Calhoun County Morgan Government Records
Calhoun County public records are maintained in Morgan. This southwest Georgia county offers access to court files, property deeds, and vital records. The Georgia Open Records Act protects your right to inspect these documents. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through 50-18-78 applies to all Calhoun County offices. Staff must respond to requests within three business days.
Calhoun County Quick Facts
Calhoun County Clerk of Superior Court
The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all court records in Calhoun County. The office is in the courthouse in Morgan. They handle civil and criminal case filings. Real estate records are also filed here. You can search for deeds, mortgages, and liens. The clerk provides certified copies of documents.
Calhoun County is part of the Southwestern Judicial Circuit. The Superior Court hears felony cases and civil suits. The clerk maintains court minutes and case dockets. Jury lists are on file. Most records are public under state law.
| Address |
Calhoun County Courthouse 166 S Butler Street Morgan, GA 39866 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (229) 849-2720 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Calhoun County Probate Court Records
The Calhoun County Probate Court handles vital records and estate matters. The office is in Morgan. You can obtain birth and death certificates here. Marriage licenses are issued by this court. Estate records and wills are maintained.
Vital records in Calhoun County date back to 1919. You must show ID to get certified copies. The Probate Court handles guardianship and conservatorship cases. These records help with genealogy research.
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Incident Reports
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office maintains incident and arrest records. Their main office is on Peterson Avenue in Morgan. You can request accident reports and incident records. Some reports related to active investigations may be restricted. Most routine reports are available under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70.
Arrest records show bookings into the county jail. These include charges and bond amounts. The Sheriff's Office maintains the sex offender registry for the county.
Calhoun County Property and Tax Records
The Tax Commissioner manages property tax records in Calhoun County. The office is in Morgan. You can search property ownership by address or name. Records show assessed values and payment history. Vehicle tags are processed here.
The Tax Assessor maintains property maps and valuations. You can view parcel data and sales histories. Property records are public under Georgia law.
State Resources for Calhoun County Records
Several state agencies serve Calhoun County residents. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority provides statewide searches. You can look up real estate records and civil case filings. The FANS system monitors property filings for free.
The Secretary of State has business entity records online. Search corporations and professional licenses at no cost. The Department of Public Health issues vital records. Certified copies are $25 each.
Learn more about open records at the Governor's Office portal. The Attorney General's Office publishes open government guides.
Cities in Calhoun County
Calhoun County includes this incorporated area.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Calhoun County.