Records Requests

Purpose of Records Request Form

This form is intended for requesting copies of court records not available through online portals. It should not be used to request legal advice, file pleadings, communicate with the judge, or submit general case questions.

General Records Request Information

Many court records may already be available online. Please search available portals first. If records cannot be located, submit a detailed request below. Please submit only one request per case. Requests are processed in order received.

Processing & Expectations

  • Response time approximately 3–5 business days.
  • Records may be viewed in person where permitted.

Court-Specific Notes

Magistrate Court:

  • Records generally retained approximately 10 years.

Court Records Access

Certain Lanier County court dockets and publicly available case documents may be accessed online through the following portals:

 

Probate Court dockets and publicly available case documents:
georgiaprobaterecords.com

 

Magistrate Court dockets and publicly available case documents:
georgiamagistraterecords.com

 

Traffic Court dockets:
georgiaprobaterecords.com

 

Please search the above portals before submitting a records request.

Requesting Records Not Available Online

At this time, copies of traffic case records and any records not available through the links above must be obtained by submitting a records request to the Court.

 

Please use the Records Request form below. Using the required fields, your request will automatically generate and send an email to the appropriate court division:

 

Magistrate Court → records@lanierprobatecourt.gov
Probate Court → records@lanierprobatecourt.gov
Traffic Court → records@lanierprobatecourt.gov

Important Notices

Only publicly available records may be released. Certain records may be confidential or restricted under Georgia law.

 

Fees may apply for copies, certification, or extensive research time as permitted by law.

 

Court staff cannot provide legal advice or interpret records.