Carroll County Court Records Search
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Carroll County is located in western Georgia, with its county seat in the city of Carrollton. The county’s judicial system includes a Superior Court, a State Court, a Probate Court, a Juvenile Court, a Magistrate Court, and several Municipal Courts. The Clerk of Superior and State Courts serves as the official custodian of court records generated through felony and misdemeanor proceedings, civil litigation, and real estate filings. The Probate Court independently maintains records related to estates, guardianships, marriage licenses, and weapons carry permits. Together, these courts and offices process a broad range of legal matters for a county of approximately 120,000 residents.
For those seeking Georgia court records, several resources are available. Carroll County maintains a Case Management Web Search tool that allows the public to look up case information by party name. Statewide, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) offers online access to real estate records, lien indexes, UCC filings, and notary data. GeorgiaStateCourts.us may also help users locate publicly available court case information across the state’s judicial system. In-person requests are handled at the respective clerk’s office during regular business hours, and the county’s Open Records Request page outlines the formal process for obtaining government-held documents.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Carroll County?
Carroll County provides online, in-person, and mail-based options for locating court case information.
Online Search
The Case Management Web Search is the county’s primary electronic tool for looking up Superior Court and State Court cases. Users can search by party name (last name first) or case number. The system returns docket information for both civil and criminal cases. For real estate records such as deeds, liens, and plat maps, the Clerk maintains a separate Deed Search tool, and the GSCCCA offers statewide real estate and lien index searches.
In Person
Walk-in visitors can request records at the Clerk of Superior and State Courts office. Staff are available to process requests and provide copies during business hours.
Clerk of Superior and State Courts
Address: 311 Newnan Street, Carrollton, GA 30117
Mailing: P.O. Box 1620, Carrollton, GA 30112
Phone: (770) 830-5830
Fax: (770) 214-3584
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
By Mail or Open Records Request
Written requests may be mailed or dropped off at the Carroll County Clerk’s office. The county also accepts requests through an Open Records Act Request Form, though this form is not mandatory — a letter, phone call, or email to openrecords@carrollcountyga.gov is sufficient. Each request should include the requester’s contact information, a description of the records sought (including dates, subjects, and case types), and a preferred delivery method.
Copy fees: The first 15 minutes of staff time and 20 pages of copies are provided at no charge. After that, copies cost $0.10 per page. The county will provide a written estimate for requests likely to incur charges.
Other courts in the county:
| Court | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Probate Court | 311 Newnan St., Room 2022, Carrollton, GA 30117 | (770) 830-5840 |
| Juvenile Court | 311 Newnan St., 1st Floor, Carrollton, GA 30117 | (770) 830-5986 |
| Magistrate Court | 166 Independence Dr., Carrollton, GA 30117 | (770) 830-5874 |
All courts operate Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Are Court Records Public in Carroll County?
Georgia’s Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq.) establishes that records maintained by any public office or agency are open for personal inspection and copying. This applies broadly to court records held by the Clerk of Superior and State Courts, the Probate Court, the Magistrate Court, and county law enforcement agencies.
Records generally accessible to the public include:
- Criminal case filings, indictments, accusations, and sentencing records
- Civil complaints, answers, motions, orders, and final judgments
- Real estate documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats
- Probate petitions, letters of administration, and estate inventories
- Marriage license records
- Traffic citations and misdemeanor dispositions
- Magistrate Court civil claims, warrants, and dispossessory actions
Records that may be restricted or exempt:
- Sealed and expunged criminal records
- Juvenile court proceedings and records (generally confidential under Georgia law)
- Adoption records
- Active criminal investigation files and intelligence information
- Records protected by attorney-client privilege
- Victim identifying information in certain cases
- Certain personal financial details within family law filings
When a record request includes exempt material, the exempt portions are redacted (blacked out) and the requester is provided a written explanation identifying the specific exemption. The Open Records Request page on the county website details how exemptions are handled and provides contact information for the County Clerk’s office at (770) 830-5800.
Records of elected officials other than the Board of Commissioners are maintained by each respective office. For example, the Clerk of Court holds divorce cases, civil cases, and real estate documents; the Sheriff holds incident and accident reports; the Probate Court holds probate and marriage records; and the Magistrate Court holds civil claims, warrants, and ordinance violations.
Carroll County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Carroll County are prosecuted at two levels. The Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over all felonies, including murder, violent assault, major drug offenses, and grievous property crimes. The District Attorney’s office handles felony prosecutions. The State Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanors, traffic violations, and county ordinance violations, with the Solicitor General’s office prosecuting those matters. Both courts share a Clerk’s office at 311 Newnan Street, Carrollton.
How to search criminal records:
- Online: Use the Case Management Web Search to look up criminal cases by defendant name or case number. Results include docket entries for both Superior Court felony cases and State Court misdemeanor cases.
- In person: Visit the Clerk’s office during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) to request copies of indictments, accusations, warrants, sentencing records, and other criminal filings.
- By mail: Submit a written request to the Clerk at P.O. Box 1620, Carrollton, GA 30112, specifying the defendant’s name and any known case details.
Sheriff’s Office records: The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office maintains arrest records, incident reports, and the county jail population report. Open records requests for law enforcement files should be submitted by email to CCORT@carrollsheriffga.gov or by phone at (770) 830-5916, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71©. The Sheriff’s Office is located at 311 Newnan Street, Carrollton, and can also be reached at (770) 830-5888.
Statewide criminal history: The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) maintains statewide criminal history records. Individuals can request their own criminal history through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The state’s Find an Offender tool allows the public to search for adult offenders by name, ID, or case number; for individuals in county jails, the respective county website should be consulted.
