Peach County, GA Courts and Public Records
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The Peach County Court in Fort Valley is where Peach County Superior Court matters are heard. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps the county's court records.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Peach County Court |
| Main Address | 205 W. Church St., P.O. Box 389, Fort Valley, GA 31030 |
| Main Phone | (478) 825-5331 |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Fort Valley) |
| Handles | Felonies, civil cases and domestic relations matters in Superior Court |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Georgia), parking tickets (issuing agency), and appeals (Georgia Court of Appeals or Supreme Court) |
How to Search Peach County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready. The Clerk of Superior Court in Fort Valley keeps Peach County court records.
Online
Go to georgiacourts.gov for official statewide court information.
Ask the Clerk of Superior Court whether online search is available.
Confirm the court's current search options before you visit.
Best for: Official court information
In Person
Go to 205 W. Church St., P.O. Box 389, Fort Valley, GA 31030.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk division that handles your case type.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call (478) 825-5331 to confirm what the clerk needs.
Ask which office holds your case type before you visit.
Ask the clerk what to bring before you visit.
Best for: Confirming what to bring before visiting
Search by Name on GeorgiaCourtAccess.org
Go to GeorgiaCourtAccess.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Peach County Court Statistics
Georgia does not publish Peach County superior court filing counts in a downloadable form, so this section reports statewide superior court workload alongside the county's population. Figures are Georgia statewide unless labelled for Peach County.
225
Authorized superior court judges, Georgia statewide
1,474
Superior court cases per judge, Georgia statewide three-year average (2022-2024)
50,234
Georgia residents per superior court judge (2025 population, rounded)
29,877
Peach County population, 2025 Census estimate
| Metric | Georgia statewide |
|---|---|
| Authorized superior court judges | 225 |
| Superior court cases per judge (three-year average, 2022-2024) | 1,474 |
| Judge workload value (AOC judicial need measure) | 243.0 |
| State court judges | 134 |
| Juvenile court judges | 156 |
| Probate court judges | 201 |
| Magistrate court judges | 521 |
| Georgia population, 2025 | 11,302,748 |
How Have Court Filings Changed in Peach County?
Estimated total filings in Peach County moved up over the last five years; dispositions are estimated at a similar level.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2024 | ~5,484 | ~5,382 | ~+17.1% |
| CY 2023 | ~4,684 | ~4,598 | ~-3.8% |
| CY 2022 | ~4,870 | ~4,781 | ~+6.5% |
| CY 2021 | ~4,572 | ~4,494 | ~+9.4% |
| CY 2020 | ~4,180 | ~4,128 | ~+9.4% |
Estimated filings changed +31.2% between CY 2020 and CY 2024, from 4,180 to 5,484. The largest annual change was +17.1% in CY 2024. The latest change of +17.1% reflects statewide Georgia trends. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Georgia statewide figures scaled by Peach County's 0.26% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Peach County?
County case type counts are not published in a downloadable form. The table lists Georgia's court types, what each generally handles, and the statewide judge count for each.
| Court | What It Handles | Statewide Judges |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Court | Felonies, civil cases and domestic relations in one of 50 judicial circuits | 225 |
| State Court | Misdemeanors, traffic and civil cases, in counties that have a State Court | 134 |
| Magistrate Court | Small civil claims, dispossessory (eviction) cases and warrants | 521 |
| Probate Court | Estates, guardianships and marriage licenses | 201 |
| Juvenile Court | Delinquency, dependency and other juvenile matters | 156 |
| Municipal courts | City ordinance and traffic violations within city limits | Not in statewide totals |
Traffic cases may be heard in State Court, Magistrate Court or a municipal court, depending on the county and the charge.
How Does Peach County Compare With Georgia Overall?
Peach County is estimated to account for about 0.26% of the 2,099,078 cases filed in Georgia courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Peach County | Georgia | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~5,484 | 2,099,078 | ~0.26% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+17.1% | +17.1% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~1,828 | 1,697 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~1,794 | 1,665 | Estimated at the state level |
| Criminal share of filings | ~44.3% | 44.3% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Civil share of filings | ~14.3% | 14.3% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Family law share of filings | ~5.2% | 5.2% | Same as state (estimate) |
These county values are estimates built from statewide Georgia figures, so they track the state mix by design. Actual county dockets may differ. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Georgia statewide figures scaled by Peach County's 0.26% share of the state population.
