Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County, located in northeast Georgia, was founded in 1832 and named after Wilson Lumpkin. The county seat is Dahlonega. Over 35,258 people live in Lumpkin County, which spans approximately 282.94 square miles of land. The judicial system in Lumpkin County comprises a Superior Court, a juvenile Court, a Probate Court, a Magistrate Court, and a Municipal Court.
The Lumpkin County Superior Court has general jurisdiction over most criminal and civil cases, including felonies, domestic relations, and divorce. The court includes a Family Division, which oversees cases related to family matters such as paternity, child support, and child abuse. The Juvenile Court in Lumpkin County handles cases related to juvenile delinquency, including juvenile traffic offenses and the termination of parental rights. Additionally, the Superior Court shares jurisdiction with the Juvenile Court over certain juvenile cases. Cases related to the administration of estates, probate of wills, guardianships, and conservatorships are handled by the Lumpkin County Probate Court.
The Lumpkin County Magistrate Court hears small claims cases where the disputed amount is $15,000 or less, as well as evictions, landlord/tenant disputes, and certain misdemeanor cases. The Municipal Court has jurisdiction over city ordinance violations, traffic violations, preliminary hearings for felony cases, and other municipal ordinance violations committed within city limits.
In Lumpkin County, court records consist of documents and files created during legal proceedings. These include transcripts, evidence, docket entries, and court orders. Court records are open to the public under the Georgia Open Records Act, allowing residents to inspect or view most court records. However, adoption records, juvenile records, and mental health records are deemed confidential and are restricted from public disclosure.
The Clerk of Courts is the record custodian for the county, including court records. To search for court records or to obtain copies, record seekers may visit the courthouses in person at:
Lumpkin County Magistrate Court
325 Riley road
Room 109
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Phone: (706) 864-7760
Fax: (706) 867-8643
Lumpkin County Probate Court
325 Riley road
Room 122
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Phone: (706) 864-3847
Fax: (706) 864-9271
