Lee County
Lee County was established in 1825 and named for Henry Lee III. Leesburg serves as the administrative center and the largest city. It spans approximately 355.8 square miles of land, with a population of about 33,163 people.
The court system in Lee County consists of a Superior Court, a Juvenile Court, a Probate Court, a Magistrate Court, and two Municipal Courts. The Superior Court in Lee County has general jurisdiction over a wide range of legal matters, including felony criminal cases, divorce, family matters, name changes, and adoption cases. The Lee County Juvenile Court handles cases involving minors, such as juvenile delinquency, child support, child neglect, and abuse. The Probate Court oversees cases related to the administration of estates, conservatorships, and guardianships. The Lee County Magistrate Court has limited jurisdiction over certain types of criminal and civil cases, including misdemeanors and civil claims where the amount in disputes is under $15,000. Cases related to city ordinance violations, minor traffic violations, and other municipal ordinance violations committed within the county's city limits are handled by Municipal Courts.
In Lee County, court records consist of information and documents received during court proceedings. Examples of such records include judgments, documents, motions, statements, and filings. Most court records are publicly available to the people of Lee County upon request under the Georgia Open Records Act. Individuals may inspect or copy court documents. However, some records are deemed confidential and restricted to the public, such as adoption records, mental health records, and other sensitive records. Common court records available to the public in Lee County include:
- Civil Records
- Probate Records
- Small Claims Records
- Traffic Records
The Clerk of Superior Court is responsible for keeping and maintaining all court records in the county. Interested individuals may search for court records through the Georgia E-Access to Court Records portal or by visiting the courthouse at:
Lee County Courthouse
100 Leslie Highway
Leesburg GA, 31763
Phone: (229) 759-6018
Fax: (229) 759-6049
