Peach County Court Records

In Peach County, court records refer to all papers and materials generated, collected, or maintained by a county court regarding its judicial actions. Examples of these records include complaints, motions, orders, and decrees that may serve as proof of court decisions and may be helpful during appellate review. Information contained in Peach County court records may include:

• Case number, status, and type
• File or disposition date
• Names of participants (plaintiff, defendant, business, etc.)
• Attorney or judge’s details
• Final judgments.

Data contained in Peach County arrest records may also be available in court records obtained locally.

Are Court Records Public in Peach County?

As per the Georgia Open Records Act, court records in Peach County are public and shall be open for public review or duplication. However, this Act also authorizes record custodians to withhold the release of certain records specifically exempted from disclosure by court order, court rule, state laws, federal statute, or regulation. Hence, the following records may be unavailable to the public:

• Information on pending investigations or prosecutions
• Certain accident reports
• Identifying information on crime victims
• Confidential attorney work products
• Jury lists
• Medical records
• Privilege attorney-client communications
• Personnel records
• Social security numbers and personal financial data
• Other information that may endanger life or safety.

Sections of these records may still be available for public inspection after the custodian redacts the confidential/exempted portions from the copy.

Peach County Court Records Search

Typically, persons may access court records in Peach County by conducting online case searches or directing requests to the court (or clerk) that maintains the sought records. Interested persons may perform online searches on the Superior Court Clerk’s website or through third-party providers and find records by party names, case number, or other specific details.

These descriptions may also be included in a written request and sent to the court clerk for record inspection or duplication. The court clerk may, in turn, charge requestors for record search, copying, certification, or mailing.

Peach County Courts

In Peach County, the trial court system includes Superior, Magistrate, Municipal, and other specialized courts handling different types of cases at different levels. These courts are as follows:

Peach County Superior Court
205 West Church Street,
P.O. Box 389,
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Phone: (478) 825-5331
Fax: (478) 825-8662

Peach County Juvenile Court
205 West Church Street,
P.O. Box 389,
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Phone: (478) 825-5331
Fax: (478) 825-8662

Probate Court of Peach County
205 West Church Street,
Suite 117,
P.O. Box 327,
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Phone: (478) 825-2313
Fax: (478) 825-3083

Peach County Magistrate Court
700 Spruce Street,
Wing A,
Fort Valley, GA 30130
Phone: (478) 825-2060
Fax: (478) 825-1893

Municipal Court of Byron
401 Main Street,
Suite 266,
Byron, GA 31008
Phone: (478) 956-2757
Fax: (478) 956-1591

Municipal Court of Fort Valley
204 West Church Street,
P.O. Box 956,
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Phone: (478) 825-8261
Phone: (478) 825-3654

Peach County Criminal and Civil Records

Persons seeking criminal and civil court records in Peach County may perform online case searches through available portals or send requests to the filing court where the proceedings occurred. For instance, the Superior Court Clerk provides physical and online access to records of felonies and large claim lawsuits filed in the Superior Court, and the clerk of Municipal Courts holds records of ordinance violations and other lesser cases.

Requests may involve providing specific case details (case number, dates, and names), paying copy fees, or presenting identification to prove the right to access restricted documents or information. Other criminal justice agencies, like the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or local law enforcement agencies, may also provide Peach County arrest records or conduct criminal background checks.

Peach County Marriage Records

Records of marriages licensed in the county are available at the Peach County Probate Court. Persons may request records in person or send request letters containing the spouses’ names and marriage date to:

Peach County Probate Court
205 West Church Street,
P.O. Box 327
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Phone: (478) 825-2313
Fax: (478) 825-3083

Alternatively, the Georgia Office of Vital Records maintains copies of marriage applications (available to the spouses only), statewide marriage records (from June 1952 to August 1996), and marriage verifications for unions since 2014. Interested persons may make online, in-person, or mailed applications by providing request forms, government-issued identification, and fees to:

Vital Records Office
1680 Phoenix Boulevard,
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30349.

The marriage record search and first copy cost $10, while added copies cost $5 each.

Peach County Divorce Records

The Peach County Superior Court dissolves marriages in the county. Records of these divorces are available with the Clerk of the Superior Court. Hence, persons seeking divorce decrees or case filings should visit or send requests containing party names and other case details to:

Peach County Superior Court
205 West Church Street,
P.O. Box 389,
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Phone: (478) 825-5331
Fax: (478) 825-8662

The clerk shall charge requestors a fee for copying and certifying court documents.

Peach Birth Records

The Peach County Probate Court and the Office of Vital Records issue birth certificates at the county and state levels. Persons with tangible or valid interests in the record may purchase copies of Peach County birth records from the Probate Court at:

Peach County Probate Court
205 West Church Street,
P.O. Box 327
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Phone: (478) 825-2313
Fax: (478) 825-3083

Eligible persons may also mail request forms, payments in certified check or money order, and other requirements to the Office of Vital Records at:

Vital Records Office
1680 Phoenix Boulevard,
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30349.

Birth certificates cost $25 for the search and first copy, and $4 for each additional copy.

Peach Death Records

Peach County death records are available from the Peach County Probate Court and the state’s Office of Vital Records. Persons with tangible and valid interests, such as the decedent’s close relatives, heirs, or legal representatives, may purchase copies locally from the Probate Court at:

Peach County Probate Court
205 West Church Street,
P.O. Box 327
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Phone: (478) 825-2313
Fax: (478) 825-3083

For statewide death records, eligible persons may mail request forms, payment in certified checks or money orders, and other requirements to:

Vital Records Office
1680 Phoenix Boulevard,
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30349.

Death records cost $25 for the search and first copy, and $5 for additional copies.

Peach County Probate Court Records

Matters involving probate of wills, estate administration, conservatorship or guardianship of adults/minors, and other cases involving a decedent’s will, assets, debts, or heirs are adjudicated in the Peach County Probate Court. Persons seeking access to these case records may visit the courthouse or contact:

Peach County Probate Court
205 West Church Street,
P.O. Box 327
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Phone: (478) 825-2313
Fax: (478) 825-3083

However, not all probate records are publicly available. Persons seeking restricted records may provide valid identification to prove their right to access the sought record.

Peach County Property Records

The Clerk of the Superior Court maintains most land records in Peach County. These include deeds, leases, liens, plats, and mortgages that provide information on real estate within the county. Interested persons may view these records online by performing land record searches on the clerk’s website or request copies by contacting:

Peach County Superior Court
205 West Church Street,
P.O. Box 389,
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Phone: (478) 825-5331
Fax: (478) 825-8662

Peach County Tax Assessors also keep related records on property value and appraisals. Direct requests to:

Board of Tax Assessors
902 Campus Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Phone: (478) 825-5924
Fax: (478) 827-3539

Peach County Court Records Online

Third-party sites like Georgiacourtrecords.us may provide record seekers convenient access to Peach County court records. Users may locate, view, or download these records by performing searches on these sites with known case details like court name/location, case number, and party names, saving themselves the time it may otherwise cost to visit courts or send requests. However, some sites may require payments and/or subscriptions to access court documents completely. Furthermore, data obtained through these sites may be inaccurate or difficult to verify.