Crawford County Family Court Records

Crawford County family court records are kept at the Superior Court Clerk office in Knoxville, Georgia. The county is part of the Macon Judicial Circuit and processes divorce, custody, child support, and protective order filings for all Crawford County residents.

Crawford County Superior Court Clerk

The Crawford County Superior Court Clerk office is at 100 S. Camp Street in Knoxville. You can call (478) 836-3328 for questions about family court records, filing procedures, or fees. The clerk office is the sole place in Crawford County that handles family law filings and stores family court records.

Crawford County is a small, rural county in central Georgia. The population is low, and the court processes a small number of family cases each year. That means less of a wait when you visit. The clerk staff can give more attention to each request. Walk in with a name or case number, and they can usually find what you need right away.

Crawford County family court records include divorce filings, custody orders, child support cases, and protective order documents. These records are public unless a judge has sealed them. The clerk office provides standard and certified copies for a fee.

Family Court Case Types in Crawford County

Divorce cases are the most common type of family court filing in Crawford County. The file holds the petition, any financial disclosures, settlement agreements, and the final decree. Both contested and uncontested divorces are processed at the clerk office in Knoxville. When both parties agree on terms, the case moves through faster.

Custody cases also come through Crawford County's family court. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3, judges decide custody based on the best interest of the child. Crawford County judges weigh the parent-child bond, home stability, and any safety concerns. The family court records for these cases include parenting plans, temporary orders, and the final custody ruling.

Legitimation petitions are another type of filing in Crawford County. An unmarried father needs to file one before he can seek custody or visitation rights under Georgia law. These cases create their own file at the clerk office.

Online Search for Crawford County Records

The GSCCCA search portal is the main online tool for looking up Crawford County family court records. Search by name and select Crawford County from the list. The statewide database covers deeds, liens, and court records. While not every document is indexed, you can see what is available before making a trip to Knoxville.

Below is the GSCCCA search portal used to find Crawford County family court records online.

Start here to check if Crawford County family court records are in the online system.

The Odyssey eFileGA platform handles electronic filings for Georgia courts. If Crawford County cases were filed online, documents may be available through this system. The CourtTrax portal provides another way to search Georgia court data by name.

For records that are not online, visit the clerk office at 100 S. Camp Street in Knoxville. Bring your ID and whatever details you have about the case. The staff will look it up and provide copies for a fee.

Child Support in Crawford County

Child support orders are part of many Crawford County family court records. Georgia calculates support using income shares guidelines under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. Both parents share income information. The court factors in health insurance, daycare costs, and the number of children. The order gets filed at the Crawford County clerk office.

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services assists Crawford County residents with enforcement and modifications. When a parent falls behind, DCSS can garnish wages, seize tax refunds, and suspend licenses. They also handle requests to change the support amount when circumstances shift, such as a job loss or a raise.

Here is the Georgia DCSS homepage for Crawford County residents seeking child support help.

Apply online or contact a local DCSS office for help with child support matters in Crawford County.

Crawford County Protective Orders

Protective orders are free to file in Crawford County. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3, anyone facing family violence can petition the court. Crawford County judges can issue a temporary order the same day if the danger is real. A hearing follows within days to decide on longer-term protection.

The Georgia protective order page has forms and filing steps. Once a Crawford County judge signs the order, it enters the statewide registry. Any officer in Georgia can enforce it. Crawford County family court records for protective orders include the petition through the final order. Some details may be restricted for safety reasons.

Macon Judicial Circuit

Crawford County is part of the Macon Judicial Circuit along with Bibb County, Peach County, and other nearby counties. Circuit judges rotate between counties. A Crawford County family court case might be heard by a judge who also sits in Macon. But the records always stay at the Crawford County clerk office in Knoxville.

Being in the same circuit as Bibb County (Macon) gives Crawford County residents access to more legal resources. Family law attorneys in Macon regularly handle cases from the surrounding counties. Legal aid groups that serve the Macon area may also be available to help Crawford County residents with family court matters.

Getting Record Copies

Visit the clerk office at 100 S. Camp Street in Knoxville to get copies of Crawford County family court records. Standard copies have a per-page charge. Certified copies cost more but carry the court seal. Bring your ID and any case details you have.

Mail requests are accepted too. Include the names of the parties, case type, and dates. Enclose a check or money order for the fees. Call (478) 836-3328 to check current rates before sending your request. Crawford County family court records are public unless sealed by a judge.

Cities in Crawford County

Crawford County includes Knoxville and Roberta. All family court cases for residents of these communities are filed at the Crawford County Superior Court in Knoxville. Neither city is large enough for its own page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Crawford County in central Georgia. Make sure your case was filed in Crawford County before requesting records.