Pickens County Family Court Records Search

Pickens County family court records are managed by Clerk of Superior Court Stacie R. Hinton in Jasper, Georgia. The Appalachian Judicial Circuit covers all family law matters here.

Pickens County Superior Court Clerk

Stacie R. Hinton is the Clerk of Superior Court for Pickens County. Her office at 52 N. Main Street in Jasper handles all family court filings. Staff process new cases, keep the records, and help the public search for documents. Pickens County is in the foothills of north Georgia. The courthouse in Jasper is the only place to file family court cases in the county.

Call (706) 253-8761 for questions about fees, hours, or specific records. The staff are familiar with the filing process and can walk you through what you need if you are filing on your own.

Pickens County is part of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit along with Fannin and Gilmer counties. The judges rotate between these three courthouses. Family court hearings in Jasper follow the circuit schedule. The clerk can tell you when the next family law session is planned.

Use the GSCCCA portal below to search Pickens County records online.

Types of Family Court Cases in Pickens County

Divorce is the most common family case filed in Pickens County. O.C.G.A. § 9-10-91 says you must live in Georgia for six months before filing. The case is filed where the defendant lives. Pickens County processes uncontested and contested divorces. Uncontested cases can be done in about 45 days. Contested divorces take longer because the court must resolve disputes over property, custody, or support.

Custody filings are common here too. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3, the court looks at the child's best interest. The judge considers each parent's home, work life, parenting ability, and any history of abuse. Children 14 and older pick which parent they want to live with. The court follows that pick barring a good reason not to. For ages 11 to 13, the child's preference is heard but the judge decides.

Protective orders cost nothing to file. O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3 prohibits fees for family violence petitions. A temporary order can be issued the same day. A hearing takes place within 30 days for a longer order. Records stay at the Pickens County clerk office.

Online Search Options for Pickens County

The GSCCCA covers Pickens County records. A subscription costs $14.95 per month. Pages are $0.50 each. Search by name and filter to Pickens County for the most relevant results.

Attorneys file electronically through eFileGA or PeachCourt. Both are open around the clock. Self-represented parties must file on paper at the courthouse. CourtTrax provides another way to search Georgia court records by name.

Pickens County does not have its own online records search. For complete results, visit the clerk office in Jasper or call (706) 253-8761. The staff can help with records that may not appear in the statewide databases.

Child Support in Pickens County

Child support orders follow O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. Both parents submit income. The court uses the income shares model to figure the payment amount. Health care and child care expenses are part of the calculation. The order is filed at the clerk office in Jasper.

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services enforces orders for Pickens County families. DCSS can garnish wages, seize tax refunds, and pull licenses for non-payment. Call 1-877-423-4746. There is no charge for custodial parents.

The DCSS website has case management tools and office locations statewide.

Additional Family Court Records

Adoption files are sealed in Pickens County. O.C.G.A. § 19-8-2 requires a court order to release them. The clerk keeps these records but cannot hand them over without a judge's sign-off. This applies across all Georgia counties.

Paternity records are public. A paternity case establishes legal fatherhood and impacts custody, support, and inheritance. Get copies from the Pickens County clerk by giving a case number or the names of the parties.

For copies, visit 52 N. Main Street in Jasper or mail a request. Include case details, your address, and payment for copies. Certified copies carry the court seal and cost more than plain copies. Call (706) 253-8761 for current fees.

Cities in Pickens County

Pickens County includes Jasper, Talking Rock, and Nelson. All family court filings go through the Superior Court in Jasper. No cities in this county meet the population threshold for a separate page.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Pickens County in north Georgia. Confirm jurisdiction before requesting records.