Troup County Court Records

Per OCGA § 50-18-91, Troup County court records are all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, microfilm, magnetic tape, or other materials local courthouses maintain concerning legal proceedings they handle. Court records comprise documents and information the local judicial system generates and those filed by litigants concerning court cases. These include and are not limited to:

• A case's general information (i.e., case number, party's names, case type, disposition, status, and more)
• Court documents, such as dockets, orders, judgments, and other filings

Court records document court cases, serving as evidence that they exist. They are also essential legal research tools that allow researchers to learn more about what happened during court proceedings. This promotes transparency of judicial processes, which fosters public confidence in their court system.

Are Court Records Public in Troup County?

Yes. Georgia's Open Record Act grants the general public access to most records generated by public agencies, including court records, provided they are not otherwise exempted by law or a court order. Hence, besides certain exempt court records, anyone can access most court records in Truop County by querying the custodians of these records. Some examples of exempt court records include and are not limited to the following:

• Jury list data
• Juvenile records
• Medical records
• Adoption records
• Privilege Attorney-client information
• Court records of pending investigations or prosecution
• Sensitive personal information, such as a person's Social Security Number (SSN)

Troup County Court Records Search

Individuals who wish to search for Troup County Court records can do so through any of the following:

• The Clerk's Office of local courthouses
• Online resources provided by local courts
• Third-party aggregate websites that provide court record search services

Troup County Courts

There are six (6) types of trial courts in Troup County. This includes Superior, State, Juvenile, Probate, Magistrate, and Municipal courts. Besides municipal courts, which have three (3) courthouses, all other types of courts have one courthouse in Troup County. Provided below are the addresses and contact information of all court locations in Troup County:

Troup County Superior Court
100 Ridley Avenue,
LaGrange, GA 30241
Phone: (706) 298-36726
Fax: (888) 383-5803

State Court of Troup County
100 Ridley Avenue,
Suite 2900
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: (706) 883-17427
Fax: (706) 298-3687

Troup County Juvenile Court
118 Ridley Avenue,
Suite 3400,
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: (706) 883-1735
Fax: (706) 883-1738

Probate Court of Troup County
100 Ridley Avenue,
2nd floor,
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: (706) 883-1690
Fax: (706) 812-7933

Troup County Magistrate Court
100 Ridley Avenue,
1st floor,
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: (706) 883-1695
Fax: (706) 883-1632

Troup County Municipal Courts

Municipal Court of Hogansville
600 East Main Street
Hogansville, GA 30230
Phone: (706) 637-8616 7

Municipal Court of LaGrange
208 Ridley Avenue,
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: (706) 883-2026
Fax: (706) 883-2028

Municipal Court of West Point
206 West 9th Street,
West Point, GA 31833
Phone: (706) 645-3512

Troup County Criminal Records

Troup County criminal records provide information about criminal activities in the county where an individual has been implicated. Different records generated and maintained by local criminal justice agencies, including local law enforcement agencies and courts, make up Troup County criminal records. These include Troup County arrest records, conviction records, and others. Most criminal records are subject to Georgia's Open Record Act and, as a result, are open to the public.

Interested persons can obtain Troup County criminal records by querying the local law enforcement agencies, like the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments. Note that criminal records maintained by local law enforcement agencies may be limited to arrest records of their respective jurisdictions. Furthermore, record seekers usually must provide specific information about the desired criminal record when requesting the record from its custodian. These include the record subject's name. Record seekers can contact the Troup County Sheriff's Office to access or request criminal records the office maintains at:

130 Sam Walker Drive,
LaGrange, Georgia 30240
Phone: (706) 883-1616

It is worth noting that criminal history records are available through the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) at the state level.

Get Troup County Civil Court Records

In Troup County, a civil case can fall under the jurisdiction of the Superior, State, or Magistrate Court. Troup County Superior Court has broad civil jurisdiction, and the State Court can try civil matters (regardless of the amount claimed) that the Superior Court does not exclusively handle. Meanwhile, the Magistrate Court can handle civil claims involving $15,000 or less.

Therefore, interested persons can query the Clerk's Office of the specific courthouse that handled the civil case to get Troup County civil court records. Each Clerk's procedures for requesting or accessing civil court records they maintain may differ. Nonetheless, record seekers should be able to provide specific information about the civil case whose court record they wish to get, such as a case number or party name. This information would aid the clerk's office staff in identifying the desired record.

The Troup County Clerk of Court is the Superior and State Court clerk. The County Clerk of Court provides an online case search portal that record seekers can use to review and request court records of civil cases heard by the County Superior and State Court. Record seekers can also visit or contact the County Clerk to inquire about relevant civil court records at:

Troup County Government Center
100 Ridley Avenue
P.O. Box 866
LaGrange, GA 30241
Phone: (706) 883-1740
Fax: (706) 883-1724
Email: jtaylor@troupcountyga.gov

On the other hand, interested persons can get court records of civil cases heard by the Troup County Magistrate Court by contacting the court's civil jurisdiction. Alternatively, interested persons can visit the magistrate courthouse and query the court's staff to get court records of relevant civil cases.

Troup County Marriage Records

Troup County Probate Court is responsible for issuing marriage licenses and maintaining marriage records. Therefore, interested persons can obtain Troup County marriage records through the county probate court.

Unfortunately, the County Probate Court's webpage provides little information on requesting marriage records. Hence, record seekers can contact the Probate Court Clerk to inquire about the court procedures for requesting marriage records. On the Probate Court staff page, interested parties can find the contact information for the County Probate Court staff, including the probate judge, deputy chief clerk, and court clerks. Meanwhile, records seekers can also visit the probate courthouse to make requests for marriage records in person.

