Butts County Court Records

Butts County court records—maintained by the Clerk of the Superior Court—chronicle civil, criminal, and property proceedings. In Butts County, Georgia, public records promote transparency in litigation and real-estate transactions and may include case dockets, affidavits, complaints, dispositions, and property transfers. Typical entries list the case number, parties, motions, court rulings, and attorney information, all of which help verify judicial outcomes, establish property ownership, and trace legal history.

The Clerk's office also keeps property instruments such as deeds and liens, indispensable in real estate deals and dispute resolution.

Are Court Records Public in Butts County?

Per Georgia law, Butts County court records are presumptively open to the public. Uniform Superior Court Rule 21 guarantees access to pleadings, motions, orders, and evidence filed with the court, except where specific exemptions apply. Additional restrictions appear in the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.

A record may be sealed only after a formal motion, public hearing, and a court order finding that privacy or security interests clearly outweigh the public's right to know. Common exemptions under Rule 21 and O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 include:

• Materials whose disclosure could threaten public safety or facilitate terrorism or sabotage (e.g., vulnerability assessments or security protocols)
• Documents related to ongoing or abandoned real-estate transactions, such as feasibility studies, bid requests, or appraisals for state or local property acquisitions
• Records of organized youth sports involving children aged 12 or younger.
• Discovery material that has not been admitted into evidence

Outside these narrowly drawn exceptions, Butts County court records remain open for public inspection.

Butts County Court Records Search

A Butts County court records search may be conducted via:

• The office clerk of the Superior Court.
• The courthouse where the case was first filed.
• The Butts County court system and Georgia's statewide courts both have online portals.
• Authorized websites for third-party public records.

Inquirers may use the courthouse's designated public access terminals or visit the Clerk of Superior Court in person to search court records. Real estate, criminal, and civil filings may be included in these searches.

Plain or certified copies of public documents are usually obtained for a small fee, which is calculated by page or document. Request forms are available online or on-site and may be necessary. Providing precise information, such as the case number, party names, or filing date, may aid the search process.

There are also remote access options, such as the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA), which offers online access to land and real estate records, and the Butts County Clerk of Court website, which may provide case-specific information. These portals facilitate the search for docket entries, court actions, and document images by name, case type, and date.

Butts County Courts

Georgia's trial-court system includes eight divisions: Superior, State, Juvenile, Probate, Magistrate, Civil, Municipal, and Recorder's Courts. The directory below lists the locations of each court serving Butts County:

Butts County Court
26 3rd Street, P.O. Box 320
Jackson, GA 30233
Phone: (770) 775-8215
Fax: (770) 504-1359

Butts County Juvenile Court
25 3rd Street, Suite 15
Jackson, GA 30233
Phone: (770) 775-8026

Probate Court of Butts County
25 3rd Street, Suite 7
Jackson, GA 30233
Phone: (770) 775-8204
Fax: (770) 775-8004

Butts County Magistrate Court
P.O. Box 457
Jackson, GA 30233
Phone: (770) 775-8220
Fax: Fax: (770) 775-1954

Municipal Court of Flovilla
132 South Mulberry Street,
P.O. Box 838
Jackson, GA 30233
Phone: (770) 775-8030
Fax: (770) 775-8065

Municipal Court of Jackson
132 South Mulberry Street,
P.O. Box 838
Jackson, GA 30233
Phone: (770) 775-8030
Fax: (770) 775-8065

Municipal Court of Jenkinsburg
132 South Mulberry Street,
P.O. Box 838
Jackson, GA 30233
Phone: (770) 775-8030
Fax: (770) 775-8065

Butts County Criminal and Civil Court Records

In Butts County, Georgia, criminal records are generally available to the public under the Uniform Superior Court Rule 21 and the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq.). According to these laws, the Clerk of Superior Court or the District Attorney's Office may make the majority of criminal court records, such as case files, indictments, accusations, and court decisions, available for public viewing and copying.

Records of both felonies and misdemeanors, including indictments, accusations, warrants, and associated pleadings, are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court. To obtain these records, inquirers may contact the Clerk's office. A typical open records request may yield basic criminal information, including arrest records, charges, and court dates. Requests may be made by person, by mail, or by email, and it mandates that agencies respond within three (3) business days.

Comprehensive background checks or complete criminal records are more limited. A person's criminal history is usually only accessible to the subject of the record, law enforcement, and specific authorized agencies under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37.

Inquirers may request their records from the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) or the relevant law enforcement agency (such as the Sheriff's Office) in order to obtain their complete criminal histories; this usually requires identification and fingerprinting. Only court case files are accessible to the general public; sealed or restricted records and private law enforcement information are not. The public cannot access juvenile records or restricted or sealed records (such as those expunged or sealed by court order).

Civil records, such as adoption, divorce and separation, child custody and visitation, protective orders, foreign judgments, habeas corpus petitions, garnishments, and name changes, cover various non-criminal legal issues. The Clerk of Superior Court also keeps these documents. People can visit the Clerk's office or give them a call to obtain them. Copies typically cost $0.10 per page, though certified copies or in-depth research may incur additional fees.

