Find Family Court Records in Colquitt County

Colquitt County family court records are maintained at the Superior Court Clerk office in Moultrie, Georgia. The county is part of the Southern Judicial Circuit and handles all family law filings, including divorce, custody, child support, and protective order cases.

Colquitt County Superior Court Clerk

The Colquitt County Superior Court Clerk office is at 101 S. Main Street in Moultrie. Call (229) 616-7420 for information about family court records, fees, or office hours. The clerk handles all family law filings for Colquitt County. Divorce petitions, custody disputes, child support orders, and protective order requests are all processed here.

Colquitt County is in south Georgia with Moultrie as its main city. The court handles a steady number of family court cases each year. The clerk office is organized and the staff can look up records by name or case number. Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours. You can also call ahead or send a written request by mail.

Colquitt County family court records are public unless a judge seals them. Most divorce decrees, custody orders, and support filings are available to anyone who asks. The clerk office is the only official source for these records in the county.

Family Court Case Types in Colquitt County

Divorce cases make up the largest share of Colquitt County family court records. The full file includes the initial petition, financial disclosures, any settlement terms, and the final decree. Both contested and uncontested divorces go through the clerk office. Uncontested ones are simpler and faster since both parties agree on the key issues.

Custody cases come next. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3, Colquitt County judges decide custody based on the best interest of the child. They look at the home environment, each parent's bond with the child, and whether there are any safety concerns. Colquitt County family court records for custody cases include parenting plans, temporary orders, and the final custody order.

Other types include legitimation cases, name changes, and modifications to existing orders. Each type adds records to the Colquitt County court file system.

Searching Colquitt County Records Online

The GSCCCA search portal covers Colquitt County in the statewide database. Search by name and select Colquitt County from the dropdown. The system has deeds, liens, and court records. It is the best starting point for finding Colquitt County family court records online.

Below is the GSCCCA search portal where you can look up Colquitt County family court records.

Check this free tool before driving to the courthouse in Moultrie.

The Odyssey eFileGA platform supports electronic filings in Georgia courts. The CourtTrax system also lets you search court data by name. Both may have Colquitt County family court records, depending on the case and filing method.

For records not available online, the clerk office at 101 S. Main Street in Moultrie is where you go. Bring your ID and whatever details you have about the case.

Child Support in Colquitt County

Child support is a regular part of Colquitt County family court records. Georgia uses income shares under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26 to set support amounts. Both parents share income data. The court considers insurance, daycare, and other costs. The resulting order gets filed at the Colquitt County clerk office and becomes part of the family court record.

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services assists Colquitt County residents with enforcement. If a parent is not paying, DCSS can garnish wages, intercept tax refunds, and suspend licenses. They handle modifications too, when income or circumstances change. All enforcement actions create new records in the Colquitt County family court file.

Here is the DCSS homepage for Colquitt County residents needing child support help.

Apply for services online or contact a local DCSS office for in-person assistance with child support matters.

Colquitt County Protective Orders

Protective orders are free to file in Colquitt County. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3, victims of family violence can petition the Superior Court for protection. Colquitt County judges can grant a temporary order the same day if the threat is immediate. A hearing follows within days.

The Georgia protective order page provides forms and filing instructions. Once a judge grants the order, it enters the statewide registry. Any law enforcement officer in Georgia can enforce it. Colquitt County family court records for these cases track the full process from petition to final order. Some details may be restricted to protect the person who filed.

Record Copies and Fees

To get copies of Colquitt County family court records, visit the clerk office at 101 S. Main Street in Moultrie. Standard copies are charged per page. Certified copies cost more and carry the official court seal. Bring your ID and case details.

Mail requests work too. Include party names, case type, and approximate dates. Enclose a check or money order for the fees. Call (229) 616-7420 first to check the current rates. Colquitt County family court records are public unless sealed, so anyone can request copies regardless of whether they are named in the case.

Cities in Colquitt County

Colquitt County includes Moultrie, Berlin, Doerun, Funston, and Norman Park. All family court cases for residents of these cities are filed at the Colquitt County Superior Court in Moultrie. None of these cities are large enough for their own pages on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Colquitt County in south Georgia. Make sure you know where your case was filed before making a records request.