Bulloch County

• The Register of Deeds functions under the Clerk of Superior Court.

Bulloch County Georgia Court\nAddress: 112 North Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458\nPhone: 912-764-6363\nFax: 912-764-6365\nHours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Bulloch County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Statesboro, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and juvenile cases. The court is located at: Bulloch County Courthouse 30 N Main St Statesboro, GA 30458

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Arrest records in Bulloch County are public records under the Georgia Open Records Act (§ 50-18-70 et seq.), which requires government agencies to provide access to public records upon request.
• To obtain arrest records, citizens must submit a written request to the custodian of records at either the Sheriff's Office or the appropriate police department, identifying the specific records sought.
• Agencies may charge reasonable fees for search time and copying.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically included in arrest records and may be viewable through the jail's online inmate roster or by requesting copies from the Sheriff's Office records division.
• Processing time for record requests varies but agencies must respond within three business days to acknowledge the request.

Jail & Inmate Records

• Information on recently arrested individuals can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or the detention center's online portal.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Bulloch County State Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil matters under $45,000, operating from the same courthouse complex.
• Court records are accessible under Georgia's Open Records Act and court rules allowing public inspection of non-sealed records.
• The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority maintains an online portal at gsccca.org where users can search real property records, UCC filings, and some court documents for a fee.
• Superior Court case searches may be conducted in person at the Clerk's office or through the online system.
• Fees for certified copies are established by Georgia statute at approximately $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, plus a $2.00 certification fee.

• The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) provides online access to Bulloch County land records through their website at gsccca.org.
• Users can search by name, date, or property description and view scanned images of recorded documents for a per-page fee, typically $0.25 per page viewed or printed.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Clerk of Superior Court for the statutory fee of approximately $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, plus $2.00 for certification.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Death certificates follow similar requirements and fee structures.
• Processing time is typically immediate for in-person requests if records are readily available, or 7-10 business days for mail requests.
• Their office can be contacted through the office’s website, and online ordering is available through vitalchek.com for an additional processing fee.
• Certified copies of divorce decrees cost approximately $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.
• All vital records requests require proper identification and documentation of eligibility under Georgia law to protect privacy.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• The filing fee is approximately $40 and requires publication in the legal organ newspaper.