Magistrate Court warrants: The Magistrate Court at 166 Independence Drive, Carrollton, issues arrest and search warrants, hears preliminary hearings, and handles deposit account fraud citations. Warrant applications carry a $20 filing fee.
Carroll County Civil Court Records
Civil litigation in Carroll County is distributed among the Superior Court, State Court, and Magistrate Court depending on the nature and value of the dispute.
The Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over cases involving title to land, equity matters, and civil claims where equity relief is sought. The State Court exercises concurrent civil jurisdiction over non-equity cases regardless of the amount in controversy. The Magistrate Court handles civil claims of $15,000 or less, dispossessory actions (evictions), garnishments, and abandoned motor vehicles. No jury trials occur in Magistrate Court; if a defendant requests a jury trial in writing, the case is transferred to Superior or State Court.
Magistrate Court filing fees:
| Case Type | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Civil claim (without service) | $60.00 | |
| Civil claim (with service) | $110.00 | $50 each additional defendant |
| Dispossessory (with service) | $85.00 | |
| Dispossessory (without service) | $60.00 | |
| Garnishment (with service) | $110.00 | |
| Garnishment (without service) | $60.00 | |
| Personal property foreclosure (with service) | $110.00 | |
| Counter claim | $13.00 | |
| Appeal to State/Superior Court | $214.00 | |
| Abandoned motor vehicles | $11.00 | |
| Writ of Fieri Facias (FIFA) | $4.00 | $25 in Superior Court |
The full Magistrate Court filing fee schedule is available on the county website.
Real estate and property records: The Clerk’s Real Estate Recording Department at the courthouse handles the intake and recording of deeds, liens, plats, UCC filings, trade names, and other instruments. Recording fees in Georgia are generally $25 per document for standard filings, with additional pages at $2 per page. The Deed Search tool on the Clerk’s website provides online access to recorded documents. The GSCCCA Real Estate Index also allows statewide searches by book and page number.
Property tax assessment records are maintained by the Carroll County Tax Assessor at 423 College Street, Carrollton. The Tax Assessor’s page provides contact information and links to assessment data, and the state’s Property Records Online platform offers another method for locating county-level property records.
Carroll County Family Court Records
Family law matters in Carroll County fall primarily under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court. This includes divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, domestic violence protective orders, paternity actions, and all adoption proceedings. The State Court does not have jurisdiction over equity matters such as divorce or custody.
Divorce records: Divorce decrees and dissolution files are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court. These records can be searched through the Case Management Web Search or requested in person at the Clerk’s office. While basic docket information such as party names and case numbers is publicly accessible, details involving child custody agreements, financial disclosures, and other sensitive matters may have restricted access under Georgia law.
Marriage licenses: Marriage licenses are issued by the Carroll County Probate Court. Applications must be completed online at georgiaprobaterecords.com, after which applicants schedule an appointment through the Probate Court’s booking system. Both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification. Marriage license fees are as follows:
- Without premarital counseling: $76.00
- With premarital counseling: $36.00
Licenses are issued the same day and are valid for 60 days. Georgia law requires both parties to be at least 18 years old, with narrow exceptions for emancipated 17-year-olds who meet specific statutory criteria under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1 and § 15-11-720.
Birth and death records: Certified copies of birth and death certificates are available through the Carroll County Health Department Vital Records Office at 1004 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA 30116. The office can be reached at (770) 836-4740 and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Certificates cost $25.00 for the first copy and $5.00 for each additional copy. Online ordering is available through the Carroll County Vital Records portal. Statewide vital records can also be requested through the Georgia Department of Public Health using the ROVER platform or by visiting the state vital records page.
Juvenile Court: The Carroll County Juvenile Court at 311 Newnan Street, 1st Floor, Carrollton (Phone: (770) 830-5986, fax: (770) 830-5947) handles delinquency, dependency, and other matters involving minors. Juvenile court records are generally confidential under Georgia law and are not available for public inspection without a court order.
Carroll County Probate Court Records
The Carroll County Probate Court oversees estate administration, will probate, guardianships of minors and incapacitated adults, conservatorships, and related proceedings. The court is located on the second floor of the Carroll County Courthouse at 311 Newnan Street, Carrollton, and can be reached at (770) 830-5840.
Probate filing fees (per the county’s published schedule):
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | $150.00 | |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) | $10.00 | Mandated on all civil cases |
| Law Library fee | $4.00 | |
| Indigent Defense Fund fee | $15.00 | |
| Recording fee | $2.00 per page | |
| Sheriff service fee | $50.00 | May increase for out-of-county service |
| Court-appointed medical professional | $100.00 | Statutory fee |
| Court-appointed attorney for proposed ward | $100.00 | Additional fees possible |
| Guardian ad litem (if needed) | $100.00 | |
| Recording in Superior Court (if needed) | $25.00 | $2 per additional page |
| Service of final order on ward | $9.00 |
Estate and guardianship filings may be submitted in person, by mail, or by scheduling an appointment through the Probate Court’s online booking system. All petitions must include the applicable filing fees at the time of submission.
Types of proceedings: The Probate Court handles petitions for letters of administration (with and without a will), temporary and permanent guardianship of both minors and adults, year’s support petitions, and applications for no-administration affidavits. Georgia law requires the original will of a deceased person to be filed with the Probate Court in the county of the decedent’s residence.
Searching probate records: Probate case information can be requested in person at the Probate Court during regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) or by contacting the office at (770) 830-5840. The county’s Open Records Request process applies to probate records as well. Probate documents are public records under the Georgia Open Records Act, though certain guardianship and medical records within probate files may contain restricted information. The GSCCCA eCertification Portal also allows users to request digitally certified copies of documents from court systems across Georgia.