Tift County, GA Courts and Public Records
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- Misdemeanors
- Criminal Records
- Federal Dockets
The Clerk of Superior Court in Tift County keeps the county's Superior Court records, including felony, civil, and domestic relations cases.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Superior Court and Clerk of Superior Court, Tift County |
| Main Address | 237 E. 2nd Street, Tifton, GA 31793 |
| Main Phone | (229) 386-7810 |
| Website | www.tiftcounty.org |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Tifton) |
| Handles | Felonies, civil cases, and domestic relations matters in Superior Court |
| Does NOT Handle | Probate matters (Probate Court), juvenile matters (Juvenile Court), small claims and eviction cases (Magistrate Court), and federal cases (U.S. District Court for Georgia) |
| Records Requests | Open records request page |
How to Search Tift County Court Records
Have the person's full name, a case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court in Tift County.
Online
Go to georgiacourts.gov for official state judicial branch resources.
Check the Tift County clerk page for any online records or indexes.
Confirm which records the clerk makes available online.
Best for: Checking official online resources first
In Person
Go to 237 E. 2nd Street, Tifton, GA 31793.
Bring party names and any case number you have.
Ask the clerk which office holds your case type.
Best for: Records and copies not found online
By Phone
Call (229) 386-7810 to confirm which records the clerk holds.
Ask what details the clerk needs before you visit.
Confirm the request process before sending any documents.
Best for: Checking records before a visit
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
Tift County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Tift County courts handled an estimated 7,830 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 7,684. The estimate scales Georgia statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~7,830
Total filings in CY 2024
~7,684
Total dispositions in CY 2024
~1,566
Filings per judicial position (5 estimated positions)
~+17.1%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~7,830 | ~6,687 | ~+17.1% |
| Total Dispositions | ~7,684 | ~6,565 | ~+17.0% |
| Criminal Filings | ~3,469 | ~3,432 | ~+1.1% |
| Civil Filings | ~1,119 | ~1,007 | ~+11.1% |
| Family Law Filings | ~410 | ~403 | ~+1.7% |
| Probate Filings | ~1,169 | ~753 | ~+55.2% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~75 | ~71 | ~+5.6% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~189 | ~204 | ~-7.4% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~5 | ~5 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in probate filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Georgia statewide figures scaled by Tift County's 0.37% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Tift County?
Estimated total filings in Tift 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 | ~7,830 | ~7,684 | ~+17.1% |
| CY 2023 | ~6,687 | ~6,565 | ~-3.8% |
| CY 2022 | ~6,954 | ~6,826 | ~+6.5% |
| CY 2021 | ~6,528 | ~6,416 | ~+9.4% |
| CY 2020 | ~5,968 | ~5,894 | ~+9.4% |
Estimated filings changed +31.2% between CY 2020 and CY 2024, from 5,968 to 7,830. 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 Tift County's 0.37% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Tift County?
Georgia's trial courts handle different case types. Statewide judge counts by court class are shown below, but filing counts by case type are not published for Tift County.
| Court | What It Handles | Judges (Georgia statewide) |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Court | Felonies, civil cases, and domestic relations | 225 authorized judges |
| State Court | Civil and criminal cases, in counties where it exists | 134 judges |
| Juvenile Court | Juvenile delinquency, dependency, and related matters | 156 judges |
| Probate Court | Estates, guardianships, and marriage licenses | 201 judges |
| Magistrate Court | Small claims, eviction (dispossessory) cases, warrants, and preliminary hearings | 521 judges |
| Municipal Court | City ordinance and traffic violations within city limits | Not included in the statewide figures |
How Does Tift County Compare With Georgia Overall?
Tift County is estimated to account for about 0.37% of the 2,099,078 cases filed in Georgia courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Tift County | Georgia | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~7,830 | 2,099,078 | ~0.37% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+17.1% | +17.1% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~1,566 | 1,697 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~1,537 | 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 Tift County's 0.37% share of the state population.
