County participates in Georgia's statewide e-filing system through PeachCourt. Attorneys and self-represented parties can file documents electronically without going to the LaGrange courthouse. This is a practical option for law firms handling Troup County cases from offices in Atlanta or other parts of the state.
The FANS alert system from GSCCCA sends free email notifications when new documents are filed in Troup County cases you are tracking. Set up case watches by party name or case number. FANS covers all 159 Georgia counties and requires no paid subscription. It is a reliable tool for attorneys and parties who need to stay current on case activity without checking the docket manually.
The image below shows the Troup County Clerk of Courts website, the primary local resource for Troup County court records and clerk contact information.
The Troup County Clerk of Courts website at troupclerkofcourts.com provides direct access to clerk resources, contact details, office hours, and any online services the office makes available for Troup County residents and legal professionals.
Requesting Troup County Court Records by Mail
Mail requests to the Troup County Clerk of Courts in LaGrange should include the party name, case number if known, approximate filing year, your return address, and payment for copy fees. Georgia law sets per-page fees for certified copies; plain copies cost less. Call or check the clerk's website at troupclerkofcourts.com before mailing to confirm the current fee schedule.
Given Troup County's higher filing volume, mail requests may take time to process. PeachCourt is faster for records from 2005 forward. For older documents or when you specifically need a certified paper copy, a mail request or in-person visit to the LaGrange courthouse is the right approach.
Cities in Troup County
LaGrange is the county seat of Troup County and the location of the Clerk of Courts. With a population of approximately 33,564, LaGrange qualifies for its own city page.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Troup County. Each has its own Superior Court Clerk and separate court records.