Access Screven County Family Court Records

Screven County family court records are kept at the Superior Court Clerk office in Sylvania, Georgia. The Ogeechee Judicial Circuit handles all family law cases here.

Screven County Superior Court Clerk

The clerk office is at 216 Mims Road in Sylvania. Staff handle family court filings, maintain the records, and help the public pull copies. Screven County is a rural county in eastern Georgia near the South Carolina border. The office serves a modest caseload. Call (912) 564-2614 to ask about fees or hours before driving out.

Screven County is part of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit along with Bulloch, Effingham, and Jenkins counties. Judges rotate between these courthouses. Family cases in Sylvania are scheduled based on the circuit calendar. The clerk can let you know when the next court session is planned.

Use the GSCCCA statewide search portal below to look up Screven County records.

Filter your results to Screven County and search by party name.

Types of Family Court Cases in Screven County

Divorce is the top family court filing in Screven County. O.C.G.A. § 9-10-91 says you must live in Georgia for six months before filing. The case goes to the county where the defendant spouse resides. Screven County handles both contested and uncontested divorces. Uncontested cases finish in about 45 days. Contested divorces with property or custody issues can take months.

Custody cases follow O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3. The judge focuses on the child's best interest. The court examines home life, each parent's fitness, work schedules, and any abuse history. Kids 14 and older pick their custodial parent. The court follows that pick unless there is a serious concern. For children 11 to 13, the court hears their preference but decides on its own.

Protective orders are free in Screven County. O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3 bars any filing fee. A temporary order can be issued the same day. A hearing within 30 days determines the final order. Records are stored at the clerk office in Sylvania.

Online Search Options for Screven County

The GSCCCA is the main online tool for Screven County records. Monthly subscriptions are $14.95 with page costs of $0.50. Search by name and choose Screven County from the list.

Lawyers can file through eFileGA or PeachCourt. Both work around the clock. Self-represented parties file paper documents at the courthouse. CourtTrax offers another option for name-based searches.

Screven County does not have its own online records system. For thorough searches or older records, call (912) 564-2614 or visit the office in Sylvania.

Child Support in Screven County

Child support in Screven County follows O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. Both parents report income. The court uses the income shares model to figure the payment. Health insurance and child care costs are included. The order gets filed at the clerk office.

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services helps Screven County families enforce and modify support orders. DCSS can garnish wages, intercept tax refunds, and suspend licenses. Call 1-877-423-4746. No charge for custodial parents.

DCSS enforces child support orders statewide.

Additional Family Court Records

Adoption records in Screven County are sealed under O.C.G.A. § 19-8-2. A court order is needed to release them. The clerk holds the files but cannot give them to the public without a judge's authorization. This applies across Georgia.

Paternity records are public. These cases determine legal fatherhood and affect custody, support, and inheritance rights. Get copies from the clerk by providing a case number or party names.

For copies, visit 216 Mims Road in Sylvania. You can also mail a request with case details, your address, and payment. Certified copies carry the court seal and cost more than plain ones. Call (912) 564-2614 for current prices.

The Putative Father Registry is a state resource for men who want to protect their parental rights when a child may be placed for adoption. Registration is free and can be done at any time. The clerk office in Sylvania can answer questions about paternity filings in Screven County.

Cities in Screven County

Screven County includes Sylvania, Rocky Ford, Hiltonia, Newington, and Oliver. All family court filings go through the Superior Court in Sylvania. No cities here meet the population threshold for a separate page.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Screven County in eastern Georgia. Verify jurisdiction before requesting records.