Tift County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Georgia statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Tift 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 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 Tift County with the state.
Tift County Courthouse Locations
Tift County has 1 verified Clerk of Superior Court location in Tifton. Confirm the courthouse listed on your paperwork before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tift County Clerk of Superior Court | 237 E. 2nd Street, Tifton, GA 31793 | (229) 386-7810 | See location page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Tift County?
Trial cases in Tift County are split among the Superior Court, Magistrate Court, Probate Court, and Juvenile Court, and federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for Georgia.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Court named on your citation | Your citation lists the court and the court date. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Courts do not handle parking tickets; the citing city or agency does. |
| Misdemeanor | Magistrate Court, or State Court where it exists | The charge and paperwork show which court holds the case. |
| Felony | Superior Court, Criminal Division | The Clerk of Superior Court keeps felony records for Tift County. |
| DUI | Magistrate or State Court for misdemeanors; Superior Court for felonies | The charge on your paperwork decides the court. |
| Domestic violence | Superior Court or the court named in your paperwork | Ask the Clerk of Superior Court which court holds your case. |
| Civil lawsuit | Superior Court, or State Court where it exists | Superior Court keeps civil case records for the county. |
| Small claims | Magistrate Court | Small claims cases are heard in Magistrate Court. |
| Eviction | Magistrate Court | Eviction (dispossessory) cases are heard in Magistrate Court. |
| Divorce | Superior Court, Domestic Relations | Divorce cases are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court. |
| Child custody or support | Superior Court, Domestic Relations | Custody and support orders are issued in domestic relations cases. |
| Probate or estate | Probate Court | Estates and guardianships are handled separately from Superior Court. |
| Juvenile case | Juvenile Court | Juvenile proceedings are closed to the public. |
| Appeal | Georgia Court of Appeals or Supreme Court | Appeals go to the appellate court that matches the case type. |
Are Tift County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Tift County court records are public, with exceptions for juvenile, sealed, adoption, and family violence records.
Public records
Most court records are open to the public under the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 et seq.) and the court's own records rules.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, adoption, and family violence records are restricted and are not released as ordinary public records.
Online access
GeorgiaCourtAccess.org searches across record types, but its results are not official court records. Ask the Clerk of Superior Court which documents are available online.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of Superior Court at 237 E. 2nd Street, Tifton, GA 31793 to view or request records.
Open records requests can be submitted through the county's records request page.
Fees
The verified source files list no fees for this county's court records, so ask the clerk about copy costs before you request records.
How to Search Tift County Court Records Online
Search Tift County court records online by case type, then ask the clerk for documents that are not available online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Open GeorgiaCourtAccess.org to search by name, or check the Tift County clerk page for online indexes.
- Search by party name or case number, and note the case number from the results.
- Review the case details, including the court, parties, and status.
- Contact the Clerk of Superior Court for documents that are not available online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | GeorgiaCourtAccess.org or the Clerk of Superior Court | Case index and party names | Results are not official court records |
| Traffic | The court named on your citation | Court date and case status | Confirm the court with the clerk |
| Civil | Clerk of Superior Court | Case records held by the clerk | Some documents may require a request |
| Small claims | Magistrate Court that heard the claim | Case records held by that court | Confirm the court with the clerk |
| Family law | Clerk of Superior Court, Domestic Relations | Domestic relations case records | Restricted records are not released |
| Probate | Probate Court | Estate and guardianship files | Separate from the Superior Court clerk |
| Juvenile | Juvenile Court | Limited case information | Juvenile records are restricted |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Tift County
Payment options for Tift County citations and fines are not listed in the verified source files, so ask the court that issued the case.
Contact the court named on your citation, or the Clerk of Superior Court for criminal fines, to ask how to pay and what is accepted.
Call (229) 386-7810 with questions about your case, or visit www.tiftcounty.org for clerk information.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the court.
