Find Civil Court Records in Wilkinson County
Civil court records in Wilkinson County are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Irwinton as part of the Oconee Circuit court system. You can search for case filings, judgment records, and property liens through the GSCCCA online portal at gsccca.org/search, or you can visit or contact the clerk's office in Irwinton for direct assistance and certified copies. This page walks you through the available resources and how to use each one.
Wilkinson County Quick Facts
Superior Court Clerk of Wilkinson County
The Superior Court Clerk in Irwinton is responsible for keeping all civil court records filed in Wilkinson County. State law at O.C.G.A. § 15-6-94 spells out the clerk's duty to index and preserve these records. The Oconee Circuit includes Wilkinson County, and any civil case that goes through the Superior Court here is on file with the clerk.
The clerk's office is located at the Wilkinson County Courthouse in Irwinton. Staff there can help you look up a case by name or case number, pull documents for review, and make copies. If you need a certified copy, there is a per-page fee set by state law.
Business hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call ahead before visiting to confirm hours and to ask about whether the specific record you need is immediately available or in off-site storage. Staff can give you a time estimate for retrieval if needed.
- Address: Wilkinson County Courthouse, Irwinton, GA 31042
- Phone: (478) 946-2221
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Judicial Circuit: Oconee Circuit
Online Civil Record Search Through GSCCCA
The GSCCCA search portal at gsccca.org/search provides online access to Wilkinson County civil court records. You can search by party name or document type to find civil case filings, liens, and related documents that have been entered into the statewide index from the clerk's office in Irwinton.
The GSCCCA search portal at gsccca.org/search is the main tool for looking up Georgia civil records online. The screenshot below shows the search interface you will use.
Use this portal to search by name across all Georgia counties at once, or narrow to Wilkinson County specifically. Results show the document type, file date, and the parties involved. Some documents can be viewed in full from the portal; others require a copy request from the clerk's office or through eCertification.
Basic searches are free. Viewing or downloading full documents may carry a fee depending on the document type. The portal is available around the clock, so you can search at any time without waiting for office hours.
Types of Civil Records Available
The Wilkinson County Superior Court hears a variety of civil case types. All filings go to the clerk and become part of the public record. Common civil record types include:
- Civil lawsuits over contracts, debts, and business disputes
- Real property and land title cases
- Divorce and other domestic relations cases
- Adoption and name change proceedings
- Personal injury and wrongful death suits
- Judgment liens and garnishment actions
- Mechanics' and materialman's liens
- Equity cases and injunctions
The Magistrate Court in Wilkinson County handles smaller civil claims, usually those under $15,000. These records are separate from the Superior Court files. Contact the magistrate court clerk in Irwinton for those records. Probate records involving wills and estates are kept at the Wilkinson County Probate Court, also separate from the civil court system.
CourtTrax and Fines and Fees Information
CourtTrax is a tool that provides information about fines, fees, and case status across Georgia courts. If you are trying to find out what fees are associated with a civil filing or need to check the status of a payment in a Wilkinson County case, CourtTrax can help.
The CourtTrax portal at courttrax.org provides fines and fees information for Georgia courts, including cases in Wilkinson County. The screenshot below shows the CourtTrax interface.
CourtTrax is especially useful if you received a court notice with a balance due and want to verify the amount before making a payment. It also helps attorneys and parties track filing fee information across multiple cases and counties.
For questions about fees specific to a Wilkinson County filing, you can also call the clerk's office directly. Staff can tell you the current fee schedule and explain what charges apply to your specific type of request or filing.
FANS Alert System
FANS (Filing Activity Notification System) is a free service from the GSCCCA at fans.gsccca.org. You can register a name, and the system will send you an email alert any time a new document is filed in a Georgia Superior Court under that name. This includes Wilkinson County filings.
This is a practical tool for property owners and businesses. If someone files a lien against your property or sues you and you want to know right away, FANS does the watching for you. You do not have to keep checking the portal manually. Setup is free and only takes a few minutes.
One account can monitor multiple names and multiple counties. If you have interests across several Georgia counties, you can track all of them through a single FANS login.
Georgia Open Records Act
Civil court records in Wilkinson County are public records under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Any person may request them. You do not need to be a party to the case or have a legal reason. The clerk must respond to a written open records request within three business days.
Some records are sealed by court order or restricted by law. Adoption records and cases involving minors are common examples of restricted records. If the record you want is restricted, the clerk will tell you and cite the legal reason. You can contest a denial through the process provided in the Open Records Act.
Fees apply for copies. Ask the clerk for the current rate and an estimate of total costs before you submit a large records request. Sending a check or money order with your request can speed things up when requesting by mail.
Nearby Counties
Civil cases must be filed in the county where the defendant lives or where the dispute arose. Check these neighboring county records if you are unsure which court has jurisdiction.