Burke County Court Records

In Burke County, Georgia, court records are official documents about court events. Such records may reveal information about filed documents, case summaries, judgments, dockets, and judicial decisions. Filed documents like Burke County arrest records are often included in court records concerning criminal matters.

In Burke County, court records play a vital role in legal matters. They help ensure the courts follow standard legal procedures and serve as references or evidence of past court events.

Are Court Records Public in Burke County?

The Georgia Open Records Act classifies most Burke County records as public documents. This means residents and non-residents have the legal right to request these documents from government entities, which are also required to provide the records upon request.

However, government entities have the right to refuse requests for specific records. Such records usually contain information that violates the privacy or safety of concerned parties. Examples of non-public court records include the following:

• Documents protected under the attorney-client privilege.
• Medical data filed during case proceedings.
• Sealed or expunged court records.

Burke County Court Records Search

All Burke County court records searches must start by contacting the official record custodians. The custodians may offer online search databases or allow mail-in and walk-in requests for documents in their custody. Note that there are specific requirements for using a search option. For example, you must provide case identifiers to view online court records.

Burke County Courts

Burke County's court system comprises superior, juvenile, state, probate, and municipal courts. The courts' contact information is listed below:

Burke County Superior Court
111 East 6th Street
P.O. Box 803
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Phone: (706) 554-2279
Fax: (706) 554-7887

State Court of Burke County
111 East 6th Street
P.O. Box 803
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Phone: (706) 554-2279
Fax: (706) 554-7887

Burke County Juvenile Court
111 East 6th Street
P.O. Box 803
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Phone: (706) 554-2279
Fax: (706) 554-7887

Probate Court of Burke County
P.O. Box 322
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Phone: (706) 554-3000
Fax: (706) 554-6693

Burke County Magistrate Court
602 Liberty Street
P.O. Box 401
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Phone: (706) 554-4281
Fax: (706) 554-8772

Municipal Courts in Burke County
Municipal Court of Keysville
120 Old Waynesboro Road
P.O. Box 159
Keysville, GA 30816
Phone: (706) 547-3007
Fax: (706) 547-3875

Municipal Court of Midville
132 South Jones Street
Midville, GA 30441
Phone: (478) 589-7557

Municipal Court of Sardis
713 Charles Perry Avenue
P.O. Box 398
Sardis, GA 30456
Phone: (478) 569-4315

Municipal Court of Waynesboro
628 Myrick Street
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Phone: (706) 554-8022
Fax: (706) 554-4999

Burke County Criminal and Civil Records

In Burke County, the Clerk of Courts maintains criminal and civil case proceedings records. The agency may also provide access to documents filed during these cases. For instance, you may find filed documents like Burke County arrest records in criminal records.

To obtain the records, record seekers may use the clerk's online searchable platform or inquire in person at this address:

Burke County Judicial Center
200 East 6th Street
P.O. Box 803
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Phone: (706) 554-2279
Fax: (706) 554-7887

Alternatively, the Georgia Superior Court Clerk's Authority maintains an online database for criminal and civil records handled in the superior court. Inquirers must fill in the authentication code to view records on the platform.

Burke County Marriage Records

In Burke County, the probate court is the official custodian of marriage licenses and certificates. The court maintains online and offline options for the public to access the records. To use the online option, the requester must visit the court's online ordering system and follow the outlined steps. For the offline option, inquirers must submit a request in person at this location:

200 East 6th Street
P.O. Box 322
Waynesboro, Georgia 30830
Phone: (706) 554-3000

The court will attend weekday in-person requests from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. A copy of a Burke County marriage certificate may be obtained at the probate court for $10.

Burke County Divorce Records

The Burke County Clerk of Courts handles all divorce records requests in the county. As the record custodian, the court maintains divorce decrees and certificate records. Persons or entities may request divorce records by submitting a request in person to the clerk's office at:

Burke County Judicial Center
200 East 6th Street
P.O. Box 803
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Phone: (706) 554-2279
Fax: (706) 554-7887

The request must include identifiers, such as the record subject's names and the year of the divorce event.

Burke Birth Records

Burke County birth records are under the jurisdiction of the county's probate court. The court maintains online and offline options for accessing records in its custody. For example, you may use the court's online ordering system to obtain copies of birth certificates. To access the record, inquirers must submit a request in person or via mail to the court at:

Burke County Judicial Center
200 East 6th Street
P.O. Box 803
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Phone: (706) 554-2279
Fax: (706) 554-7887

The request must include the following:

• A written request letter that contains the record subject's name and other necessary details, like the birth date and location.
• A valid photo ID. The court also allows adult immediate family members to provide a valid ID on behalf of the record subject.
• A $25 payment for the first copy and $5 per additional copy ordered at the same time. For mail orders, use a money order or check made payable to the Probate Court of Burke County.

Note: Birth records are important for tracing ancestry and verifying an individual's identity.

Burke Death Records

The Burke County Probate Court processes requests for death certificates. Note that the agency will only disclose the records to the record subject's immediate family members or personal representatives of the deceased's estate.

Eligible parties may obtain records from the court either through online or offline request options. The online option requires using the court's online ordering system to request copies of birth certificates. Upon receiving the request, the court will process and forward the certificate to your email address.

For offline requests, you must follow these steps:

1. Create a written request containing information about the death event.
2. Include a copy of a valid photo ID.
3. Attach a $25 fee to obtain a copy of the death certificate. For mail-in requests, you must send the fee as a money order or check made payable to the Probate Court of Burke County.
4. Send the request via mail or in person to:
   Burke County Judicial Center
   200 East 6th Street
   P.O. Box 803
   Waynesboro, GA 30830
   Phone: (706) 554-2279
   Fax: (706) 554-7887

Note: Death certificates are often critical legal documents for settling issues concerning estates, insurance claims, and property transfer.

Burke County Probate Court Records

The Burke County Probate Court hears cases concerning the administration of wills, trusts, and estates. In addition, the court maintains records of these cases and may disclose them to the public. Interested parties may access such records by sending an in-person or mail request to the court at:

Burke County Judicial Center
200 East 6th Street
P.O. Box 803
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Phone: (706) 554-2279
Fax: (706) 554-7887

Burke County Property Records

The Burke County Tax Assessor's Office is the official custodian of property-related information like property market value, plats, and parcel ID. Persons or entities may obtain property records by submitting an in-person or mail request to the agency at:

Mailing address:
Burke County Board of Assessors
P.O. Box 46
Waynesboro, GA 30830

Physical address:
524 Myrick Street
Suite B
Waynesboro, GA 30830.

Burke County Court Records Online

Generally, record seekers may obtain documents using the court clerk's online searchable platform. Depending on the type of records, third-party search platforms like Georgiacourtrecords.us may also offer online access to some court records in Burke County. These sites are generally easy to use and may not restrict users from out-of-country locations. Also, some third-party search platforms offer perks like free downloads to users. Nevertheless, they operate outside government jurisdiction and, as such, are not verifiable options for accessing court documents.