Bulloch County Civil Court Records

Bulloch County civil court records are filed and maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Statesboro. The county participates in the re:SearchGA online portal, which lets the public search civil case data and view many documents remotely. The clerk's office in Statesboro handles all in-person access and certified copy requests for Bulloch County civil records.

Bulloch County Civil Records on re:SearchGA

Bulloch County participates in the re:SearchGA system, which gives the public remote access to civil court records without requiring a visit to Statesboro. This portal is managed through Tyler Technologies and provides real-time data from the Bulloch County Superior Court's case management system. For anyone who needs to find or review civil case information in Bulloch County, this is the best starting point.

To search Bulloch County civil records, go to researchga.tylerhost.net and select Bulloch County from the county list. The system lets you search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results include case type, filing date, and case status. Many Bulloch County civil cases have attached document images that you can view or download directly. This saves time compared to visiting the Statesboro courthouse, especially for initial case research.

The image below was captured from the GSCCCA clerk directory page for Bulloch County, which confirms the county's participation in the re:SearchGA portal and lists the clerk's current contact details.

This GSCCCA profile page serves as the official gateway to Bulloch County's online civil records portal and is a reliable starting point for confirming clerk information before submitting requests for Bulloch County civil records.

Bulloch County Superior Court Clerk Office

The Superior Court Clerk in Statesboro is the official custodian of all Bulloch County civil court records. The office files new civil cases, maintains the case index, issues certified copies, and handles all public records requests. When re:SearchGA does not have the document you need, this office is your next contact in Statesboro.

Bulloch County is part of the Middle Judicial Circuit, which covers several counties in this part of Georgia. The Bulloch County clerk serves only Bulloch County cases. For civil records from neighboring counties in the same circuit, you need to contact those clerks separately. The Statesboro office handles the full range of civil case types: domestic relations, contract disputes, property matters, equity cases, and appeals from the Magistrate and State Courts of Bulloch County.

Civil Case Types in Bulloch County

The Bulloch County Superior Court in Statesboro handles all types of civil cases that fall under the Superior Court's general jurisdiction. Bulloch County has a mix of rural and small-city character shaped by the presence of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. This mix affects the type of civil cases that come before the court.

Property and land cases are common in Bulloch County. The county has active agricultural land markets, and disputes over easements, boundaries, and land contracts generate civil filings in Statesboro. Real estate transactions connected to the university and the broader Statesboro market also produce civil cases tied to title disputes and contract claims.

Domestic relations cases make up a significant share of the Bulloch County civil docket. Divorce, child custody, child support, and modification of prior court orders are all handled by the Superior Court in Statesboro. These are civil cases and their records are public. Protective orders and family violence petitions are also filed here, though certain portions of those files may have restricted public access.

Contract and commercial disputes, personal injury suits, and civil fraud claims are other case types you find in Bulloch County civil records. The Magistrate Court of Bulloch County handles small claims up to $15,000, and the State Court of Bulloch County handles other civil matters below the Superior Court threshold. Each court keeps separate records. Call the Bulloch County Superior Court Clerk in Statesboro to confirm which court handled a case if you are unsure.

What Bulloch County Civil Records Show

A civil case file in Bulloch County begins with the complaint or petition. This document names the parties and sets out what the plaintiff claims and what relief they seek. The defendant's answer is filed next. Both are public records from the moment they are filed with the Bulloch County Superior Court Clerk in Statesboro.

As the case proceeds, the record grows with each filing. Motions, hearing notices, court orders, and procedural rulings are all part of the permanent case file in Bulloch County. Temporary orders may be entered early in a case. Final judgments, consent decrees, and dismissal orders close the case on the record. If a party appeals, the notice of appeal and appellate filings add more layers to the record. Every document filed in a Bulloch County civil case stays with the clerk in Statesboro.

Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-94, the Superior Court Clerk is required by law to maintain a complete and accurate index of all civil cases. This is the foundation of both the re:SearchGA portal and the GSCCCA search system for Bulloch County. You can search this index by party name or case number to find any civil case filed in Statesboro.

Open Records Access for Bulloch County Civil Cases

Civil court records in Bulloch County are public records under Georgia law. The Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. §§ 50-18-70 through 50-18-74, requires public agencies including courts to provide access to their records upon request. The Bulloch County Superior Court Clerk must respond within three business days. You do not need a special reason to request records, and you do not need to be a party to the case.

Most civil case files in Bulloch County are open to the public. Sealed cases, juvenile matters, and certain domestic violence records may have limited access. The clerk in Statesboro will tell you if a specific case has any restrictions. For all other Bulloch County civil records, the full file is available for inspection and copying during normal office hours.

To get certified copies of Bulloch County civil records, visit the clerk's office in Statesboro or send a written request by mail. You need the case number or party names to identify the record. The clerk will pull the file and tell you what is available. Fees apply per page plus a certification charge. Check the GSCCCA eCert portal at ecert.gsccca.org to see if electronic certified copies are available for any Bulloch County document you need. This can save a trip to Statesboro for certain records.

Electronic Access and Filing for Bulloch County

Attorneys filing civil cases in Bulloch County can use the eFileGA system at efilega.tylertech.cloud. This statewide platform routes electronic filings directly to the Bulloch County Superior Court Clerk in Statesboro. Because Bulloch County uses the Tyler Technologies platform for both case management and re:SearchGA, electronic filing integrates smoothly with the online records portal.

The GSCCCA search tool at gsccca.org/search also covers Bulloch County civil records and real estate filings. For attorneys and researchers who need to track case activity across multiple Georgia counties, the GSCCCA FANS system at fans.gsccca.org provides filing notification alerts. CourtTRAX at courttrax.org is another subscription tool that aggregates civil case data from Georgia counties including Bulloch. Self-represented parties filing in Bulloch County should call the clerk in Statesboro to confirm filing requirements before attempting electronic submission.

Cities in Bulloch County

All civil cases from Bulloch County residents go to the Superior Court Clerk in Statesboro. Statesboro is the county seat and the only qualifying city in Bulloch County for a dedicated records page.

Other communities in Bulloch County include Brooklet, Portal, and Register, along with numerous unincorporated areas. Residents of all these communities file civil cases at the Bulloch County Superior Court Clerk in Statesboro.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Bulloch County. Civil cases must be filed in the correct county. If you are not sure which county has jurisdiction over your matter, the clerk in Statesboro can help you figure out the right venue.