Bibb County Court Records

Bibb County court records are documents and other materials that provide official accounts of the adjudication of cases handled by Bibb County's judicial system. Court records generally comprise filings made by litigants and information and documents generated by local courts concerning cases they handle. These include, but are not limited to, affidavits, complaints, summons, transcripts, orders, and judgments. Court records also contain case information, like a case's number, type, statute, date filed, and litigant's details.

Generally, court records document the entire litigation of court cases. They can be reviewed to understand the judicial process and the events that led up to the final judgment. Bibb County court records foster transparency in the judicial system, which improves public confidence in the judiciary.

Are Court Records Public in Bibb County?

Yes. Most court records are presumed part of the Bibb County public records. The Georgia Open Record Act, also known as Georgia Sunshine Law, establishes the general public's legal right to access court records. However, this is not without certain limitations. For example, a court order or a state or federal statute may exempt court records from public access. The following records are typically exempt from public disclosure:

• Juvenile court records
• Jury list data
• Mental health records
• Adoption records
• Sensitive personal information, such as social security numbers, in a court record.
• Prosecution records of pending investigation

Bibb County Court Records Search

Interested persons can conduct Bibb County court records searches through:

• Online resources provided by local courts
• The administrator's or clerk's offices of local courts, like the Bibb County Clerk of Superior Court office.
• Reliable third-websites aggregate websites that offer court records search services.

Bibb County Court Records Search by Name

Interested persons can conduct a name-based court record search in Bibb County through local courts. Most courts provide online resources that record seekers can use to search for court records of cases they handle. These online resources are accessible through the local court's website and are usually searchable using the name of a party (i.e., an individual or business) involved in a specific case. An example is the Bibb County Civil and Magistrate Court case search portals.

Alternatively, record seekers can visit a local court administrator or clerk's office to request a name-based search for court records of cases the specific court handled.

Bibb County Courts

Bibb County has six (6) trial-level courts: a superior, state, juvenile, probate, magistrate, and municipal courts. Based on their respective jurisdictions, these courts hear different cases and disputes that arise in Bibb County. The following are the physical addresses and contact information of Bibb County courts:

Bibb County Superior Court
J. Taylor Phillips Courthouse
601 Mulberry Street, Suite 216
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 621-6527
Fax: (478) 621-6033

State Court of Bibb County
J. Taylor Phillips Courthouse
601 Mulberry Street, Room 500
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 621-6200
Fax: (478) 621-6008

The Juvenile Court of Bibb County
Thomas Jackson Juvenile Justice Center,
560 Oglethorpe Street,
Macon, Georgia 31201
Phone: (478) 621-6448

The Probate Court of Bibb County
J. Taylor Phillips Courthouse
601 Mulberry Street, Second Floor,
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 621-6494

The Civil and Magistrate Court of Macon-Bibb County
J. Taylor Phillips Courthouse
601 Mulberry Street, 4th Floor
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 621-5801

Municipal Court of Macon-Bibb County
Macon-Bibb Municipal Court
601 Mulberry Street
Macon, Georgia 31202
Phone: (478) 751-7154
Fax: (478) 910-2350

Bibb County Superior Court Case Search

Bibb County Superior Court is a trial court with general civil and criminal jurisdiction. It has exclusive jurisdiction over all felony, divorce, equity, and title-to-land cases in Bibb County.

The Superior Court Clerk's office is responsible for the clerical duties and record-keeping of the Bibb County Superior Court. Hence, Individuals interested in conducting Bibb County Superior Court case searches can query the Superior Court Clerk's office. Record seekers can request court case searches in person at the clerk's office. Requesters must provide information about the case, such as the name of a party in the case or the case's number, to facilitate their request. Note that there is currently limited access to the Superior Court clerk's office. As a result, visits are by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the clerk's office at (478) 621-6527 and the office's is located at:

601 Mulberry Street, Suite 216
Macon, Georgia 31202

It is worth noting that interested parties can conduct Bibb Superior Court case searches online through certain third-party websites. The Superior Court Clerk's public record search page provides an example of these third websites.

Bibb County District Court Records

Bibb County does not have a district court. Instead, the county has different trial courts, including a state, juvenile, probate, magistrate, and municipal court. These courts have original and sometimes limited jurisdiction over specific types of cases. For instance, the state court can handle criminal misdemeanor cases, including traffic violations, and issue search and arrest warrants. Meanwhile, the magistrate court can also issue warrants and hear minor criminal offense cases and civil claims involving $15,000 or less.

