Lamar County Court Records Search

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    Lamar County, Georgia is a small county in the Piedmont region with its county seat in Barnesville. Its court system spans several levels — from the Superior Court, which handles the county's most serious criminal and civil matters, down to the Magistrate Court, Probate Court, and two municipal courts serving individual cities. Records generated by these courts are maintained by each court's respective clerk, which means that finding a specific record first requires knowing which court handled the underlying case.

    Georgia court records can be researched through clerk offices, public access terminals at the courthouse, and official online tools. GeorgiaStateCourts.us is a useful entry point for understanding how Georgia's court system is organized and for locating publicly available case information at the state level.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Lamar County?

    The process for accessing court records in Lamar County depends on which court handled the case and what type of document you need.

    Step 1 — Identify the correct court. The Superior Court holds records for felony criminal matters, major civil cases involving more than $15,000, divorce, and juvenile proceedings. The Magistrate Court handles civil claims up to $15,000, dispossessory actions, garnishments, and warrant hearings. The Probate Court manages wills, estates, guardianships, and marriage licenses. Municipal courts in Barnesville and Milner handle ordinance violations and traffic citations within city limits.

    Step 2 — Choose your access method. Options include:

    • Online search: The Georgia Courts' E-Access to Court Records portal allows users with a registered account to search Lamar Superior Court case information remotely. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) provides a statewide index for real estate records, liens, and UCC filings recorded by the Superior Court Clerk.
    • In-person visit: Each clerk's office maintains a public access terminal where visitors can search case records during business hours.
    • Mail request: Written requests may be sent to the relevant clerk's office. Include party names, approximate filing date, and case number if available.

    Step 3 — Prepare identifying information. Searches go faster with a case number, the full legal names of the parties, and the approximate year the case was filed.

    The primary custodian for Superior and Juvenile Court records is:

    Clerk of Superior/Juvenile Court — Caleb Tyson
    Address: 326 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204
    Phone: (770) 358-5145
    Fax: (770) 358-5814
    Email: Caleb.Tyson@GSCCCA.ORG
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Are Court Records Public in Lamar County?

    The default rule in Georgia is that court records are open. Under Georgia Superior Court Uniform Rules, Rule 21, all court records are public and available for inspection unless public access is limited by law or by a specific court order. This presumption applies to both Superior Court and State Court records. Access to county-level government records more broadly is regulated by the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq.), which requires agencies to respond to requests and provide copies at a cost of $0.10 per regular page, with staff search time beyond the initial 15 minutes billed at the rate of the lowest-salaried employee capable of performing the task.

    Records that are restricted from public access include:

    • Juvenile case files and records identifying minors
    • Records sealed by court order
    • Adoption proceedings, which are confidential under Georgia law
    • Ongoing criminal investigation files held by law enforcement
    • Personal identifiers such as Social Security numbers and financial account numbers, which are subject to redaction
    • Certain medical and mental health records submitted in proceedings
    • Records filed under seal in domestic cases involving sensitive personal information

    For Lamar County, open records requests directed to county government are processed through the Board of Commissioners, with Anita Buice serving as the Open Records Officer ((770) 358-5146 ext. 103; abuice@lamarcountyga.com; 790 Veterans Parkway, Barnesville, GA 30204). The Sheriff's Office and Probate Court each handle their own separate open records requests through their respective offices.

    Lamar County Criminal Court Records

    Felony criminal cases in Lamar County are prosecuted and tried in the Superior Court as part of the Towaliga Judicial Circuit, which also serves Butts and Monroe counties. The District Attorney for the circuit is Dorothy V. Hull (phone: (770) 504-2407). Criminal case records — including indictments, arraignment orders, plea entries, motions, verdicts, and sentencing orders — are maintained by the Clerk of the Superior Court.

    Lamar County Superior Court
    Address: 326 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204
    Phone: (770) 358-5145
    Fax: (770) 358-5814
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Superior Court criminal records can be searched online through the E-Access to Court Records portal after creating a free account. In-person searches are available at the courthouse terminal during business hours.

    The Probate Court in Lamar County also handles traffic citations and misdemeanor offenses for Lamar County and the City of Milner. Citations eligible for online payment can be resolved through ezCourtPay.com, with a credit card administrative fee applied.

    Arrest Records and Criminal History

    Arrest records are maintained primarily by law enforcement rather than the courts. The Lamar County Sheriff's Office provides Georgia criminal history records to the public from its administrative division:

    Lamar County Sheriff's Office
    Address: 121 Roberta Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204
    Phone: (770) 358-5159 or (770) 358-5377
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Criminal History Fee: $20.00

    Records may be obtained in person at the Sheriff's Office; fees must be paid in full before records are released. Open records requests to the Sheriff's Office are processed through Ginger Story at gstory@lamarcountysheriff.com.

    Lamar County Civil Court Records

    Civil litigation in Lamar County is split between the Superior Court and the Magistrate Court based on the dollar amount of the claim.

