Bulloch County Court Records

Bulloch County records are official documents generated, filed, or created by Bulloch courts during the prosecution of legal cases within the county. These records include civil, criminal, guardianship, wills, and family law cases. A Bulloch County court record is created and maintained by the specific court where the case is adjudicated. These records contain various court documents and files, such as affidavits, trial transcripts, pleas, motions, depositions, witness testimonies, evidence or exhibits presented during the trial, information about the case parties, orders, summonses, and judgments.

Court records in Bulloch County are preserved to promote transparency and accountability. They also serve other purposes, such as providing public access to case details and outcomes, offering reference material for past cases, supporting individuals by serving as a source of information for filing appeals, and helping people understand the specifics of their cases.

Are Court Records Public in Bulloch County?

Yes. Bulloch County court records are public under the Georgia Open Records Act. This means most documents and information filed or generated in court cases in Bulloch County are accessible to the general public for inspection or copying.

Although the GORA permits access to most records, it also restricts or exempts certain court records from public availability. For instance, juvenile delinquency court records are restricted from public disclosure. Other examples include:

• Proprietary records (i.e., trade or business secrets)
• Records related to pending law enforcement investigations
• Sealed or expunged court records
• Information on confidential informants and witnesses in criminal cases
• Mental health records
• Medical records of case parties
• Information on victims of sexual and domestic abuse cases
• Grand jury records
• Adoption records.

If a court order limits or restricts access to certain court records, interested individuals may appeal to lift the court order that restricts access. However, to do this, individuals must follow the procedures for appealing a court order that limits access to court records as outlined in Rule 21 of the Uniform Rules of the Georgia Superior Courts.

Bulloch County Court Records Search

Individuals may conduct searches for Bulloch County court records at any of the following places/options:

• The Georgia E-Access Court Records website
• In-person or email requests to the Bulloch County Clerk of Courts Office (for Superior, State, and Juvenile Court records)
• In-person or email requests to other courthouses in Bulloch County where a matter was adjudicated (i.e., the Probate Court, Magistrate Court, and Municipal Courts)
• Third-party aggregate online sites.

Bulloch County Courts

The Bulloch County judicial system includes a superior court, state court, juvenile court, probate court, magistrate court, and four (4) municipal courts. The contact information for these courts is listed below:

Bulloch County Superior Court (Ogeechee Judicial Circuit)
20 Siebald Street
Statesboro, GA 30458
Phone: (912) 764-9009
Fax: (912) 764-5953

State Court of Bulloch County
2 North Main Street
Statesboro, Georgia 30458
Phone: (912) 764-8605
Fax: (912) 489-1730
Email: statecourt@bullochcounty.net.

Bulloch County Juvenile Court
20 Siebald Street
Statesboro, GA 30458
Phone: (912) 764-9009
Fax: (912) 764-5953

Probate Court of Bulloch County
2 North Main Street
1st Floor
P.O. Box 1005
Statesboro, GA 30458
Phone: (912) 489-8749
Fax: (912) 764-8740
Email: bcprobatecourt@bullochcounty.net.

Bulloch County Magistrate Court
101 Oak Street
P.O. Box 1004
Statesboro, GA 30459
Phone: (912) 764-6458
Fax: (912) 489-6731

Municipal Court of Brooklet
104 Church Street
P.O. Box 67
Brooklet, GA 30415
Phone: (912) 842-9911

Municipal Court of Portal
P.O. Box 89
Portal, GA 30450
Phone: (912) 865-2561

Municipal Court of Register
37 Foster Road
P.O. Box 260
Register, GA 30452
Phone: (912) 488-2424

Municipal Court of Statesboro
22 West Grady Street
Statesboro, GA 30458
Phone: (912) 764-7574
Fax: (912) 764-8208

Bulloch County Criminal Records

The Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for creating and distributing criminal records within the county. Individuals interested in obtaining these records, including arrest records, can do so through the sheriff's office. A criminal background check is available at the BCSO for $20.

To request a criminal record, individuals will need the subject’s name, date of birth, and address. Additionally, requesting individuals must provide a valid government-issued ID and a consent form signed by the person named on the record. The completed consent form, along with all details, ID, and fee can be submitted in person or via email to the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office at:

17257 Highway 301 North
Statesboro, GA 30458
Phone: (912) 764-8888
Email: openrecords@bullochsheriff.com.

Get Bulloch County Civil Court Records

Bulloch County civil court records are official documents from non-criminal cases heard in courts such as the Superior Court, State Court, and Magistrate Court. These cases include personal injury claims, divorce proceedings, property disputes, small claims, evictions, garnishments, landlord/tenant disputes, writs of possession, and breach of contract cases.

The clerk of the court where the case was handled is responsible for creating, maintaining, and distributing these records. To access civil court records in Bulloch County, interested individuals should contact the clerk of the originating courthouse, such as the Bulloch County Clerk of Courts for Superior and State Court records or the Magistrate Court for records from civil cases handled by that court.

