Washington County Court Records Search

Washington County court records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Sandersville, Georgia - the county seat in central Georgia - and include civil cases, criminal filings, real estate documents, and domestic proceedings. This page explains how to search Washington County court records online through tools like GSCCCA and PeachCourt, how to contact the Sandersville courthouse, and what types of records are available to the public under Georgia law. Note that Washington County is distinct from the city of Washington, Georgia, which is the county seat of Wilkes County.

Washington County Superior Court Clerk

The Superior Court Clerk in Sandersville is the elected official who keeps Washington County's official court records. The clerk's office maintains a comprehensive index of all Superior Court filings - felony criminal cases, civil suits, domestic relations cases, real estate deeds, lien filings, and equity matters. Washington County sits in the heart of Georgia's kaolin mining belt, and the clerk's real estate records reflect a long history of property transactions and mineral rights filings in the area.

The courthouse is in downtown Sandersville. Office hours run standard weekday business hours. Walk-in visits are welcome - staff can pull physical files or direct you to the digital index terminal. Calling ahead to confirm a case exists is always a good idea before making the drive.

Certified copies cost more than plain copies. State law sets the per-page fee schedule. Make sure you say whether you need certified or uncertified copies when you make your request.

How to Search Washington County Court Records Online

GSCCCA at gsccca.org is the main statewide database for Washington County court records. It indexes civil and criminal filings, real estate instruments, and lien records for all 159 Georgia counties. Standard subscriptions are $14.95 per month. Premium access is $29.95 per month. Each printed page costs $0.50.

The search portal at gsccca.org/search allows you to filter by county - select Washington County - and then search by party name, document type, or date range. Results show document metadata and links to view or print the filing. The screenshot below shows the GSCCCA homepage, the starting point for all Georgia court record searches.

GSCCCA homepage - access Washington County civil, criminal, and property records through this statewide database.

GSCCCA covers Washington County and all other Georgia counties with a single subscription.

PeachCourt at peachcourt.com covers electronic filings going back to around 2005 and charges $0.50 per page. If you need recent Washington County court records and don't want a monthly subscription, PeachCourt is a good alternative. Their support number is 844-GA-EFILE.

Record Types in Washington County Superior Court

The Superior Court in Sandersville handles felony criminal matters, civil disputes over $15,000, real estate litigation, domestic cases including divorce and child custody, and equity proceedings. The clerk files and indexes all documents in these cases - from initial filings through final orders.

Criminal records in Washington County include charging documents, bail orders, indictments, pleas, trial records, verdicts, and sentencing data. Civil records cover complaints, answers, motions, judgments, and appeals. Real estate documents include warranty deeds, security deeds, liens, and plat maps. All of these are indexed in the GSCCCA system and searchable online.

Lower courts - Magistrate, State, and Probate - maintain their own separate records. Magistrate Court handles small claims under $15,000. Probate Court manages estates and wills. If you need records from those courts, contact them directly in Sandersville.

FANS Notification Service

Georgia's FANS - Filing Activity Notification Service - is a free tool at fans.gsccca.org that sends email alerts when a new document is filed in Washington County against your name or your property. It's a simple way to stay on top of any liens, lawsuits, or other legal actions without checking the GSCCCA system manually.

The re:SearchGA platform at researchga.tylerhost.net is another tool worth checking. It covers electronic case records from courts using the Tyler Technologies system. Coverage in Washington County may be partial, so GSCCCA remains the primary resource.

re:SearchGA - a secondary platform for electronic court filings that may include Washington County case records.

re:SearchGA supplements GSCCCA for counties using Tyler Technologies case management.

Mail Requests and Open Records Law

To request Washington County court records by mail, write to the Superior Court Clerk at the courthouse in Sandersville. Your letter should include the full name of the party involved, case numbers if known, the type of records you need, and payment for the copy fees. The clerk will mail back the requested documents once the payment is confirmed.

Georgia's open records law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public the right to inspect and copy most court records. Some records are exempt under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 - the clerk will explain if a specific record is restricted. Current clerk contact information is available at gaclerks.org.

Nearby Counties

Washington County is in central Georgia and borders six other counties, each with their own court clerk and public records system.