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Rockdale County, Georgia Court Records

Rockdale County court records represent the official documents associated with all legal actions processed through a courthouse in Rockdale County. Court records may contain information on the case filing process, motions filed by parties involved, court orders entered throughout a proceeding, and judgments entered against parties. They also contain docket entries associated with hearings or trials held in the proceeding, as well as additional documentation prepared during an action.

Each Superior Court Clerk typically maintains responsibility for most of the official records of its county. However, other types of court records would be maintained by the clerks of those specific courts. Official court records may also provide connections to other public records. In addition to being a part of a larger collection of public records, they could be referenced together. Criminal court records may have references to arrest records. Also, there may be references to vital records such as birth certificates and marriage licenses

Are Rockdale County Court Records Public?

Yes, the majority of all Rockdale County court records are public records. Thus, members of the general public may review or copy them unless access has been limited by statute or by court order. Public access to court records in the State of Georgia is regulated by the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq.) and the Uniform Superior Court Rules. Pursuant to these rules, with the exception of specified instances, Georgia county court records are open for public inspection. Many of the case records from Georgia Courts may be viewed electronically via the statewide eAccess Portal.

However, not every type of court record is accessible to the general public. There are several types of court records that are confidential either due to statute or because they were sealed by a court to protect an individual's right to privacy. Court records may also be restricted for other interests that outweigh the need to make the document available to the general public. These include Juvenile Court cases, adoption records, mental health proceedings, domestic relations matters, sensitive personal information contained within a document, and any documents that are subject to a sealing order.

Note that if access is denied to a particular record, only those individuals who are authorized or are parties involved in the case may inspect such records.

What Information is Available in Rockdale County Court Records?

Court records in Rockdale County vary depending on case type and court handling and are not all publicly available. What is available generally includes things like:

  • Case number
  • Type of case
  • Filing date
  • Name of court
  • Names of people suing and being sued
  • Names of lawyers involved
  • Claims or charges filed
  • Petitions and complaints
  • Motions and pleadings
  • Court orders
  • Judgments and final decisions
  • Dates of hearings and trials
  • Docket entries
  • Warrants when they are publicly available
  • Sentencing information
  • Details about probation when information is public
  • Civil awards or damages
  • Divorce decrees when accessible
  • Probate filings
  • Guardianship and conservatorship records
  • Traffic citations and results
  • Appeals and filings by appellate courts
  • Court fees and costs
  • Exhibits available for public inspection

Some records or parts of records may be withheld or blacked out under Georgia law to protect confidential information or comply with court orders.

Rockdale County Court Records Search

Online Access

Rockdale County provides individuals the ability to obtain a variety of public records online from the Georgia Courts eAccess portal. In addition, some county records are available online at the Rockdale County Clerk of Superior and State Courts website. These records will contain civil, criminal, traffic, and possibly other types of cases that have been filed.

However, the amount of record access provided is contingent upon which specific courts or case type is being accessed. Although most records will be available online, certain types of records and cases will not be available via this method. For example, some types of records are sealed and therefore cannot be accessed online. Those wishing to search for these types of records may need to provide their contact information and create an account prior to searching.

In-Person Access

Persons who would rather search for their case in person should visit the clerk's office located at the Rockdale County Courthouse at:

922 Court Street

Conyers GA 30012

The staff at the clerk's office may help locate their case file and make copies of any available public documents. Proper identification is required along with payment for any requested copies.

Mail and Phone Requests

Interested persons may also submit their record request by mail. Mail requests may be sent to:

Superior Court Clerk's Office

P.O. Box 937

Conyers GA 30012

Requestors should provide enough information about their case so that it may be found promptly.

Note that fees are required for copying records. Copy fees may be paid via money orders and attorney or business checks. Cash payments are only for in-person access.

Fees for Court Records in Rockdale County

Checking public court records in Rockdale County usually costs nothing. However, there may be fees if staff time is needed to search for, retrieve, redact, copy, certify, or reproduce records. Charges are authorized under the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-71) and are meant to recover actual processing costs rather than charging for access to those records themselves.

