Wayne County Court Records

Wayne County court records are judicial documents generated by Wayne County courts during legal trials. Such documents include information relating to case filings, prosecutions, and judgments. In Wayne County and other parts of the United States, court records ensure transparency and accountability of legal trials. Wayne County court records are accessible through the Wayne County Clerk of Superior Court Office.

Requesters should note that Wayne County arrest records for crimes that result in criminal trials are part of Wayne County Court records.

Are Court Records Public in Wayne County?

Yes, court records are public in Wayne County. According to the Georgia Open Records Act, interested individuals may access Wayne County court records unless the laws state otherwise. However, Wayne County court records relating to juvenile proceedings are not public. Additionally, unauthorized entities cannot access Wayne County court records relating to adoptions, active law enforcement investigations, and healthcare records. Also, judicial orders may restrict public access to Wayne County court records.

Wayne County Court Records Search

Requesters may access Wayne County court records online through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) portal. They may also mail or visit the Wayne County Superior Court Clerk's Office for copies of Wayne County case records.

Wayne County Courts

The Wayne County trial system comprises several courts with varying jurisdictions over civil and criminal cases. The list below outlines the various courts in Wayne County and their contacts:

Wayne County Superior Court
174 North Brunswick Street, P.O. Box 920,
Jesup,
GA 31546
Phone: (912) 427-5930
Fax: (912) 427-5939

State Court of Wayne County
174 North Brunswick Street, P.O. Box 920,
Jesup,
GA 31546
Phone: (912) 427-5930
Fax: (912) 427-5939

Wayne County Juvenile Court
212 NE Broad Street,
Jesup,
GA 31546
Phone: (912) 427-5846
Fax: (912) 427-1949

Probate Court of Wayne County
359 E Walnut Street,
Jesup,
GA 31546
Phone: (912) 427-5940

Wayne County Magistrate Court
174 North Brunswick Street,
P.O. Box 27,
Jesup, GA 31598
Phone: (912) 427-5960
Fax: (912) 427-5962

Municipal Court of Jesup
642 East Plum Street,
Jesup,
GA 31546
Phone: (912) 427-1300

Municipal Court of Screven
103 W. J. L. Tyre Street,
Screven,
P.O. Box 146
GA 31560
Phone: (912) 579-2211
Fax: (912) 579-2231

Wayne County Criminal and Civil Records

Interested individuals may access Wayne County criminal records and documents relating to civil lawsuits, probate adjudications, family law matters, and other non-criminal trials through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) portal. The GSCCCA offers free access to criminal and civil court records for limited information. For comprehensive and unlimited access to Wayne County criminal and civil court records through the GSCCCA, register a regular account for $11.95 monthly payments or subscribe to the premium version for $24.95 monthly.

Record seekers may also request access to Wayne County criminal and civil court records through mail and in-person visits to the Wayne County Clerk of Courts Office during office hours at:

174 N. Brunswick Street,
Jesup,
GA 31546

Individuals may also access Wayne County arrest records as part of the county's criminal court records.

Wayne County Marriage Records

Wayne County marriage records are public and accessible to interested individuals. However, only spouses may access certified copies of their marriage records.
For copies of Wayne County marriage certificates, call or visit the Wayne County Probate Court during office hours at:

359 East Walnut Street,
Jesup,
GA 31546
Phone: (912) 427-5940.

Individuals seeking verification letters for Wayne County marriages between June 1952 and August 1996 should contact the Georgia Department of Health's State Office of Vital Records at:

1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100,
Atlanta,
GA 30349.

Wayne County Divorce Records

Per the Georgia Open Records Act, Wayne County divorce records are public. However, Social Security Numbers, financial account details, children's information, medical and mental health records, and other sensitive information are exempt from public disclosures. Individuals seeking access to Wayne County divorce records should call, fax, or visit the Wayne County Clerk of Courts Office at:

174 N. Brunswick Street,
Jesup,
GA 31546
Phone: (912) 427-5930
Fax: (912) 427-5939

The Wayne County Clerk of Court's Office charges $2.50 for a certified copy of divorce records and an additional $1.00 per page of divorce decree.

Wayne Birth Records

In Wayne County, access to certified copies of birth records is limited to the record owners, immediate family members, and authorized legal representatives. However, interested individuals may access Wayne County birth records 100 years or older. Wayne County birth certificates are identity documents; they are proof of citizenship of the United States and play crucial roles in inheritance, access to government services, and health and demographic statistics.

For certified copies of Wayne County birth records, visit the Wayne County Probate Court between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (excluding holidays) with a valid government-issued identification. Records of Wayne County births from 1919 to the present are accessible through the Georgia Department of Health. Requesters should download, complete, and mail or submit Georgia Department of Public Health's Birth Records Request Forms and submit or mail them to:

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

Note: the Georgia Department of Public Health charges $25.00 for a certified copy of a birth record and $10 for additional copies.

Wayne Death Records

Wayne County death records are crucial for claiming Social Security, life insurance, veterans’ benefits, and settling deceased persons' estates. For these reasons, only the immediate families of the deceased and individuals who demonstrate tangible legal interests may access certified copies of death records. However, requesters may obtain verification copies of Wayne County death records.

For certified copies of Wayne County death records, call or visit the Wayne County Probate Court during office hours at:

359 East Walnut Street,
Jesup,
GA 31546
Phone: (912) 427-5940

Alternatively, download, complete, and mail or submit a Georgia Department of Public Health's Request for Search of Death Record Form (Form 3912) to Georgia's State Office of Vital Records at:

1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100,
Atlanta,
GA 30349.
Phone: (404) 679-4702

Note: Accessing certified copies of Wayne County death records may require valid government-issued identification. Also, a copy of Wayne County death records through the State Vital Records Office costs $25.00 per copy and $15.00 for each additional two copies.

Wayne County Probate Court Records

Wayne County probate court records are case files on legal trials within the Wayne County Probate Court. These encompass but are not limited to documents relating to guardianships, conservatorships, Will contests and disputes, trust administration, intestate successions, escheat partitions, and other cases within the jurisdiction of the Probate Court in Wayne County.
Individuals seeking to access Wayne County probate court records should mail or visit the Wayne County Probate Court during office hours at:

359 East Walnut Street, Jesup,
GA 31546
Phone: (912) 427-5940
Email: hcunningham@waynecountyga.us.

Note: Accessing Wayne County probate records may require valid government-issued photo identification.

Wayne County Property Records

In Wayne County, property records are publicly accessible. There are several options for accessing property records in Wayne County. Individuals seeking access to Wayne County property deeds, zoning information, building permits, property sales records, plat maps, and other property-related documents should apply any of the following options:

In Wayne County, the Wayne County Clerk of Superior Court – Property Division is the custodian of property records; interested individuals should visit their website and search for property records through the available links. Requesters may also log into the Wayne County Tax Assessor's Office Property Search Portal. These search tools allow users to look for Wayne County property records by their owners’ names, property locations, parcel numbers, and other criteria. Alternatively, call, email, or send mail requests to the Wayne County Tax Assessor's Office at:

P.O. Box 174,
Jesup,
GA 31598
Phone: (912) 427-5920
Email: bjohns@waynecountyga.us.

Furthermore, Wayne County property tax information is accessible through the Wayne County Tax Commissioner's Office Tax Information and Payment Portal.

Wayne County Court Records Online

Record seekers may access Wayne County court records through Georgiacourtrecords.us and other private websites. These online resources offer convenient access to documents and information. Users may access Wayne County court records and documents from other courts across Georgia from different locations through advanced search tools. However, users of private websites should note that they are not official platforms, and there may be inconsistencies in their documents and information. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed.