Miller County Colquitt Court Records Search

Miller County public records are maintained in Colquitt. 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 Miller County agencies. Staff must respond to requests within three business days.

Miller County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all court records in Miller County. The office is in the courthouse in Colquitt. 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.

Miller 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.

Miller County Probate Court Records

The Miller County Probate Court handles vital records and estate matters. The office is in Colquitt. You can obtain birth and death certificates here. Marriage licenses are issued by this court. Estate records and wills are maintained in this office.

Vital records in Miller 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.

Miller County Sheriff's Office Incident Reports

The Miller County Sheriff's Office maintains incident and arrest records. Their main office is on Pine Street in Colquitt. 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.

Miller County Property and Tax Records

The Tax Commissioner manages property tax records in Miller County. The office is in Colquitt. 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 Miller County Records

Several state agencies serve Miller 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 Miller County

Miller County includes this incorporated area.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Miller County.