It is worth noting that Troup County marriage certificates and applications are also available through the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). However, this is limited to marriages that occurred between June 1952 to August 1996. Furthermore, the DPH only issues certified copies of marriage certificates to qualified persons (i.e. the Bride and Groom). Eligible persons can use the DPH's Request for Search of Marriage Form to make their request. The DPH also verifies marriages that occurred on or after January 1, 2014, throughout Georgia and its counties, including Troup County. Interested persons can utilize the DPH's Marriage Verification Request Form to request for marriage verification. DPH charges a $10.00 non-refundable search fee for marriage certificates or verification requests. The fee covers one certified certificate or verification letter; additional copies cost $5 each.

Troup County Divorce Records

In Troup County, divorce proceedings are heard by the County Superior Court. As previously mentioned, Troup County's Clerk of Court is responsible for the clerical duties of the County Superior Court. Hence, the County Clerk maintains divorce and other court records generated by the Superior Court.

Therefore, interested persons can find Troup County divorce records by querying the County Clerk of Court office. Record seekers may search divorce records online through the County Clerk of Court's Case Search portal. On the portal, users should select "civil search" and then select "domestic". Additionally, searches can be conducted by case number, party name, CSE number, or date filled. For divorce records that are unavailable online, record seekers can visit Troup County's Clerk of Court office or the Superior Courthouse to request records in person. Note that in-person requests may be subject to certain fees.

Troup County Birth and Death Records

Troup County vital records, including birth and death records, are accessible through the DPH's State Office of Vital Records and Troup County Health Department. The State Office of Vital Records maintains birth and death records from January 1919 to the present, while the Troup County Health Department maintains older records.

Per OCGA § 31-10-26, vital records are only issuable to eligible persons with a direct and tangible interest in the records. These eligible persons include:

• The person named on the record (for birth records)
• The registrant's parent, grandparent, or legal guardian
• The registrant's adult child or sibling
• The registrant's spouse or next of kin
• The registrant or their immediate family member's attorney
• An authorized representative of Federal, State, or County agencies of government that require the record in conducting their official duties.

Troup County Health Department and the DPH's State Office of Vital Records accept in-person and by-mail requests for vital records. Eligible requesters must provide proper identification when requesting Troup County birth or death records from either agency. Furthermore, requests are subject to certain fees. The DPH's State Office of Vital Records charges requesters $20 for a certified copy of a birth or death certificate, and additional copies cost $5.

During regular work hours (Monday to Friday, usually between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), walk-in requests can be made by visiting the Troup County Health Department or the DPH's State Office of Vital Records physical location. For by-mail requests, requesters can use Form 3918 (birth records) or Form 3912 (death records). The appropriate form should be completed and submitted along with a photocopy of the requester's acceptable picture ID and required fees to the DPH's State Office of Vital Recordsat:

DPH's State Office of Vital Records
1680 Phoenix Blvd.
Suite 100,
Atlanta, Ga 30349
Phone: (404) 679-4702

Troup County Health Department (Walk-in requests)
900 Dallis Street
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: (706) 298-3755

It is important to note that requests for Troup County birth certificates or death certificates submitted by mail to the DPH's State Office will take eight to ten weeks to process. Furthermore, online requests are also available through several approved third-party vendors.

Troup County Probate Court Records

Troup County Probate Court has exclusive jurisdiction over probate cases in the county. These include probate of will, administration of estates, conservatorship, guardianship, and involuntary commitment of individuals with mental, drug, or alcohol issues to examination and treatment cases. The County Probate court also has the authority to issue marriage and weapons carry licenses in Troup County.

Interested persons can review Troup County Probate Court records in person at the Probate Courthouse physical location. Record seekers can also contact the probate court clerk to inquire about court records. The contact information of the Probate Court's Clerk and other court staff is provided in the Probate Courts Staff Directory.

Troup County Property Records

Troup County property records contain ownership details, encumbrances, estimated values, tax information, and sales records of real estate located in Troup County, among other things. These records are maintained by different local public offices, including Troup County's Clerk of Court's office, Property Appraisal Office, and Tax Commissioner's office.

The Troup County Clerk's office records and maintains property deeds, mortgages, liens, and other encumbrances. Meanwhile, the County Property Appraisal office estimates local property values. On the other hand, the County Tax Commissioner's Office maintains property tax records. Fortunately, these offices maintain online portals that record seekers can use to access their property records. These include the Troup County's Clerk Court's property records search portal and the County Tax Commissioner Office's property tax search portal.

Interested persons can also contact or visit these public offices' physical locations during regular office hours to access property records they maintain. The addresses and contact information of these public offices are provided below:

Troup County Tax Commissioner
100 Ridley Ave
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: (706) 883-1620
Fax: (706) 883-1606
Email: sfrailey@troupco.org

Troup Property Appraisal office
100 Ridley Avenue,
Suite 2100,
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: (706) 883-1625
Fax: (706) 883-1734
Email: propertyappraisal@troupcountyga.gov

Troup County Clerk of Court
100 Ridley Ave,
LaGrange, GA 30240
Email: jtaylor@troupcountyga.gov
Phone: (706) 298-3694
Fax: (706) 883-1724

Troup County Court Records Online

Troup County Court records are accessible online through third-party websites like georgiacourtrecords.us. These websites offer a convenient way to search for public court records using specific details such as party names or case numbers. Record seekers can review records online or request copies of court records through these third-party websites, saving them a trip to local courthouses. However, due to their non-affiliation with government agencies, the accuracy and completeness of court records obtained through these third-party websites are not guaranteed.