The Clerk's Office also maintains an online case management search tool for accessing civil and criminal case dockets, and interested persons may visit to view these documents. Generally, obtaining both Criminal and Civil court records from Butts County, would come with some necessary fees.

The Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) of the Judicial Council of Georgia provides people of the state with statewide online access (or E-access) to criminal and civil court records; however, users must first create an account to view this information.

Butts County Marriage Records

Butts County marriage records are official documents that serve as legal proof of a couple's union. These come in two primary varieties: the marriage license, which is granted before the event, and the marriage certificate, which is filed to validate the marriage after it has taken place. Unless sealed by a court order, marriage records are normally regarded as public under Georgia law.

The Probate Court is the official repository for all marriage records in Butts County, and anyone who wants to obtain them may contact the Probate Court in person or by mail, completing a Marriage Record Request Form, providing proper identification, and paying a fee of $10.00 for a certified copy.

Request forms may be downloaded on the court's website or picked up in person at the Probate Court. To help find the right record, requestors should include the full names of both parties and the approximate date of marriage.

Marriage license searches and verification can also be completed via the statewide database of the Georgia Probate Court, which offers access to Butts and other counties' marriage records; however, for the most accurate and comprehensive information, it is advised to get in touch with the Butts County Probate Court directly.

Butts County Divorce Records

Under Georgia law, divorce records are public records unless sealed by the court. In Butts County, Georgia, divorce records are official documents that describe the dissolution of a marriage, including the divorce decree, which specifies the terms of the divorce, such as property division, child custody, and support arrangements.

Divorce records are maintained by the Butts County Clerk of Superior Court, who can be contacted, by mail or in person, at the Clerk's Office at the address provided in the court location section above.

Requests should contain the date of the divorce and the complete names of both parties to help with the search. Even though there are no online forms specifically for requesting divorce records, people can get information on the required paperwork by contacting the clerk's office.

Inquirers may visit the Clerk's Office's official website or call (770) 775-8215 for additional information or help.

Butts County Birth Records

Georgia law classifies birth records as vital records, which are kept by the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Butts County Probate Court and are accessible only by the individual, their immediate family, or legal representatives. Birth records in Butts County, Georgia, are official documents that document a person's birth, including full name, date and place of birth, and information about the parent or parents.

To receive a certified copy, applicants must fill out a Birth Certificate Request Form, present a legitimate form of identification, and pay $25 for the first copy ($5 for extra copies). Requests can be submitted online using the state's ROVER (Request Official Vital Events Records) system, in person, or via mail.

Butts County Death Records

In Butts County, Georgia, death records are official documents attesting to a person's passing; they contain information about the cause, date, and place of death. Only those with a direct and palpable interest, such as close family members or legal representatives, are permitted access to these records, which are deemed confidential under Georgia law.

Death certificates are kept locally by the Butts County Probate Court. Applicants must complete a death certificate request form, submit a legitimate photo ID, and pay the required fees to receive a certified copy. The initial certified copy costs $25.00, and each subsequent copy requested simultaneously costs $5.00.

Using the contact information listed in the court office contact section above, requests can be sent by mail or made in person at the Probate Court office location. Additionally, interested persons can search death records using the Georgia Probate Court online search portal or the ROVER service, which provides online ordering from the Georgia Department of Public Health. Both platforms allow for statewide vital records searches.

Butts County Probate Records

Wills, estate inventories, and guardianships are among the legal actions on the administration of a deceased person's estate that are documented in Butts County, Georgia, probate records. The office of the Butts County Probate Court is responsible for maintaining these documents.

To view probate records, a formal petition, which can be filed online or in the courts, is required. A petition for letters of administration, for instance, typically costs $50, plus additional fees for publication and registration. Filing fees vary depending on the type of petition. For precise forms and comprehensive fee information, it is best to contact the Probate Court immediately at (770) 775-8204 or via their official website.

Inquirers may also use the Georgia Probate Records website, which offers statewide access to estate, guardianship and will papers, to perform a search for probate records for Butts County.

Butts County Property Records

Property records in Butts County—including deeds, liens, plats, and mortgages—document real-estate ownership and transactions. These records are maintained by the Butts County Clerk of Superior Court and, under Georgia law, are open to public inspection. Inquirers may search them in person at the Clerk’s office or online via the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) portal. No special forms are required to view documents, but copies cost $0.50 per page plus $2.50 for certification. For help, visit the Clerk’s office, use the GSCCCA website, or call (770) 775-8215.

Butts County Court Records Online

Butts County court records, including civil, criminal, and traffic cases, are also accessible through third-party internet resources like Georgiacourtrecords.us. These sites offer the convenience of remote access and they aggregate records from various jurisdictions across. As they are not official government sources, they might be inaccurate or out-of-date material. Users are advised to check records with the Butts County Clerk of Court or the relevant court office for certified copies.