Each court individually maintains court records of cases they handle. Hence, record seekers can query the specific court that handled a case to get the case's court records. Fortunately, most courts provide online resources that record seekers can use to access court records they maintain. For instance, anyone can search and review court records of certain cases heard by the Magistrate Court after December 2018 through the Bibb County Magistrate Court's case search page. Meanwhile, the County State Court has a docket search portal. These online resources are usually searchable by a case number or party name.

In cases where a court does not provide online resources for accessing its court's records, record seekers can contact the court directly to inquire about its procedures for accessing or requesting court records. In most cases, individuals can visit a court's physical address and request the desired court records in person.

Bibb County Criminal Records

Bibb County criminal records are official documents and reports that provide information about an individual's criminal history. Generally, criminal records include Bibb County arrest records, arrest warrants, and conviction records. Local law enforcement agencies, such as the Bibb County Sheriff's Office and municipal police department, create and preserve certain criminal records and make these records readily available to the general public.

Interested persons can conduct a county-wide criminal records search by requesting a background check through the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office maintains a dedicated phone number ((478) 310-4030) for receiving background check requests. Requesters must provide certain information about the subject of the criminal record, such as the individual's full name, to facilitate a background check request. Requests may also be subject to specific fees. Background check requests can also be made in person at:

Bibb County Sheriff's Office (Downtown annex)

111 Third Street,
Macon, Ga. 31201

Bibb County Criminal Court Case Lookup

In Bibb County, depending on the type of criminal case, the county Superior Court, State Court, or Magistrate Court may have jurisdiction over it. Hence, individuals who wish to look up a criminal case in Bibb County must be able to identify the court that handled the case. Afterward, they can contact the court to inquire about their procedures for looking up or requesting court records.

Fortunately, Bibb County Superior Court, State Court, and Magistrate Court provide online resources interested persons can use to access certain information and court records of criminal cases they handle. Record seekers can use the State Court Docket Search portal to search for dockets of criminal cases heard by the state court. Meanwhile, the Magistrate Court provides a case search portal record seekers can use to search for criminal cases the court handled after December 2018. On the other hand, an online search portal interested parties can use to search for court records of criminal cases heard by the County Superior Court is accessible through the Superior Court Clerk's Public Records Search page.

Get Bibb County Civil Court Records

In Bibb County, the Superior Court has jurisdiction over civil cases. Meanwhile, the County Magistrate Court can hear civil claims involving $15,000 or less, and the State Court can try certain civil matters. Therefore, to get Bibb County civil court documents, record seekers must identify the court that heard the matter and address their inquiries to the court.

Most courts accept in-person queries and offer online tools interested persons can use to access court records of civil cases they handled. For instance, the Magistrate Court has a Case Search portal, and the State Court provides a Docket Search portal. On the other hand, court records of civil cases heard by the County Superior Court are accessible online through certain third-party websites. An example of these third-party websites is available on the Superior Court Clerk's Public Record Search page. It is worth noting that an appointment may be required for an in-person visit.

Bibb County Family Court Records

The Bibb County Superior Court has jurisdiction over family and domestic cases, including divorce, adoption, spousal support, domestic abuse, and paternity. Hence, Bibb County family court records are accessible through the Superior Court. However, family court records, including adoption records, are confidential and inaccessible to the general public. Only specific eligible persons, such as individuals named in the record, can access confidential records.

Interested persons can find family court records by querying the Superior Court Clerk's office. They can visit the clerk's office to view and request copies of family court records. Note that an appointment may be required for an in-person visit. Alternatively, record seekers can access public Bibb County family court records online through certain third-party websites. Researchers can find an example of these websites on the Superior Court Clerk's public record search page.

Bibb Dissolution of Marriage Records

The terms "dissolution of marriage" and "divorce" are typically used interchangeably. Bibb County dissolution of marriage records are official documents and materials that provide information about divorce proceedings handled by the County Superior Court. Hence, interested persons can get dissolution of marriage records, like other types of family law cases, through the Bibb County Superior Court Clerk's office, as previously explained.

Bibb County Marriage and Divorce Records

In Bibb County, marriage records and divorce records are maintained separately. The County Probate Court preserves Bibb County marriage records, whereas the Superior Court maintains divorce records.

Interested persons can request certified copies of a Bibb County marriage certificate or marriage license through the County Probate court in person or by mail. Note that requesters would need specific information and items to facilitate their request. These include the names of spouses on the record, the date of the marriage, and the payment of necessary fees.

