Murray County Court Records

A court record refers to any document filed with a court clerk that contains information about court cases. In Murray County, the Clerk of the Superior Court serves as the primary custodian of these records, while other courts have deputy clerks to manage their respective documents. Court records are preserved to allow for future review of case proceedings. This provides for transparency and accountability within the judicial system. Murray County court records usually contain:

• Party information: This details the names of the individuals directly involved in the case or indirectly, such as witnesses
• Case information: This includes the case number, case status, bonds, and charges or claims
• Court Proceedings: This includes trial dates, dockets, judgments, sentencing, and orders
• Evidence in both electronic (audio and video) and paper forms, if applicable

Are Court Records Public in Murray County?

Yes. Individuals can access and obtain copies of case records maintained by a court in Murray County under the Georgia Open Records Act. While court records are generally public, some exceptions exist. These exceptions exist for adoption, juvenile, medical, or veterinary-related records. The disclosure of sensitive personal information is considered an unwarranted invasion of privacy and is also prohibited. The public can only access confidential court records by court order.

Murray County Court Records Search

Murray County court records are available to inquirers using the following access options:

• The Clerk of Court in custody of the record
• Third-party online resources

Murray County Courts

Murray County is part of the Conasauga Judicial Circuit, which serves both Murray and Whitefield counties. The county's judicial system comprises a Superior, Juvenile, Probate, Magistrate Court, and two city municipal courts. These are the addresses of the courts:

Murray County Superior Court
121 North 3rd Avenue
Chatsworth, GA 30705
Phone: (706) 278-5897
Fax: (706) 278-6900

Murray County Juvenile Court
121 North 4th Avenue
Chatsworth, GA 30705-1129
Phone: (706) 517-1400, ext. 9
Fax: (706) 517-8713

Murray County Magistrate Court
812 G.I. Maddox Parkway
Chatsworth, GA 30705
Phone: (706) 695-3021
Fax: (706) 695-7525

Murray County Probate Court
115 West Fort Street
Chatsworth, GA 3070
Phone: (706) 695-3812
Fax: (706) 517-1340

City of Eton Municipal Court
3464 U.S. Highway 411 North
Eton, Georgia 30724
Phone: (706) 695-2652

Chatsworth Municipal Court
400 North 3rd Avenue
Chatsworth, GA 30705
Phone: (706) 422-3004

Murray County Criminal and Civil Records

Murray County criminal court records document proceedings related to criminal offenses, while civil court records focus on disputes between two parties. The Superior Court handles the county's serious criminal and civil cases like felonies and divorces. The Magistrate Court presides over misdemeanor cases and civil matters up to $15,000 in claims. Individuals can visit the Clerk of Court of the Magistrate deputy court clerk to request a criminal or civil court record. The clerk may charge a fee to search, retrieve, and reproduce a court record.

Murray County Marriage Records

The Probate Court has jurisdiction over the issuance of marriage licenses and certificates in Murray County. Researchers can search for Murray County marriage records at the courthouse or on the Georgia Recorded Marriage Licenses portal. The search criteria include the county of issuance and the names of both applicants. The search filters include the issued date, recorded date, and marriage date range. A Murray County marriage certificate can only be obtained from the probate courthouse. The fee for a certificate is $10, aside from the initial one issued after the license was recorded.

Murray County Divorce Records

The Clerk of Superior Court is responsible for maintaining Murray County divorce records. These records can be requested in person at the Clerk's office. Additionally, individuals may request a copy of a Murray County divorce certificate from the Clerk. Requesters are liable for a processing fee, which the clerk will state at the time of the request.

Murray County Birth Records

The Probate Court maintains birth records in addition to marriage records. These records, along with death records, comprise Murray County vital records. These records ensure the preservation of vital events in the county. Members of the public can generally access Murray County birth records at the probate courthouse. However, only select persons are eligible to obtain a birth certificate. These persons include:

• The registrant
• The registrant's parent or legal guardian
• An adult sibling or child of the registrant
• The registrant's spouse
• The registrant's legal representative

A Murray County birth certificate request can be made in person or via mail. Mail-in orders should be written requests containing the registrant's name, date of birth, and mother's and father's full names. The requester's relationship to the registrant and valid photo ID should also be included in the request. Obtaining a birth certificate costs $25 for the first copy and $5 for each copy simultaneously requested. Depending on the request method, payment options include cash, money order, or debit/credit card.

Murray County Death Records

Murray County death records are in the custody of the Probate Court. Inquirers can contact the court to receive death information on a deceased person. To obtain a death certificate, the requester must be one of the following persons:

• The spouse or parent of the deceased
• An adult child of the deceased
• An adult sibling of the deceased
• The legal representative of the deceased's estate

Eligible persons may request the record in person or by mail. Mail-in requests should be written and contain the following information:

• The deceased's name and date of birth
• The full names of the deceased's mother and father
• The requester's relationship to the deceased
• A copy of the requester's driver's license
• Payment in the form of money order

A Murray County death certificate costs $25 for the first copy and $5 for an additional copy ordered simultaneously. In-person requesters can pay by cash or card. Card payments will incur extra charges.

Murray County Probate Court Records

The Murray County Court handles probate matters, including probate of wills, guardianships of incapacitated adults and minors, and safekeeping of wills. The court also handles years support, administration, and no-administration cases.

Researchers can access probate court records on estates and wills on the Georgia Probate Records portal. Other probate court records should be obtained at the Probate Court. Individuals seeking a hard copy of a probate record will also need to visit the Probate Court to obtain it.

Murray County Property Records

The County Clerk's Office and Assessor's Office are the custodians of Murray County property records. The County Clerk maintains land records such as deeds, liens, mortgages, and plats. The Assessor keeps property valuation and property tax records. Individuals can access a desired record by visiting the appropriate custodian's office. Deeds, land records, and other property information can also be accessed on the Assessor and County Clerk websites.

Murray County Court Records Online

Remote online access to Murray County court records can be obtained through third-party sites like Georgiacourtrecords.us. Third-party sites generally have several types of court records in their database that users can conveniently access with a search. However, confidential court records are inaccessible to third-party vendors. Searching for a court is typically free, but a subscription fee may be required to access the full content of the record.