Pike County Court Records

Pike County court records are the official judicial documentation of legal proceedings in a court case. These records include documents created by the court and those brought to the court during proceedings. Court records serve as proof of the court's decision on legal matters and also serve as a reference for legal professionals and researchers.

A typical court record contains a variety of information, including the names of parties involved, case numbers, filing dates, and chronological dockets of all actions taken. For criminal cases, the court file encompasses documents filed, created, or received from charging to final disposition, including the associated Pike County arrest records.

Are Court Records Public in Pike County?

Yes. Pike records are publicly accessible under Georgia’s judicial access rules, particularly Georgia Superior Court Uniform Rules, Rule 21, which establishes a presumption of the openness of court records to the public. However, certain court records are confidential and cannot be accessed by the public, including:

• Juvenile court files
• Adoption records
• Expunged criminal records
• Investigative or prosecution records that might risk public safety
• Confidential Georgia Hope Act court proceedings

Pike County Court Records Search

Pike County residents and researchers can access court records through several means, based on their preferred method of access. These include:

• In-person visits to the courthouse where the case was handled
• Remote searches through the court's online portal
• Remote searches through private aggregator websites

Pike County Courts

Pike County is home to several courts, including the Superior Court, Probate Court, and Magistrate Court. These courts handle all cases in the county and form part of the larger Griffin Circuit. Below is the address of the Pike County courthouse where the courts are located.

Pike County Courthouse
16001 Barnesville Street
Zebulon, GA 30295
Superior Court Phone: (770) 567-2000
Magistrate Court Phone: (770) 567-2004

Pike County Criminal and Civil Records

Access to Pike County criminal and civil court records is primarily furnished by the Superior Court and Magistrate Court Clerks, depending on the case. The Superior Court Clerk maintains records for higher-level criminal cases (including Pike County arrest records that led to a formal case) and civil cases. The Magistrate Court Clerk maintains records for lesser criminal and civil matters.

To access a particular court record, inquirers may visit the appropriate court clerk's office. Requests may require a case number, party name, or date range, and standard copy fees may apply. Copy fees are 50 cents per page without clerk assistance or $1 per page with assistance. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the initial page and 50 cents for each additional page.

For Superior Court records, researchers may utilize the Georgia AOC's E-Access to Court Records portal to find case information online. The portal requires users to have an account before they can perform searches.

Pike County Marriage Records

The Pike County Probate Court oversees the issuance of marriage licenses and the management of marriage records. Pike County marriage certificates are generally public and can be requested by anyone. Requests may be made in person at the court or by mailing a filled-out Marriage Record Request Form to the office at:

Pike County Probate Court
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295

The cost for a Pike marriage certificate is $10. Requesters should note that the Probate Court only maintains marriage records for couples who obtained their marriage licenses in the county, not necessarily those who were married in the county.

Pike County Divorce Records

Divorce cases are handled by the Pike County Superior Court, and the resulting records are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court. Divorce records are subject to court access rules, which presume that the records are open unless a specific restriction applies. Individuals may obtain a divorce record from the Superior Court Clerk's Office. They may need to provide the names of both parties at the time of divorce, the year the divorce happened, and pay applicable copy fees.

Pike County Birth Records

Records of births in Pike County are generally maintained at the state level by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Vital Records Office. However, the Pike County Probate Court serves as a local issuing office. Pike birth records are not public records and are only available to:

• The individual named on the record
• Their parents and grandparents (biological or adoptive)
• Their spouse, child, or sibling
• The personal representative of the individual's estate

Individuals may order a birth certificate in person at the office during business hours or mail in the Vital Records Request Form. The mail request should include payment and a copy of the requester's valid ID. The birth certificate fee is $25 for the initial copy and $5 for each additional copy ordered in the same request.

Pike County Death Records

Pike County death records are maintained by the DPH's Vital Records Office, but they can be obtained locally through the Pike County Probate Court. Death certificates are confidential, obtainable only by the deceased person’s immediate family members, legal representatives, or individuals with a direct legal interest. The request procedure and fees are the same as those for birth certificates.

Pike County Probate Court Records

Probate cases in Pike County involve cases related to wills, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and mental health proceedings. Most probate court records are public and may be researched at the Probate Court Clerk's Office. Confidential records may require authorization from a specific relative or a court order to access. There may also be corresponding fees for copies of a record.

Pike County Property Records

Property records are documents containing information on real estate. In Pike County, the Clerk of Superior Court is the official custodian of these records, with tax and valuation data maintained by the Tax Assessor's Office.

Property records are public, so individuals can visit any of these offices to inspect or obtain a copy of a record. Individuals may also access the GSCCA's Search Portal for online access to property records maintained by the Superior Court Clerk.

Pike County Court Records Online

Court records in Pike County can be accessed online through third-party aggregator sites, such as Georgiacourtrecords.us. These sites usually prioritize convenience, making them an ideal alternative for individuals who want to access court records without significant delays. However, searching court records may incur a fee, and the information provided may not be as current or accurate as the official records maintained by the court.