Clerk of Courts (Clerk of Superior, State, and Juvenile Court of Bulloch County)
20 Siebald Street
Statesboro, Ga 30458
Phone: (912) 764-9009
Fax: (912) 764-5953
Email: clerkinfo@bullochcounty.net.

Bulloch County Magistrate Court
101 Oak Street (at the corner of Oak & Hill Street)
P.O. Box 1004
Statesboro, Georgia 30459
Phone: (912) 764-6458 or (912) 764-5050
Fax: (912) 489-6731

Alternatively, persons seeking records of civil court cases adjudicated in Bulloch County Superior and State Courts should use the “Georgia E-Access to Court Records” website to access these records online.

Bulloch County Marriage Records

The Probate Court is responsible for marriage records in Bulloch County. They handle the issuance of marriage licenses and maintain records of marriages within the county. Interested individuals should contact the clerk of the probate court in person, by mail, or by email to request these records at:

Bulloch County Courthouse
2 North Main Street, 1st Floor
P.O. Box 1005
Statesboro, GA 30459
Phone: (912) 489-8749
Fax: (912) 764-8740
Email: bcprobatecourt@bullochcounty.net.

A marriage record costs $10 per copy (payable by cash, money order, or check), with an additional $5 for each extra copy requested at the same time. To process a request, individuals are required to present a valid photo ID. Mail requests must include proof of payment and be sent in a self-addressed envelope.

Bulloch County Divorce Records

The Clerk of Courts is the custodian of divorce records in Bulloch County. Individuals seeking these records should contact the clerk's office in person, Monday through Friday during business hours. Alternatively, written requests can be sent by mail or email to clerkinfo@bullochcounty.net.

Clerk of Superior, State, and Juvenile Court of Bulloch County
20 Siebald Street
Statesboro, GA 30458
Phone: (912) 764-9009
Fax: (912) 764-5953

To complete and process requests for Bulloch County divorce records, individuals may be asked to provide a valid government-issued ID. It costs $10 to obtain a copy of a marriage certificate from the clerk's office.

Bulloch Birth and Death Records

A Bulloch County birth record is an official document that verifies a birth and is used for identification, tax purposes, school enrollment, obtaining a driver’s license, and health insurance. A death record certifies the cause, date, and place of death, signed by a physician. It is used to settle estates and claim life insurance and pensions.

The Bulloch County Health Department is responsible for maintaining and issuing birth and death certificates. These records are available only to the record subjects, their immediate family members, or individuals with a legitimate interest. To request a birth or death certificate, individuals must provide a valid government-issued ID and pay a fee of $25 per certificate.

To obtain a birth or death certificate from Bulloch County, complete the “Request for Search of Birth” or “Request for Search of Death Record” and submit it in person or by mail to the Bulloch County Health Department.

1 West Altman Street
P.O. Box 2009
Statesboro, GA 30459
Phone: (912) 746-3800

Bulloch County Probate Court Records

Bulloch County probate court case records include files and documents of cases adjudicated in the Bulloch County Probate Court. These cases include wills, estates, trusts, and guardianships. To request these records, interested individuals should contact the clerk of the Probate Court at:

Bulloch County Probate Court
2 North Main Street, 1st Floor
P.O. Box 1005
Statesboro, GA 30459
Phone: (912) 489-8749
Fax: (912) 764-8740
Email: bcprobatecourt@bullochcounty.net.

Bulloch County Property Records

Bulloch County property records contain information on real estate and personal property within Bulloch County. These records typically include property documents such as deeds, liens, mortgages, plats, property tax records, and assessments. The Bulloch County Clerk of Courts is the custodian of these records. The clerk’s office files, records, indexes, and disseminates information on all documents related to the county’s real estate and personal property transactions.

To request property records in Bulloch County, individuals should visit the Clerk of Courts office Monday through Friday during business hours. Alternatively, they may request property records via email to clerkinfo@bullochcounty.net, including as much information as possible (e.g., the seller and buyer, the location of the property, and the book and page where the deed is filed).

Clerk of Courts
20 Siebald Street
Statesboro, GA 30458
Phone: (912) 764-9009

Additionally, interested individuals may search for these records online through the "Real Estate Deed Index," "Lien Index," and "Plat Index". Individuals may contact the Bulloch County Tax Commissioner for property tax records at (912) 764-6285 or propertytax@bullochcounty.net.

Bulloch County Court Records Online

Although official channels remain the primary source of Bulloch County court records, individuals can also use third-party online resources like Georgiacourtrecords.us as alternative sources for court records. Third-party platforms typically provide searchable repositories where users can find court records, including those from Bulloch County, by case party names, case numbers, and locations. In addition to viewing these records online, users may also download them.

However, some third-party sites may charge fees for access, and because they are not government-operated, the information they provide may be inaccurate or outdated. It's recommended to verify any information obtained from third-party sites with official sources, especially if it's intended for official use.