Access Rockdale County Civil Court Records

Rockdale County civil court records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Conyers. The county participates in the re:SearchGA online portal, giving the public remote access to civil case filings, orders, and documents. For full case files and certified copies, the clerk's office in Conyers handles all requests.

Rockdale County Civil Records on re:SearchGA

Rockdale County participates in the re:SearchGA system, which is one of the better online tools for finding Georgia civil court records. This portal gives public access to Rockdale County civil case data without requiring a visit to the Conyers courthouse. If you need to confirm whether a civil case was filed in Rockdale County, this is your fastest starting point.

To search Rockdale County civil records, go to researchga.tylerhost.net and select Rockdale County from the county list. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. The system returns results showing case type, filing date, and status. Many Rockdale County civil cases include document images you can view directly in the portal. This makes it easy to review filings and orders without making the drive to Conyers.

The GSCCCA clerk profile page below was captured from the GSCCCA clerk directory for Rockdale County, which shows the county's online access options for civil court records.

This profile lists the Rockdale County Superior Court Clerk's contact details and confirms the county's participation in the re:SearchGA civil records portal.

Rockdale County Superior Court Clerk

The Superior Court Clerk in Conyers is the official custodian of all Rockdale County civil court records. The office handles all filings for the Superior Court, maintains the case index, and provides certified copies to the public. This office is your point of contact for any civil record need in Rockdale County that goes beyond what re:SearchGA provides online.

Rockdale County is a single-county judicial circuit, which means the Superior Court here serves only this county. The clerk's office in Conyers handles all Superior Court civil cases, domestic relations filings, equity matters, and appeals from the Magistrate and State Courts. The office also manages real estate filings, liens, and UCC filings that may tie to civil case records in Rockdale County.

Types of Civil Cases in Rockdale County

Rockdale County's Superior Court handles a wide range of civil cases. The county's location east of Atlanta along Interstate 20 means it sees a mix of suburban and semi-rural civil disputes. The civil docket includes both domestic and non-domestic matters.

Domestic relations cases are common in Rockdale County. Divorce, child custody, child support, and modification of prior orders are all civil matters that go through the Superior Court Clerk in Conyers. These records are public and searchable through re:SearchGA. Real estate and property disputes also appear regularly in Rockdale County civil records. Land use disputes, boundary claims, and title issues tied to residential and commercial development generate civil filings in Conyers.

Contract disputes, personal injury suits, and commercial litigation are also part of the Rockdale County civil docket. The State Court of Rockdale County handles civil claims that do not require the Superior Court's jurisdiction, and those records are maintained separately. For larger claims and matters involving equity, the Superior Court in Conyers has jurisdiction over Rockdale County civil cases. The Magistrate Court handles small claims up to $15,000 and maintains its own records.

What You Find in Rockdale County Civil Records

Civil case files in Rockdale County contain the complete paper trail of a lawsuit. The complaint or petition comes first. It sets out what the plaintiff claims and what remedy they seek. The defendant's answer follows. Both are public from the moment they land at the Rockdale County Superior Court Clerk's office in Conyers.

As the case moves through the court system, additional filings stack up in the record. Motions, court orders, hearing schedules, and discovery-related filings are all part of the case file. The final judgment or decree is the last document in most cases. If one party appeals, a notice of appeal opens a new phase of the record. Every document filed in a Rockdale County civil case stays with the clerk in Conyers.

Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-94, the Superior Court Clerk must keep a complete and accurate index of all civil cases. This index is what powers the re:SearchGA search function for Rockdale County records. You can use it to find any case that was filed in the Superior Court here, going back many years.

Open Records Access in Rockdale County

Civil court records in Rockdale 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 request and inspect these records. The Rockdale County Superior Court Clerk must respond to public records requests within three business days. You do not need to be a party to the case, and you do not have to explain why you want the records.

Most civil case files in Rockdale County are fully accessible. The exceptions are sealed cases, juvenile matters, and certain domestic violence files where a judge has ordered limited access. For all other cases, the complete file is open for inspection and copying. If you are unsure whether a specific Rockdale County case has any restrictions, the clerk's staff in Conyers can check before you make the trip.

To get certified copies of Rockdale County civil records, visit the clerk in Conyers or submit a written request by mail. Fees apply per page plus a certification charge. The GSCCCA eCert portal at ecert.gsccca.org may offer electronic certified copies for some Rockdale County document types. Check the portal first, as this can save time over an in-person visit.

Electronic Filing for Rockdale County Civil Cases

Attorneys filing civil cases in Rockdale County Superior Court can use the eFileGA system at efilega.tylertech.cloud. The platform routes electronic filings directly to the clerk's case management system in Conyers. Because Rockdale County uses the Tyler Technologies platform for re:SearchGA, the filing and records systems are well integrated for the county.

Self-represented parties in Rockdale County should contact the clerk in Conyers before attempting electronic filing. Requirements vary by case type. For most pro se litigants, paper filing in person remains the standard path at the Rockdale County courthouse. The CourtTRAX system at courttrax.org also provides civil case data for Rockdale County and can be useful for attorneys tracking multiple cases across Georgia.

Conyers and Rockdale County Civil Records

Conyers is the county seat of Rockdale County, with a population of approximately 20,111. Conyers does not have a dedicated city records page because it falls below the population threshold for this site. All civil court records for Conyers residents are filed with the Rockdale County Superior Court Clerk at the Conyers courthouse. There is no separate city court for civil matters in Conyers; all Superior Court civil cases in the county go through the single clerk's office on Court Street.

If you are looking for civil court records related to a Conyers address or business, search through re:SearchGA using the Rockdale County option. The county seat's cases make up the large majority of Rockdale County civil filings, so the county search will return the cases you need. Call the clerk in Conyers at (770) 278-7700 if you need help narrowing your search to a specific Conyers case.

Cities in Rockdale County

Rockdale County's largest city is Conyers, the county seat, with a population of about 20,111. Conyers does not have a dedicated city page on this site because it is below the qualifying threshold. All civil cases from Rockdale County, including those filed by Conyers residents, go through the Rockdale County Superior Court Clerk in Conyers.

Other communities in Rockdale County include Milstead and unincorporated areas that are part of the county. All civil cases for these communities are also handled by the Rockdale County Superior Court Clerk on Court Street in Conyers.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Rockdale County. If you need to file a civil case or find records and are not sure which county has jurisdiction, the clerk in Conyers can help you figure out the right venue.