Gwinnett County Superior Court Case Search

Gwinnett County Superior Court Records refer to a collection of case files held by the clerk of the superior court. These files contain information relevant to all legal disputes that the superior court has settled. The records typically include a docket sheet and all documents filed in a case, such as motions, pleadings, financial affidavits, division of assets and debts, discovery documents, court orders, judgments, and briefs.

Superior court records are typically sought for various reasons. Legal practitioners and law students typically need them to analyze case precedents and predict future court behavior. Litigants involved in an ongoing action may seek court records to stay informed about the case status.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in Gwinnett Superior Court?

As a trial court, the Gwinnett County Superior Court can render verdicts in jury trials and provide legal remedies for a wide range of civil disputes. These include real estate claims, equity cases, declaratory judgments, adoptions, prohibition, divorce, and felonies prosecuted by the District Attorney’s Office. In addition, the court has the authority to handle appeals from lower courts and may issue writs of certiorari to correct judicial errors when appropriate.

Gwinnett County Superior Court

The Gwinnett County Superior Court is composed of ten judges. Cases filed with the court clerk are bound to be heard and decided by one of these judges. For family law matters, however, the same judge typically retains jurisdiction over cases involving the same parties. It is important to note that every judge has their own team, including staff attorneys and calendar coordinators.

These individuals can assist with inquiries; they may be able to answer questions on the criteria required to have a case heard and decided by a specific judge. Hearings are generally scheduled within 60 days of request.

Unlike Superior Courts in other Georgia counties, Gwinnett County Superior Court does not have a separate family division; its ten judges decide all cases, including family law matters.

The Superior Courthouse can be located using the address below:

Gwinnett County Superior Court
75 Langley Drive,
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone: (770) 822-8100

Gwinnett County Case Lookup

In Gwinnett County, the Superior Court Clerk—the primary custodian of Superior Court records—doubles as the record custodian and clerk of the magistrate, state, and juvenile courts. Consequently, individuals wishing to access Gwinnett County's official court records can apply to the Clerk’s office. The office is open for visitation Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at:

Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 880
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone: (770) 822-8100

A county-wide search for records of the Superior Court’s cases can also be conducted online through the Odyssey case management system on the GwinnettCourts.com website. The Courts IT Division designed and managed the system. Users are required to follow this procedure to facilitate a search on the website:

• Visit the County Clerk’s website
• Select Gwinnett Courts Portal on the left-hand side of the page;
• If you are a first-time user, select "Register" at the top, right-hand corner of the portal home page and fill out the registration form with the appropriate details before signing in;
• Otherwise, just select "Sign in" and enter the registered username and correct password;
• Once signed in, select "smart search";
• Specify the relevant court record in the search bar by entering the record number or the full name;
• Finally, click the submit button to facilitate a search.

The GSCCCA program is a state-wide initiative devised by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. The program seeks to provide access to digital versions of certified documents from court systems across Georgia. The authority’s eCertification portal enables researchers to look up and electronically purchase copies of records maintained by participating courts. For Gwinnett County, the participating courts are the Magistrate Court and the Superior Court. Consequently, new users can look up court records by following these steps:

• Visit the eCertification portal
• Select "Click here" to check if the court whose record you seek is a participating court.
• Upon this confirmation, proceed to create an account;
• Log in and click on the "Submit a New Request button" at the top right-hand corner of the home page
• Select the relevant county
• Select the document type
• Proceed by selecting Continue

Gwinnett Superior Court Case Search by Name

Searching for court records without information that uniquely identifies the record can be challenging. To conduct a successful search, researchers typically need to provide case identifiers such as the full name of a party involved in the case (first, middle, and last name format) or a case number.

Furthermore, the Advanced Filtering Option link below the Smart Search field allows users to filter search results with all sorts of search criteria, such as court name (this includes the magistrate, garnishment, probate, the state, and the superior court), party name, date of birth, gender, ethnicity, FBI number, SO number, booking number, case type, case status, file date, and judicial officer name.

Gwinnett Superior Court Docket Search

Gwinnett Superior Court docket refers to a log of all activities in a case or proceeding that the Superior Court is handling. As new events arise, court dockets are chronologically updated to reflect recent developments until the case is finally concluded. The series of developments that may arise include:

• Filings (e.g., complaints, motions, responses).
• Scheduled hearings and court dates.
• Orders, rulings, and judgments issued by the judge.
• Notices and other communications.

Consequently, by reflecting the latest developments in a case, a court docket allows interested parties to stay informed about its status from filing through the conclusion.

The Superior Court provides online access to court dockets through the Odyssey Portal on the County Clerk’s website. Users can search for a case and view its docket through this platform. Dockets can also be accessed in person at the Superior Court Clerk’s Office.

Lookup Gwinnett County Superior Court Online

The following online platforms provide remote access to court records in Gwinnett County:

• The Odyssey portal
• The eSCCCA portal

Regardless of the option selected, a superior court record researcher must be prepared to provide case-identifying information, such as the full name of a party involved in the case and the record number.

Court records can also be accessed through unofficial websites like Georgiacourtrecords.us. While these websites strive to provide accurate and complete information, they make no warranties (implied or express) that the information obtained is correct, current, or even complete. Injuries resulting from absolute reliance on these records are the user's sole responsibility, and these websites will not be held responsible.

Supreme Court vs. Superior Court

As a trial court, the Gwinnett County Superior Court has jurisdiction to preside over a wide range of criminal and civil disputes. Similar to the Supreme Court, the Gwinnett Superior Court handles appeals from lower-level courts. However, its decisions on those cases are not considered to be final; dissatisfied parties are free to appeal to the Georgia Court of Appeals. While there are several Superior Courts across various counties in Georgia, there is only one Supreme Court in the state of Georgia.

The Supreme Court of Georgia is the highest appellate court in the state. This means that the Supreme Court can reverse verdicts rendered and judgments given by judges of the Gwinnett County Superior Court. This is possible even if the decision got unanimous approval from the Georgia Court of Appeals. Judgments given by the Supreme Court are final. In addition to its appellate jurisdiction, the Supreme Court of Georgia also presides over contentious constitutional and legislative issues bordering on interpretation. However, its jurisdiction is limited only to state matters. It cannot preside over federal law matters. Federal law cases can properly be decided on by the US Supreme Court and other Federal courts.