Search Putnam County Family Court Records

Putnam County family court records are filed at the Superior Court Clerk office in Eatonton, Georgia. The Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit handles all family law cases here.

Putnam County Superior Court Clerk

The clerk office is at 100 S. Jefferson Avenue in Eatonton. Staff process family court filings, maintain the records, and provide copies. Putnam County is a mid-sized rural county in the Piedmont region. The office handles a moderate caseload. Call (706) 485-4504 to ask about fees or check hours before visiting.

Putnam County sits in the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Other counties in this circuit include Baldwin, Greene, Hancock, Jasper, Jones, Morgan, and Wilkinson. Judges rotate through all these courthouses. Family hearings in Eatonton follow the circuit schedule. The clerk knows when the next sessions are planned.

The GSCCCA statewide search portal below covers Putnam County records.

Search by name and select Putnam County from the drop-down list.

Types of Family Court Cases in Putnam County

Divorce is the most common family court filing in Putnam County. O.C.G.A. § 9-10-91 says you need to be a Georgia resident for six months before you file. The case is filed where the defendant spouse lives. Putnam County processes uncontested and contested divorces. An uncontested case with no disputes can be done in about 45 days. Contested divorces take much longer, especially when property or child custody is at stake.

Custody matters are filed here under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3. The court focuses on the child's best interest. The judge looks at each parent's home, parenting skills, work situation, and any concerns about abuse or neglect. Children who are 14 and older get to choose which parent to live with. For ages 11 to 13, the court considers what the child wants but makes its own decision.

Protective orders cost nothing to file in Putnam County. O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3 bars any fee for family violence petitions. A temporary order can be issued the same day. A hearing follows within 30 days.

Online Search Options for Putnam County

The GSCCCA is the top online resource for Putnam County records. It costs $14.95 per month. Pages are $0.50 each. Search by name and filter to Putnam County for the best results.

Lawyers file through eFileGA or PeachCourt. Both work around the clock. Self-represented parties file on paper at the courthouse. CourtTrax provides another way to search court records by name.

Putnam County does not run its own online case search. For complete records, call (706) 485-4504 or go to the clerk office in Eatonton. Older records are more likely to require an in-person visit.

Child Support in Putnam County

Child support in Putnam County follows O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. Both parents provide income data. The court uses the income shares model to set the support payment. Health insurance and child care costs factor into the formula. The order is filed at the clerk office on Jefferson Avenue.

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services enforces orders for Putnam County families. DCSS can garnish wages, seize tax refunds, and suspend licenses. Call 1-877-423-4746 for help. Custodial parents use these services at no cost.

Use the DCSS website to manage your case or find the closest office.

Additional Family Court Records

Adoption records in Putnam County are sealed under O.C.G.A. § 19-8-2. A judge must authorize release. The clerk keeps these files but cannot give them out without a court order. This rule applies across Georgia.

Paternity records are open to the public. These cases establish legal fatherhood and affect custody, support, and inheritance. Request copies from the Putnam County clerk with a case number or the names involved.

For copies, visit 100 S. Jefferson Avenue in Eatonton. You can mail a request with case details, your address, and payment. Certified copies carry the court seal and cost more. Call (706) 485-4504 for current fees.

Cities in Putnam County

Putnam County includes Eatonton and a few small communities. All family court cases go through the Superior Court in Eatonton. No cities here qualify for a separate page.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Putnam County in the middle of Georgia. Verify jurisdiction before requesting records.