Bryan County Family Court Records

Bryan County family court records are filed and kept at the Superior Court Clerk office in Pembroke, Georgia. As part of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit, Bryan County processes divorce filings, custody cases, child support orders, and protective order petitions for all residents across the county.

Bryan County Superior Court Clerk

The Bryan County Superior Court Clerk office is the main source for family court records in the county. The office sits at 151 S. College Street in Pembroke. You can call (912) 653-3870 to ask about a case, check on filing fees, or find out the hours. All family court records go through this office. That includes divorce petitions, custody orders, and support cases.

Bryan County is a growing area near the coast. The county has seen more residents move in over the past decade, and the court docket has grown with it. Family court cases make up a good chunk of the filings each year. The clerk staff can pull records if you give them a name or case number. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. You can also send a written request by mail if you can't get to the courthouse in person.

Bryan County family court records are public in most cases. Some records that involve minors or sensitive details may have parts blacked out. But the basic case info, filing dates, and orders are open to anyone who asks.

Types of Family Court Records in Bryan County

Bryan County family court records cover a range of case types. The most common are divorce filings. When a couple files for divorce in Bryan County, the petition, financial disclosures, and final decree all become part of the court file. These are stored at the clerk office and can be looked up by name or case number.

Custody cases are another big category. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3, the court decides custody based on the best interest of the child. Bryan County judges look at each parent's home life, work schedule, bond with the child, and any history of abuse. The records for these cases include parenting plans, temporary orders, and final custody orders.

Child support filings are common too. Bryan County processes these through the court system, and the state Division of Child Support Services may also be involved. Protective orders round out the main family court record types. These get filed when someone faces threats or abuse from a family member.

Searching Bryan County Family Court Records Online

The GSCCCA search portal is the main online tool for finding Bryan County family court records. This statewide system lets you search by name and filter by county. It covers deeds, liens, and court records. Not every document is online, but it gives you a good starting point.

Here is the GSCCCA search portal, which includes Bryan County in the statewide database for court records.

Use this tool to search for Bryan County family court records from home before making a trip to the courthouse.

The Odyssey eFileGA system handles electronic filings in many Georgia courts. If a Bryan County case was filed through this system, some documents may show up there. The CourtTrax portal is another option. It lets you search Georgia court data by name across multiple counties.

Here is the Odyssey eFileGA portal used for electronic court filings in Bryan County and other Georgia courts.

If you filed documents online or want to check whether a Bryan County case has electronic records, the Odyssey system is worth a look.

Child Support in Bryan County

Child support is a key part of many Bryan County family court records. Georgia uses the income shares model under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26 to set payment amounts. Both parents report what they earn. The court factors in health insurance, daycare, and the number of kids. The final order goes into the Bryan County court file.

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services helps with enforcement when payments fall behind. DCSS can garnish wages, grab tax refunds, and suspend licenses. They also handle requests to change the support amount when someone's income changes or life circumstances shift.

Bryan County residents can apply for DCSS help online or at a local office. The state system works with the Bryan County clerk office to keep records current. Any modification or enforcement action creates new entries in the family court file.

Bryan County Protective Orders

Filing a protective order in Bryan County is free. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3, anyone facing family violence can petition the court for protection. The Bryan County Superior Court can issue an emergency order the same day if the threat is immediate. A full hearing follows within a few days.

The Georgia protective order page has the forms and instructions. Bryan County keeps these records at the clerk office. Once a judge grants the order, it goes into a statewide registry. Any law enforcement officer in Georgia can enforce it. Some details in protective order files may be sealed to keep the petitioner safe.

Bryan County family court records for protective orders include the petition, any temporary order, hearing notes, and the final ruling. If the order gets extended or modified later, those updates are part of the file too.

Getting Copies of Bryan County Records

You can get copies of Bryan County family court records a few ways. The simplest is to visit the clerk office at 151 S. College Street in Pembroke. Bring your ID and whatever case details you have. The staff will search the system and print copies for a fee. Certified copies cost more than standard ones.

You can also request records by mail. Write a letter that includes the full names of the parties, the case type, and approximate dates. Send it to the Bryan County Superior Court Clerk at the Pembroke address. Include a check or money order for the fee. Call ahead at (912) 653-3870 to find out the current cost per page.

For online access, the GSCCCA portal is free to search. But downloading or printing certified copies still requires going through the clerk office. Bryan County family court records that are public can be accessed by anyone. You don't need to be a party to the case to request copies.

Cities in Bryan County

Bryan County includes Pembroke, Richmond Hill, and a few smaller communities. All family court cases for these residents are filed at the Bryan County Superior Court in Pembroke. Richmond Hill has grown rapidly, but family court records for the city still go through the county clerk office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Bryan County in southeast Georgia. Make sure your case was filed in Bryan County before requesting records from the clerk.