Tift County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Tift County court records?
Search by name on GeorgiaCourtAccess.org, then confirm the record with the Clerk of Superior Court, since search results are not official court records.
Are Tift County court records public?
Most are, under the Georgia 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 in Tift County?
Search by name on GeorgiaCourtAccess.org, then ask the Clerk of Superior Court to confirm the case details and documents.
How do I find a court date in Tift County?
Check the paperwork you received, or contact the court named on your citation or notice for the date.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Tift County?
Contact the court named on your citation, since no verified online payment page is listed for this county.
How many cases are filed in Tift County each year?
County filing counts are not published downloadably; statewide, superior court judges averaged 1,474 cases each over 2022-2024.
How many people live in Tift County?
Tift County had 42,254 residents in 2025, up 0.55% from 42,021 in 2024.
Is crime in Georgia 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
Tift County Georgia Superior CourtMore Info
| Address: | 237 E. 2nd St., Tifton, GA, 31793 |
| Phone Number: | 229-386-7810 |
| Fax: | 229-386-7813 |
| Website: | http://www.tiftcounty.org/government/clerk_of_court/index.php |
Tifton Municipal CourtMore Info
| Address: | 130 E 5th Street, Tifton, GA, 31794 |
| Phone Number: | 229-391-3967 |
| Fax: | 229-556-7404 |
| Website: | https://www.tifton.net/197/Municipal-Court |
Useful Links
- Welcome to Tift County, Georgia - Official Tift County website providing information on county departments, services, and important announcements.
- Tift County Courts - Page detailing the various courts in Tift County, including contact information and general court operations.
- Judicial Council of Georgia/Administrative Office of Courts - Offers comprehensive information about the Georgia judicial system including services and court locations.
- Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) - Provides access to statewide court records and electronic filing services for various documents.
- Council of Magistrate Court Judges - Resource for finding information about Magistrate Courts across Georgia including case management and court procedures.
- Georgia State Courts - Overview of the state court system in Georgia, including jurisdiction, operations, and contact information for state courts.
- Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia (PACGA) - Enhances resources for prosecutors, offering training programs and legal research tools for effective prosecution.
- Georgia Public Defender Council - Organization providing defense services for indigent defendants and resources for public defenders across Georgia.
- Access Court Records - Guide on obtaining court records in Georgia including instructions on public access points and request procedures.
- GeorgiaLegalAid.org - Provides free legal resources and assistance for low-income Georgians seeking legal help and court guidance.
- Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP - Legislative Information - Repository of Georgia legislative documents and legal resources for understanding local laws and court procedures.
- Georgia Department of Public Health - Offers resources on obtaining vital records including birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates.
- Council of Superior Court Judges - Provides resources and contacts for the Superior Courts of Georgia with judicial administration details.
- Interactive: Georgia's Court System - Informational graphical representation of Georgia's judicial system, explaining court hierarchy and specific roles.
- Georgia Council of Probate Court Judges - Offers guidelines, educational resources, and court management solutions to support the state's probate judges.
- Court Rules in Georgia - Detailed explanation and access to the rules governing court operations and procedures in Georgia's court system.
- Georgia Clerks Authority - Provides document search capabilities for real estate deeds, liens, and plats within Georgia jurisdiction.
- Georgia Association of Superior Court Clerks - An organization offering support and resources to clerks of Superior Courts across Georgia for improved court services.
- Council of Municipal Court Judges - Source of information about municipal courts, covering their role, processes, and available legal resources.
- Federal Judicial Center - Offers research and education resources, aimed at improving the administration of justice in federal courts, with relevance to state systems.
Table of Contents
- Tift County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Tift County Court Records
- Tift County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Tift County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Tift County?
- How Does Tift County Compare With Georgia Overall?
- Tift County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Tift County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Tift County?
- Are Tift County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Tift County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Tift County
- Tift County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links