For in-person requests, record seekers must schedule an appointment. The Probate Court's Court Divison can be contacted by Phone: ((478) 621-6494) or email (probatecourt-courtdiv@maconbibb.us) to schedule an appointment. Note that In-person requests are subject to a $10 non-refundable fee payable by money order, cash, debit, or credit card. Meanwhile, mailed-in requests are subject to a $11 fee payable by money order. For by-mail requests, requesters can draft a letter containing sufficient information that identifies the desired record and mail the letter along with other required items (i.e. fee payments) to:

Bibb County Probate Court
P.O. Box 6518
Macon, GA 31208

On the other hand, record seekers can query the Superior Court Clerk's office to access divorce records. As previously explained, queries can be in person. However, an appointment may be required for in-person requests. Alternatively, record seekers can access divorce records remotely through certain third-party websites. On the Superior Court Clerk's public record search page, a link to the main third-party website that collaborates with the clerk's office to provide online access to Superior Court records is provided.

It is worth noting that Bibb County Marriage Certificates from June 1952 to August 1996 are obtainable through Georgia's Department of Public Health (DPH). Georgia's DPH can also verify marriages recorded in Bibb County on or after January 1, 2014.

Bibb County Birth and Death Records

Bibb County birth and death records are preserved by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and are considered confidential records. As a result, only certain eligible people can request certified copies of these records. These eligible persons include the following:

• The person named on the record, also known as the registrant (for birth records)
• The registrant's or decedent's immediate family members;
  • Parents
  • Grandparents
  • Adult child or sibling
  • Spouse
• An authorized guardian or agent
• An authorized attorney
• Certain state or federal government officials

Note that the DPH only maintains birth and death records from January 1919. Furthermore, requesters are required to show proper photo identification when requesting certified copies of either record. The DPH charges requesters $25 for one (1) certified copy of a requested record and $10 for two (2) additional copies.

The DPH accepts in-person and by-mail requests and provides dedicated forms record seekers can use to facilitate their requests. Those interested in requesting a Bibb County birth certificate can use the DPH's Request For Search of Birth (Form 3918). Meanwhile, for Bibb County death records, requesters can use the DPH's Request For Search of Death (Form 3912).

Requesters must appropriately complete the relevant request form and submit it along with all other required items to the DPH State Office or Bibb County Health Department Vital Records Office in person or by mail. These required items include payment for applicable fees and a photocopy of the requester's valid photo I.D. (a complete list of acceptable I.D.s is provided at the bottom of each request form). The contact information of Georgia's DPH State Office and Bibb County Health Department Vital Records Office are detailed below:

Bibb County Health Department Vital Records Office
1600 Forsyth Street
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 749-0102

Georgia's DPH State Office of Vital Records
1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone: (404) 657-2700

Bibb County Probate Court Records

Bibb County Probate Court has exclusive jurisdiction over probate matters, including estate administration, guardianship, conservatorship, and mental health, drug, or alcohol-related issues. The court is also responsible for issuing marriage and firearms licenses.

There are offline and online avenues for accessing probate court records. Record seekers can visit the Bibb County Probate Court (court division) to access records in person. Alternatively, several third-party websites provide services that allow users to search for probate court records online. One such website is accessible through the Bibb County Probate Court homepage.

Bibb County Property Records

Bibb County property records are official documents that provide specific information about real properties in the county, such as ownership details, encumbrances, and tax information. Most land records, including deeds and liens, are recorded and maintained by Bibb County Superior Court Clerk's Office. Hence, interested persons can query the Superior Court Clerk's Office to get these property records.

Record seekers can visit the Superior Court Clerk's Real Estate Record Room to search for and inspect physical copies of public property records in person. Note that an appointment is required for in-person visits, and visits are limited to three (3) persons per hour. Interested persons can contact the clerk's office by phone at (478) 621-6527 or email at tbumett@maconbibb.us to schedule an appointment. Record seekers can also access these property records remotely through the Superior Court Clerk's Public Records Search page.

Meanwhile, the Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner's Office maintains tax information and records of properties in Bibb County. The Tax Commissioner's Office provides online access to these property records through its Property Search page. Interested persons can also contact the Tax Commissioner's Office directly to request or inquire about tax information of local properties at:

188 Third Street.
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 621-6500

Bibb County Court Records Online

Accessing Bibb County Court Records online through government channels can often be arduous. Records seekers usually need to ascertain the type of court that handled the case and inquire about the court's procedures for reviewing or requesting records. However, third-party websites like georgiacourtrecords.us can circumvent these issues and provide reliable and convenient online access to public court records.

Operators of these third-party websites typically retrieve court records from different types of courts across Georgia, including Bibb County, and legally publish them on their websites. Hence, users can simultaneously search for court records of different types of courts in Bibb County and the entire state of Georgia through these third-party websites. The typical search parameters most third-party websites require are the name of the party involved in the case or the case number.

It is worth noting that third-party websites usually charge their users a fee or subscription to use their court record search services. Furthermore, the completeness or accuracy of records retrieved through third-party websites is not guaranteed.