Peach County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Georgia statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Peach County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 16.5% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 91.1% of Georgia's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
31,216
Violent crimes, Georgia statewide, 2025
144,550
Property crimes, Georgia statewide, 2025
276.2
Violent crime rate per 100K, Georgia statewide, 2025 (population 11,302,748)
-16.5%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Georgia statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (175,766 vs 210,520)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 582 | 5.1 | 747 | -22.1% |
| Rape | 3,191 | 28.2 | 3,535 | -9.7% |
| Robbery | 3,513 | 31.1 | 4,276 | -17.8% |
| Aggravated assault | 23,930 | 211.7 | 25,474 | -6.1% |
| Violent crimes total | 31,216 | 276.2 | 34,032 | -8.3% |
| Burglary | 16,513 | 146.1 | 22,177 | -25.5% |
| Larceny-theft | 111,417 | 985.8 | 130,378 | -14.5% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 16,620 | 147.0 | 23,933 | -30.6% |
| Property crimes total | 144,550 | 1,278.9 | 176,488 | -18.1% |
Rates use the Georgia 2025 population of 11,302,748. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Peach County with the state.
Peach County Courthouse Locations
Peach County has 1 Superior Court location, the courthouse in Fort Valley. Check your notice or summons for the assigned courthouse before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peach County Court | 205 W. Church St., P.O. Box 389, Fort Valley, GA 31030 | (478) 825-5331 | Not verified; call (478) 825-5331 |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Peach County?
The Clerk of Superior Court keeps Peach County Superior Court records. Federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for Georgia, and parking tickets go to the agency that issued them.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | State Court, Magistrate Court or municipal court | The court is named on the citation you received. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Trial courts do not handle parking tickets. |
| Misdemeanor | State Court or Magistrate Court | Which one applies depends on the county and the charge. |
| Felony | Superior Court | Felony cases are heard in Superior Court, and the clerk keeps the records. |
| DUI | State Court or Superior Court | Check the charge on your arrest paperwork to confirm the court. |
| Domestic violence | Magistrate Court or Superior Court | Criminal charges and protective orders can go to either court. |
| Civil lawsuit | Superior Court | Superior Court hears civil lawsuits, and the clerk keeps the file. |
| Small claims | Magistrate Court | Magistrate Court hears small claims cases in Georgia. |
| Eviction | Magistrate Court | Dispossessory (eviction) cases are filed in Magistrate Court. |
| Divorce | Superior Court | Divorce is a domestic relations case heard in Superior Court. |
| Child custody or support | Superior Court | Custody and support are domestic relations matters in Superior Court. |
| Probate or estate | Probate Court | Probate Court handles estates and guardianships, separate from Superior Court. |
| Juvenile case | Juvenile Court | Juvenile matters are heard in Juvenile Court and their records are restricted. |
| Appeal | Georgia Court of Appeals or Supreme Court | Appeals are not heard by the county's trial courts. |
Are Peach County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Peach County court records are public under Georgia's Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 et seq.) and each court's own records rules, but some records are restricted.
Public records
Most case files kept by the Clerk of Superior Court are open to inspection, subject to the court's rules.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, adoption and family violence records are restricted. Ask the clerk what applies to a specific case.
Online access
The directory data lists no online case search for this court. Ask the Clerk of Superior Court what is available online.
In-person access
Visit the courthouse at 205 W. Church St., P.O. Box 389, Fort Valley, GA 31030 to inspect or request records. Call (478) 825-5331 to confirm which office holds your case.
Fees
No fees are listed in the verified directory data, so ask the clerk for current copy and search fees.
How to Search Peach County Court Records Online
Use any online option listed for Peach County where available, and call the clerk for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law or juvenile.
- Check the online option listed for the court, or call (478) 825-5331 to confirm which office handles your case.
- Search by party name or case number and note the case number from the results.
- Review the case information for status, parties and scheduled dates.
- Call the clerk at (478) 825-5331 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Clerk of Superior Court, (478) 825-5331 | Felony case information from the clerk | Online access is not listed; call to confirm |
| Traffic | Court named on your citation; call (478) 825-5331 to confirm | Case status and court date | Online access depends on the court |
| Civil | Clerk of Superior Court, (478) 825-5331 | Civil case information from the clerk | Online access is not listed; call to confirm |
| Small claims | Magistrate Court; call (478) 825-5331 to confirm | Claim status from the court | Online access is not listed; call to confirm |
| Family law | Clerk of Superior Court, (478) 825-5331 | Domestic relations case information | Restricted details are not public online |
| Probate | Probate Court, a separate court; ask (478) 825-5331 for its contact | Estate and guardianship files | Not part of the Superior Court clerk records |
| Juvenile | Juvenile Court; call (478) 825-5331 to ask about access | Limited case information | Juvenile proceedings are restricted |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Peach County
The verified directory data lists no online payment portal for Peach County fines, so ask the court directly about payment options.
