Find Civil Court Records in Coweta County

Coweta County civil court records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Newnan. The county participates in the re:SearchGA online system, which gives the public direct access to civil case filings, orders, and documents from a computer or phone. In-person access is also available at the Newnan courthouse.

Coweta County Civil Records on re:SearchGA

Coweta County is one of a select group of Georgia counties that participates in the re:SearchGA portal. This is a significant benefit for anyone who needs to find civil court records without traveling to Newnan. The system is managed through Tyler Technologies and gives real-time access to Coweta County civil case data.

To use re:SearchGA for Coweta County civil records, go to researchga.tylerhost.net. From there, select Coweta County from the county list. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. The results show case type, filing date, and case status. Many cases include document images you can view and download directly. This system covers a wide range of civil case types filed in Coweta County Superior Court.

Re:SearchGA is a strong tool for researching Coweta County civil court records from anywhere. The platform is faster and more detailed than a basic index search. If you need to check whether someone is involved in a civil suit, find a judgment, or confirm a filing date in Coweta County, this portal is the place to start.

The screenshot below shows the Coweta County GSCCCA clerk profile, taken from the GSCCCA clerk directory, which links to the re:SearchGA system for Coweta County civil court records.

This profile page confirms Coweta County's participation in the re:SearchGA system and provides the direct link you need to begin your search for Coweta County civil records online.

Coweta County Superior Court Clerk Office

The Superior Court Clerk in Newnan is the official custodian of all Coweta County civil court records. The clerk's office files new cases, maintains the case index, issues certified copies, and manages the public records request process. For records not available through re:SearchGA, this office is your next step.

Coweta County civil cases include the full range of Superior Court matters. Contract disputes, property claims, equity actions, domestic relations cases, and appeals from lower courts all generate records kept by this office in Newnan. The clerk also accepts new civil filings and can tell you about filing requirements for Coweta County Superior Court.

Civil Case Types in Coweta County Court

Coweta County's Superior Court handles civil matters across many categories. The county has grown steadily over the past two decades, and the civil docket reflects that growth. More residents and businesses mean more disputes that end up in court.

Real estate and property cases are among the most common in Coweta County. As development has expanded south of Atlanta, boundary disputes, title claims, and contract issues tied to real property have increased. Domestic relations cases also make up a large portion of the civil docket. These include divorce, child custody, child support, and modification of prior orders in Coweta County.

Contract and commercial disputes are filed regularly in Coweta County Superior Court. Businesses and individuals who claim a breach of agreement bring these cases here. Personal injury suits, civil fraud claims, and wrongful death actions are also civil matters handled by the Coweta County Superior Court. State Court cases involving smaller claims are handled by the Coweta County State Court, and those records are kept separately.

The Magistrate Court of Coweta County handles civil claims up to $15,000. These records are maintained by the Magistrate Court, not the Superior Court Clerk. If you are looking for a small claims judgment in Coweta County, check with the Magistrate Court in Newnan directly.

What Coweta County Civil Records Show

A civil case file in Coweta County builds from the first filing forward. The complaint or petition is the starting document. It names the parties, states the legal claims, and asks for specific relief. The defendant's answer comes next. Both documents are public from the moment they are filed with the Coweta County Superior Court Clerk.

As the case moves forward, the file grows. Motions, discovery disputes, hearing notices, and court orders all go into the case file. Temporary orders may be entered early in a case, especially in domestic matters in Coweta County. Final judgments, consent orders, and decrees close the case on the record. Even if a case settles privately, any settlement filed with the court becomes part of the Coweta County record.

Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-94, the Superior Court Clerk must maintain a complete index of all civil cases. This index is the tool you use to search Coweta County records by name or case number. The re:SearchGA portal builds on this index and adds document images for many filings.

Electronic Filing for Coweta County Civil Cases

Attorneys filing civil cases in Coweta County can use the eFileGA system at efilega.tylertech.cloud. This statewide platform routes electronic filings directly to the Coweta County Superior Court Clerk in Newnan. The system works for many civil case types, and it speeds up both filing and case processing.

Because Coweta County uses the Tyler Technologies platform for re:SearchGA, the county's case management system integrates well with eFileGA. Attorneys familiar with the re:SearchGA interface will find eFileGA straightforward to use. Self-represented parties should check with the clerk's office in Newnan about whether they are required to file electronically or can still file paper documents for their Coweta County civil case.

Open Records Access in Coweta County

Civil court records in Coweta County are public records under Georgia law. The Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. §§ 50-18-70 through 50-18-74, gives any person the right to inspect and copy public records. Court records maintained by the Coweta County Superior Court Clerk fall within the scope of this law. You do not need a reason to request access, and the clerk cannot deny a request simply because you are not a party to the case.

Most civil cases in Coweta County are fully open to the public. Exceptions exist for sealed cases, juvenile matters, and certain domestic violence records. The clerk's staff will tell you if a file has restricted access. For all other Coweta County civil records, the full file is available for review or copy.

Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and are required for many legal purposes. To get a certified copy of a Coweta County civil record, visit the clerk's office in Newnan or submit a written request by mail. Fees apply per page, plus a certification fee. The GSCCCA eCert system at ecert.gsccca.org may offer electronic certified copies for some Coweta County document types. Check the portal to confirm availability before making the trip to Newnan.

Cities in Coweta County

All civil cases from Coweta County residents are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Newnan. Newnan is the county seat and the only qualifying city in Coweta County for a dedicated records page.

Other communities in Coweta County include Grantville, Haralson, Luthersville, Moreland, Palmetto, Senoia, Sharpsburg, and Turin. Residents of these areas file civil cases at the Coweta County Superior Court Clerk in Newnan.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Coweta County. Civil matters must be filed in the county where the case has jurisdiction. If you are unsure which county applies to your situation, the clerk in Newnan can point you in the right direction.