Toombs County Court Records

Per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-91, Toombs County court records are materials, including papers, books, microfilms, letters, documents, maps, and magnetic tapes created or filed with the court. These records are significant for resolving legal disputes, tracking legal trends, and appealing a decision or referencing precedents. Individuals can find information like case number, court date, party’s name, disposition, charge number, attorney’s name, case type, disposition date, judge’s name, events, filing date, charges, arrest date, and case status in a court record.

Are Court Records Public in Toombs County?

Yes. According to the Georgia Uniform Superior Court Rule 21, all court records are available for public inspection unless such access is restricted by law. Restricted court records are only open to case parties, their legal representatives, and anyone with a court order. Examples of nonpublic court records in Toombs County are:

• Adoption records
• Juvenile court records
• Confidential attorney work product
• Attorney-client privilege communications
• Toombs County Probate Court’s permanent records relating to weapons carry licenses
• Court records that are part of information gathered for an ongoing investigation or prosecution of criminal or unlawful activity
• Jury list data containing confidential identifying information such as names, race, date of birth, phone number, age, gender, address, and social security number.
• Court records containing personal information like a person’s mother's birth name, bank account details, utility account number, personal e-mail address, credit or debit card information, or financial data.

Toombs County Court Records Search

Toombs County residents can find court records at the Clerk of Court’s Office. Certified copies of court records can be retrieved through the eCertification portal or in person at the courthouse for a small fee. Records seekers will need the party’s name or case number to access their desired records.

Toombs County Courts

Toombs County has four major courts: the Superior, State, Probate, and Magistrate. These courts are located at the same address, which is:

Toombs County Courthouse
100 Courthouse Square
Lyons, GA 30436

Toombs County Criminal and Civil Records

The first place to begin a search for Toombs County criminal records should be at the Sheriff’s Office. This custodian maintains Toombs County arrest records and information related to inmates, warrants, and sex offenders. Members of the public can find these records online using the Inmate Search portal or by visiting the office to submit a request. The office is located at:

Toombs County Sheriff’s Office
357 N.W. Broad Street
Lyons, GA 30436
Phone: (912) 526-6778

The Superior and State Courts are the custodians of civil records in Toombs County. These records can be accessed at the Clerk of Court’s Office online or in person at the courthouse. The case party’s name or a case number will typically be required to conduct the search. Although the Clerk may not charge fees for viewing court records, a small fee applies for copying them.

Toombs County Marriage Records

Toombs County Probate Court provides certified copies of marriage records to members of the public in person. Requests for Toombs County marriage records can be made Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These records are useful for genealogical research, name change, divorce proceedings, or legitimation purposes. Certified copies of Toombs County marriage certificates cost $10.00 each.

Toombs County Divorce Records

The Toombs County Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over divorces. Therefore, interested persons can easily request copies of divorce records online or in person at the courthouse. Online requesters can use the eCertification portal to obtain certified copies of divorce records. New users would need to register for a GSCCCA universal account, log in, and follow the prompts to make a request. Upon receiving the request, the Clerk will process it and send it to the requester as a secured PDF via email or online on the portal.

Toombs County Birth Records

Pursuant to Georgia Code § 31-10-26, only registrants or anyone with a direct and tangible interest, such as a parent, guardian, or legal representative, can access certified copies of Toombs County birth records. Eligible individuals can request a certified copy of their birth certificate at the Probate Court. This request can be made in person during business hours. Toombs County birth certificates cost $25 for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy. Requesters should call the office at (912) 526-8696 to inquire about the necessary documentation required to obtain certified copies of such certificates.

Toombs County Death Records

Certified copies of Toombs County death records are only available to individuals with a direct and tangible interest in the deceased person, such as a family member or their legal representatives. These records are beneficial when settling estates or claiming pensions or life insurance benefits. Eligible requesters can visit the Probate Court in person from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to obtain certified copies of death records. First copies cost $25 each, and each additional copy costs $5.

Toombs County Probate Court Records

The Toombs County Probate Court has original jurisdiction over estate administration, the probate of wills, and guardianship of minors and incapacitated adults. Record seekers can find these records in person at the office during business hours. The record staff will only release probate records after payment of the appropriate fees. Plain copies of probate records cost $1, but certified copies cost $10.

Toombs County Property Records

Property records are generally considered part of Toombs County public records. These records are open to the public online without charge. For example, the Toombs County Board of Assessors' Office has a Search Records platform where individuals can find property records for free. The search criteria are the owner's name, address, parcel number, account number, or legal information. The Toombs County Tax Commissioner’s Offices also permit access to property tax records through its Search Portal. Users must enter a bill number, parcel ID, or property address in the search box to view records.

However, the Toombs County Clerk of Court provides certified copies of real estate records online for a fee. Inquirers can also visit any of the record custodian offices to access property records. They must provide the necessary information to facilitate the search. The record will be released immediately if the appropriate copy fees have been paid.

Toombs County Court Records Online

Most people go beyond official government sites to use third-party platforms like Georgiacourtrecords.us to search for Toombs County court records. They do this when retrieving court information from multiple jurisdictions in a single search. Most third-party databases return basic court information for free but require a fee for detailed reports. The downside is that not all third-party sites are reliable, so users might encounter incomplete or inaccurate information during their searches.