Georgia court records by county: case search and dispositions
9 counties of Georgia have a court records page. Each names the court that hears felony cases, the office that keeps the files, Georgia's statewide court source and how to find a case by name.
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Every record type for the state on one page: Georgia criminal records.
Georgia court records by county: case search and dispositions. 9 pages, largest county first.
| County | Felony court | County court records | Court records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County · 1,079,105 | Superior Court | Statewide source | Fulton County court records |
| Gwinnett County · 983,526 | Superior Court | Statewide source | Gwinnett County court records |
| DeKalb County · 762,992 | Superior Court | Statewide source | DeKalb County court records |
| Cherokee County · 286,602 | Superior Court | Statewide source | Cherokee County court records |
| Paulding County · 183,164 | Superior Court | Statewide source | Paulding County court records |
| Houston County · 171,974 | Superior Court | Statewide source | Houston County court records |
| Coweta County · 155,892 | Superior Court | Statewide source | Coweta County court records |
| Douglas County · 149,160 | Superior Court | Statewide source | Douglas County court records |
| Floyd County · 100,113 | Superior Court | Statewide source | Floyd County court records |
Populations: US Census Bureau, 2023 estimates. A county gets a page only when its jail roster is live in the search and it has at least three facts of its own to state.
· shares below are over the Georgia court records we index; approximate, not an official figure
How Georgia court cases end: convictions, dismissals and pending cases. About 182,000 records across Georgia, read as a whole; approximate, not an official figure.
Among the Georgia court records we index that state a charge, the most common category of categorised charges is public order, trespass and property damage (21%), followed by assault, battery and threats (20%) and traffic offenses (not DUI) (18%). A record can carry charges in several categories, so the shares of categorised charges can add to more than 100%.
How recent. About 11% of the records show activity in the last 12 months, among the 91% that carry a date.
Every figure is a share of the records we index for Georgia, rounded; approximate, not an official figure. Cells with too few records behind them are left out rather than shown as zero. The county pages carry the same picture for each county where enough records exist; criminal charge types explains the categories.
Georgia court case search: the courts and the clerk.
Felony cases in Georgia are heard in the Superior Court, misdemeanors in the State Court, in counties that have one, and the Clerk of Superior Court keeps the case files. Georgia publishes a statewide court source, and a name search here includes it, so a result can show the disposition.
A name is a weak key on a court index. The court case search by name page explains how a name fails and what narrows it; the court records search page covers the record layer itself.
Beyond Georgia court records: jail rosters and arrest records by county. The same counties, the other two questions.
Georgia background check: search court records by name.
- Type a first and last name, and add an age or date of birth so the right person rises to the top.
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Georgia court records FAQ
How do I search Georgia court records by name?
Pick the county below, then search the full name with a date of birth; a name alone matches everyone who shares it. The Clerk of Superior Court can search by name and date of birth or by case number.
Which court hears criminal cases in Georgia?
Felony cases are heard in the Superior Court; misdemeanors go to the State Court, in counties that have one. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps the case files.
Does Georgia publish court records statewide?
Yes. Georgia publishes a statewide court source, and it is part of a name search here, so a result can show how a case ended.
What does a disposition mean on a Georgia court record?
How the case ended: a conviction (including a guilty plea), a dismissal, an acquittal, a diversion, or nothing yet because the case is open. It is the one part of a criminal record that speaks to an outcome.
Can a Georgia court record be expunged?
Often, for some outcomes, on petition after a waiting period; the rules are Georgia's. Once an order is entered the clerk marks the file and it leaves the public record. This is a general description, not legal advice.