Under Georgia law, agencies may charge salary prorated to the lowest qualified employee needed to process a request, but the first 15 minutes of searching and retrieval time must be free. Fees for standard letter- or legal-size paper records generally should not exceed 10 cents per page, while electronic records might be charged at the actual cost of the storage media used. If the estimated cost exceeds $25, the requester must get an estimate of costs before processing begins. Agencies may also require advance payment for requests estimated to cost more than $500.

Rockdale County Courthouse Locations

Rockdale County Court types and locations are as follows:

Superior Courts in Rockdale County

Rockdale County Superior Court

Rockdale County Courthouse

922 Court Street, PO Box 937, Conyers, GA 30012

Phone: 770-278-7900

Fax: 770-278-7921

State Courts in Rockdale County

State Court of Rockdale County

Rockdale County Courthouse

922 Court Street, PO Box 938, Conyers, GA 30012

Phone: 770-278-7900

Fax: 770-278-7921

Juvenile Courts in Rockdale County

Rockdale County Juvenile Court

Rockdale County Courthouse

922 Court Street, Room 103, PO Box 452, Conyers, GA 30012

Phone: 770-278-7777

Fax: 770-278-8935

Probate Courts in Rockdale County

Probate Court of Rockdale County

Rockdale County Courthouse

922 Court Street, Room 107, Conyers, GA 30012

Phone: 770-278-7700

Fax: 770-278-8928

Magistrate Courts in Rockdale County

Rockdale County Magistrate Court

945 Court Street, PO Box 289, Conyers, GA 30012

Phone: 770-278-7800

Fax: 770-278-8915

Municipal Courts in Rockdale County

Municipal Court of Conyers

1178 Scott Street, Conyers, GA 30012

Phone: 770-929-4208

Fax: 770-785-3812

Criminal Records Access in Rockdale County

Rockdale County courts keep records of criminal cases filed within the county, but they are not the official source for statewide background checks of criminal history. In Georgia, official background checks are issued by the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), a division of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).GCIC compiles criminal history information submitted by law enforcement and courts throughout the state and issues authorized checks in accordance with Georgia law.

People who want to look up Rockdale County criminal cases may search available records through Georgia Courts eAccess or the website of the Clerk of Superior and State Courts in Rockdale County. Copies of public files may also be obtained by going to the Clerk's Office and requesting copies of public files in person. Please note sealed, expunged, restricted, or confidential records are not open to public inspection even if the case originated in Rockdale County.

Rockdale County Family Court Records

Family Court Records from Rockdale County will have many different types of documents. These records are associated with divorce, custody, child support, paternity, legitimation, domestic relations cases, and adoptions. The majority of all family law matters that are filed in Rockdale County are at the Rockdale County Superior Court level. A large amount of detail about each case is accessible via the Georgia Courts E-Access system or on the Rockdale County Clerk of Superior and State Courtswebsite. These include docket information and filings that are considered non-confidential. In addition, individuals may review available public records at the Clerk's Office when it is open.

Certified copies of divorce decrees, custody orders, and any other document issued by the Family Court may be requested by interested persons. These documents may be received by contacting the Clerk of Superior Court. Requestors will need to provide the necessary information regarding the case, such as the names of parties and case number, and pay the required certification and copying fees.

Note that Documents relating to adoptions, juvenile matters, and other cases which have been sealed pursuant to Georgia law or a court order cannot be reviewed or obtained.

Federal Court Records in Rockdale County

Federal court records are distinct from Rockdale County court records and pertain to cases heard by the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia, which serves Rockdale County. These records include civil lawsuits under federal law, bankruptcy matters, prosecutions involving federal law, and appeals from federal agencies.

Most federal court records are available electronically via the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system. Bankruptcy cases may also be accessed through appropriate federal bankruptcy courts. Individuals may also visit the clerk's offices of the Northern District of Georgia to look at or obtain copies of public records. Certain documents, including sealed filings, records containing sensitive personal information, and materials that are restricted by federal law or court order, are not accessible to the public.

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