Camden County Civil Court Records

Civil court records in Camden County are held by the Superior Court Clerk in Woodbine and can be accessed through statewide tools like the GSCCCA search portal. This page covers how to find civil case filings, request documents, and use online systems to search Camden County civil court records from any location.

Camden County Superior Court Clerk

The Camden County Superior Court Clerk in Woodbine is the primary keeper of civil court records in the county. All civil case filings, orders, judgments, and related documents pass through this office. The clerk's office is part of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, which also covers Brantley, Glynn, and Wayne counties. That circuit structure means a judge from the circuit may preside over civil cases in any of those counties, but each clerk keeps their own records locally.

When a civil matter is filed in Camden County, the clerk assigns a case number and enters the case into the statewide record management system. From that point forward, all documents tied to the case are maintained and indexed by the clerk's office. These records cover contract disputes, injury claims, property matters, civil domestic actions, and any other civil filings brought in Superior Court. Camden County Magistrate Court handles smaller civil claims, typically under $15,000, and those records are held separately from Superior Court filings.

The clerk's office at the Camden County courthouse in Woodbine is the place to go if you need to inspect a file in person, request certified copies of civil documents, or file new civil pleadings. Staff can guide you on what forms to bring and what fees apply at the time of your visit.

Note: Camden County does not have its own standalone online civil case search portal, so the GSCCCA and related statewide tools are your best options for remote access.

Search Camden Civil Records Online

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority operates the main statewide search platform used to access civil court records from Camden County online. The GSCCCA search portal at gsccca.org/search covers indexes for real estate instruments, liens, UCC filings, and related civil court documents recorded through the Camden County Superior Court Clerk. These records are available by name or document type.

Below is the GSCCCA homepage, the starting point for online access to civil-related records from Camden County and every other Georgia county served by the cooperative.

The GSCCCA website gives access to recorded civil documents, lien indexes, and property-related instruments from Camden County going back many years through its searchable database.

Premium accounts on GSCCCA cost $29.95 per month and allow full search and print access. A regular account runs $14.95 per month. Free browsing of basic indexes is also available without an account for some document types.

The GSCCCA search portal shown below provides direct access to search civil case-related filings including lien indexes, real estate records, and UCC documents tied to Camden County.

Use the GSCCCA search page to look up civil-related instruments recorded by the Camden County Superior Court Clerk, including liens, security deeds, and civil judgment records.

Search results show the document type, parties involved, filing date, and book and page references for each Camden County civil record found in the index.

Civil Courts in Camden County

Camden County has three courts that generate civil court records. Superior Court handles the largest civil cases with no dollar cap, including major property disputes, serious injury claims, contract matters over the Magistrate threshold, and domestic civil actions. Superior Court civil records in Camden County are the most comprehensive set of civil filings you can access through the clerk's office in Woodbine.

State Court in Camden County handles a limited range of civil matters and misdemeanor cases. It does not have the full civil jurisdiction of Superior Court but does generate civil court records for the cases it handles. The Magistrate Court covers small claims and civil disputes up to $15,000, as well as landlord-tenant matters and civil arrest warrant applications. If a Magistrate Court civil case is appealed, it transfers to Superior Court, creating records in both courts.

Under Georgia law, Superior Court clerks are responsible for maintaining civil court records under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-94, which establishes the authority and duties of the GSCCCA to support clerks across all 159 Georgia counties. Camden County's clerk operates within this framework.

Note: If you are unsure which court handled a civil matter, start with the Superior Court Clerk since they maintain the broadest range of civil court records in Camden County.

Related Civil Records and Tools

Civil court records in Camden County connect to several broader record systems. When a civil judgment from Camden County Superior Court is recorded as a lien against real property, it shows up in both the court docket and the GSCCCA land records index. Checking both sources gives you the most complete view of how a civil case resolved and whether it affected any property interests in Camden County.

The FANS system at fans.gsccca.org is a free property fraud alert service open to all Georgia residents, including those in Camden County. Property owners can register their name and address to receive automatic alerts when documents are recorded against their property in the Superior Court Clerk's index. This is relevant to civil matters involving unauthorized liens, forged deeds, or fraudulent civil judgments tied to Camden County real estate.

For certified copies of recorded civil documents, the eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org lets you order digital certified copies of instruments recorded through the Camden County Superior Court Clerk without traveling to Woodbine. These certified documents are tamper-proof and self-validating. CourtTRAX at courttrax.org compiles fines and fees data from Georgia courts, including Camden County, and is a supplemental source for civil case financial information.

The Georgia Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 establishes that all public records, including civil court records, are open for inspection and copying unless specifically restricted by law or court order. Camden County civil court records are public under this framework, and the clerk must respond to records requests within three business days.

Filing Civil Cases in Camden County

Civil filings in Camden County Superior Court can be submitted electronically through the Odyssey eFileGA system at efilega.tylertech.cloud. Attorneys licensed in Georgia can register and file civil cases from this platform without visiting the courthouse in Woodbine. The system is available around the clock and sends email updates as the clerk's office processes each submission. Self-represented parties also have the option to file through eFileGA or to bring paper documents directly to the clerk's window.

Each new civil filing in Camden County must include a case filing information form, which the clerk uses to index the civil court record into the statewide case management system. Once filed, all documents become part of the permanent civil case file and are accessible through the appropriate clerk office in Woodbine. Copies of filed documents can be requested from the clerk. Certified copies carry a per-page fee and require the clerk's official certification. For more on how to submit an open records request for civil filings, contact the Camden County Superior Court Clerk directly.

Cities in Camden County

Camden County includes Woodbine, St. Marys, Kingsland, and several smaller communities. All civil cases from these cities are filed with the Camden County Superior Court Clerk in Woodbine. No cities in Camden County currently exceed the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

St. Marys, with a population of approximately 20,119, is the largest city in Camden County. Kingsland is another sizable community in the county. Civil court records for residents and businesses in any of these communities are maintained by the same clerk's office in Woodbine.

Nearby Counties

Camden County borders several other Georgia counties. Civil cases must be filed in the county where the defendant lives or where the dispute took place. Check nearby county records if you are uncertain which court has jurisdiction over a civil matter.