Spalding County Griffin Court and Land Records

Spalding County public records are maintained in Griffin. This west-central 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 Spalding County offices. Staff must respond to requests within three business days.

Spalding County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court maintains court records in Spalding County. The office is in the courthouse in Griffin. They handle civil, criminal, and domestic cases. Real estate records including deeds and mortgages are filed here. You can search for property liens and transfers. The clerk provides certified copies of documents.

Spalding County is the seat of the Griffin Judicial Circuit. The Superior Court hears felony criminal cases and major civil matters. The clerk keeps court minutes and case dockets. Jury lists are maintained in this office. Most records are public under state law. Some sealed and juvenile records have access limits.

Spalding County Probate Court Records

The Spalding County Probate Court handles vital records and estate matters. The office is in Griffin. You can obtain birth and death certificates here. Marriage licenses are issued by this court. Estate records and wills are maintained. Weapons carry permits are processed here as well.

Vital records in Spalding 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. Marriage records show all licenses issued in the county.

Spalding County Sheriff's Office Incident Reports

The Spalding County Sheriff's Office maintains incident and arrest records. Their main office is on West Solomon Street in Griffin. 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. This data is public under Georgia law.

Spalding County Property and Tax Records

The Tax Commissioner manages property tax records in Spalding County. The office is in Griffin. You can search property ownership by address or name. Records show assessed values and payment history. Vehicle tags and mobile home registrations are processed here.

The Tax Assessor maintains property maps and valuations. You can view parcel data and sales histories. Assessment appeals must be filed by the deadline each year. Property records are public under Georgia law.

State Resources for Spalding County Records

Several state agencies serve Spalding 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 Spalding County

Spalding County includes these incorporated areas.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Spalding County.