    Superior Court — Major Civil Cases

    The Superior Court has jurisdiction over civil disputes exceeding $15,000, as well as land title disputes, real estate matters, and actions for equitable relief such as injunctions. The Clerk of the Superior Court maintains all civil case files and recorded property instruments including deeds, plats, liens, and UCC filings.

    Property and real estate records can be searched statewide through the GSCCCA real estate index, which contains property transactions from all Georgia counties since January 1, 1999. Deed transfers, mortgage records, and lien filings for Lamar County are indexed and accessible through this platform. For tax assessment data, ownership history, and GIS mapping, contact:

    Lamar County Tax Assessor's Office
    Address: 790 Veterans Parkway, Suite C, Barnesville, GA 30204
    Phone: (770) 358-5161
    Fax: (770) 358-5438
    Email: taxassessor@lamarcountyga.com

    Magistrate Court — Small Claims and Civil Actions

    The Lamar County Magistrate Court handles civil cases with claims up to $15,000. Designed to be accessible without an attorney, this court covers small claims suits, dispossessory (eviction) actions, garnishments, personal property foreclosures, and abandoned vehicle proceedings.

    Lamar County Magistrate Court
    Address: 121 Roberta Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204
    Phone: (770) 358-5154
    Fax: (770) 358-5214
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

    For civil claims that exceed $15,000, the Magistrate Court recommends filing in Superior Court instead.

    Lamar County Family Court Records

    Family law matters in Lamar County — including divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, termination of parental rights, and domestic violence protective orders — are handled by the Superior Court. The Clerk of the Superior Court at 326 Thomaston Street maintains these records.

    Divorce Records

    Divorce decrees and case files are generally public records unless sealed by a judge. You can request them in person or by mail at the Superior Court Clerk's Office. Bring the names of both parties, the case number if known, and the approximate year the divorce was filed or finalized. Certified copies are available from the clerk's office.

    For divorces occurring between June 1952 and November 1996, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Lamar County Probate Court branch can issue a verification letter confirming the event. These verifications cost $10.00 per the DPH fee schedule and do not carry the same legal weight as a certified copy of the divorce decree itself.

    Marriage Records

    Marriage licenses are issued exclusively by the Lamar County Probate Court. The application process begins online at georgiaprobaterecords.com, after which applicants must call (770) 358-5155 to schedule an in-person appointment to complete the process. Required documents include a valid photo ID; if either applicant has been previously married, proof of how that marriage ended (death certificate or divorce decree) is required. Payment is accepted by cash or check only.

    Certified copies of marriage licenses from the Probate Court cost $10.00. For state-level marriage certificates issued by the Georgia DPH Office of Vital Records, the fee is $10.00 per copy, plus $5.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. The DPH State Office of Vital Records can also be reached at (404) 679-4702 and is located at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349.

    Birth and Death Records

    Birth and death certificates for Lamar County are available from the Probate Court, the Lamar County Health Department (100 Academy Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204; (770) 358-1483), and the Georgia State Office of Vital Records. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-25(f), death certificates are restricted — only immediate family members and authorized agents may obtain an unredacted copy, while the general public may access a basic death notice. Birth certificates are similarly restricted to the registrant, immediate family, and legal representatives.

    The processing and certification fee for birth and death certificates is $25.00 per copy through the State Office of Vital Records, plus $5.00 for each additional copy. Out-of-state requesters may use the ROVER database to order records remotely, though this method typically takes longer than local requests.

    Lamar County Probate Court Records

    The Lamar County Probate Court, presided over by Judge Kathryn B. Martin, has jurisdiction over estate administration, will probate, guardianships, conservatorships, and involuntary mental health treatment proceedings. The court also handles traffic citations and misdemeanor offenses for Lamar County and the City of Milner, issues marriage licenses, and administers weapon carry permits.

    Lamar County Probate Court
    Address: 326 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204
    Phone: (770) 358-5155
    Fax: (770) 358-5348
    Email: records@lamarprobate.com
    Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

    Probate records maintained by this court include:

    • Petitions to probate wills
    • Letters testamentary and letters of administration
    • Inventories of estate assets
    • Claims filed against estates
    • Guardianship and conservatorship appointment orders
    • Mental health involuntary treatment orders
    • Marriage license applications and recorded marriage licenses

    Probate records can be searched through georgiaprobaterecords.com, which provides access to recorded marriage licenses, will information, guardianship petitions, and traffic dockets from participating Georgia counties including Lamar. This portal is maintained by the Georgia Probate Court network and provides free search access to basic case information.

    Under O.C.G.A. § 15-9-60(k), certification fees for probate documents are $10.00 flat, plus $1.00 per page per copy. You can request probate records in person at the courthouse, by mail to the Probate Court, or by email to records@lamarprobate.com. It's a good idea to call (770) 358-5155 before visiting to confirm document availability.