Laurens County
With an area of about 812 square miles, Laurens County is located in the heart of Georgia. The county was founded in 1807 and was named after Colonel John Laurens, who was killed in battle in 1782. Laurence County is home to at least 50,000 people.
Laurens County has several courts serving the needs of its residents and businesses established within the county. The county's Magistrate Court exercises general jurisdiction in matters where the amount in controversy is up to $15,000, especially in contract disputes and personal injury suits. In addition, the court has criminal jurisdiction over certain state law violations like theft by shoplifting, criminal trespass, ordinance violations, cannabis possession, and underage drinking. The Juvenile Court is where cases involving minors are heard.
The Probate Court in Laurens County is responsible for hearing cases relating to wills, estates, elections, mental health evaluation orders, misdemeanor traffic violations, and guardianships of adults and minors. The county's Superior Court is a trial court of general jurisdiction. It hears and tries civil matters (including domestic relations) and criminal cases.
The custodian of public court records in Laurens County is the Clerk of Superior Court, who also serves as the Clerk of Juvenile Court and Magistrate Court. These records generally contain transcripts, information, documents, and rulings gathered in the course of legal proceedings within the county. The Clerk's Office provides access to public court records to the members of the public interested in obtaining them. Some of these records include those generated in the following types of cases:
- Criminal cases
- Civil cases
- Probate cases
- Juvenile cases
Laurens County public court records can be accessed in person at the Superior Court Clerk's office. For online access to the county's court records, interested persons can use the PEACHCOURT Portal. However, first-time users will need to register before using this online service.