- Phone: Call (478) 825-5331 and ask which payment methods the court accepts for traffic citations and criminal fines.
- In person: Visit 205 W. Church St., P.O. Box 389, Fort Valley, GA 31030 to ask the clerk about payment options and accepted forms of payment.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the court's traffic division.
Peach County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Peach County court records?
Use the online option listed for the court where available, or call (478) 825-5331 or visit the clerk at 205 W. Church St., P.O. Box 389, Fort Valley, GA 31030.
Are Peach County court records public?
Most are, under Georgia's Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 et seq.), but juvenile, sealed, adoption and family violence records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Call the Clerk of Superior Court at (478) 825-5331 with the defendant's full name and approximate dates.
How do I find a court date?
Check your citation, summons or notice first, then call (478) 825-5331 to confirm the court date.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
The directory data lists no online payment portal, so call (478) 825-5331 or visit the courthouse to ask about payment options.
How many cases are filed in the county each year?
County filing counts are not published in a downloadable form. Georgia superior courts averaged 1,474 cases per judge over 2022-2024, a statewide figure.
What is the most common case type?
County case type counts are not published. Georgia's statewide superior court workload is reported only as cases per judge.
Is crime rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 8.3% to 31,216 in 2025 from 34,032 in 2024, and property crimes fell 18.1% to 144,550 from 176,488, as reported to the FBI. These are Georgia statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Peach County Georgia Superior CourtMore Info
| Address: | 205 West Church St., Fort Valley, GA, 31030 |
| Phone Number: | 478-825-2535 |
| Website: | https://www.peachcounty.net/superior-court.cfm |
Useful Links
- "Peach County Government" - Official Peach County Government website provides general information about public services, departments, and contact details for county officials.
- "Magistrate Court - Peach County, Georgia" - Find information about Peach County Magistrate Court including their services, forms, frequently asked questions, and contact information.
- "Peach State Court" - Explore resources offered by Peach State Court, including case search tools, forms, and legal assistance programs.
- "Peach County Probate Court" - Learn about the services provided by Peach County Probate Court, including estate administration, marriage licenses, and guardianship matters.
- "Peach County Clerk of Superior Court - Real Estate Division" - Access real estate records, file documents, and find deed-related information through the Peach County Clerk of Superior Court's office.
- "Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority" - Centralized resource for public records, UCC filings, and other court-related services within Georgia state, including Peach County.
- "Judicial Council of Georgia" - The Judicial Council is a policy-making body that oversees the court system in Georgia with resources for legal professionals and the public.
- "Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia" - Information hub for district attorneys, solicitors, and legal materials relating to criminal prosecution across the state courts.
- "Requesting Records from Georgia Government" - Guidelines and procedures for requesting public records from various state agencies and governmental bodies in Georgia.
- "State Bar of Georgia" - Useful legal resources, including lawyer directories, legal education, and public information from the State Bar of Georgia.
- "Small Claims Court in Georgia" - Resource guide explaining procedures, filing claims, and resolving disputes in small claims court within the Georgia jurisdiction.
- "Georgia Legal Aid" - Non-profit providing valuable legal services, assistance, and resources for individuals who cannot afford a lawyer in Georgia.
- "Georgia Probate Courts" - Information, guidelines, and forms for handling probate matters across the state's various probate courts, including Peach County.
- "Filing for Divorce in Georgia" - Comprehensive guide on the divorce process, court proceedings, and filings necessary within Georgia, with pertinent legal considerations.
- "Georgia Courts Self-Help Resource Center" - Official Georgia Courts portal offering self-help resources, instructional guides, and support for different legal issues and procedures.
- "Public Records Access - Fulton County, GA" - Portal for accessing a variety of public records, useful for comparison, within Fulton County and general Georgia area.
- "Georgia Judicial Gateway" - Gateway to judicial services including a search for court case records, legal forms, and e-filing systems in Georgia.
- "Atlanta Legal Aid Society" - Legal aid society offering free legal services to low-income citizens, with extensive materials available online for self-help.
- "Georgia Archives" - Access historical records, databases, and archival materials maintained by the Georgia Archives for research and public interest.
- "Probate Court Standard Forms" - Collection of standard forms accessible for probate applications, estate settlements, and other related court activities in Georgia.
Table of Contents
- Peach County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Peach County Court Records
- Peach County Court Statistics
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Peach County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Peach County?
- How Does Peach County Compare With Georgia Overall?
- Peach County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Peach County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Peach County?
- Are Peach County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Peach County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Peach County
- Peach County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links