Houston County

The Houston County Court serves Houston County and is located at 203 Carl Vinson Parkway in Perry. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for this area. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Georgia online court portal.

Houston County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Perry, Georgia. The address is 203 Carl Vinson Parkway, Perry, GA 31069. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Arrest records in Houston County are considered 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.
• Requesters may be charged reasonable fees for copying and search time as permitted under Georgia law.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically available through the online inmate search system on the Sheriff's Office website, which is updated regularly as new arrests occur.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The Probate Court can be contacted through the office’s website. Magistrate Court handles dispossessory (eviction) proceedings, small claims up to $15,000, county ordinance violations, and issues arrest and search warrants.
• Online case searches are available through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority at www.gsccca.org for a fee.
• Fees for certified copies are established by state law, typically $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, plus a $2.00 certification fee.

• The Assessor's office can be contacted through the office’s website. Property tax information and assessment records are searchable online through Houston County Tax Assessor's website, typically free of charge for basic searches.
• Houston County provides a GIS mapping system that allows users to search properties by address, owner name, or parcel number, displaying property boundaries, tax information, and sales history.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Clerk of Superior Court for statutory fees.

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

• The fee for a certified birth certificate is $25.00, with a typical processing time of 2-4 weeks for mail requests.
• Expedited service is available for additional fees.
• Death certificates cost $25.00 for the first copy and $5.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
• Online ordering is available through the VitalChek service at www.vitalchek.com, though convenience fees apply.
• The marriage license fee in Houston County is approximately $56.00, reduced to $16.00 if both parties complete a premarital education program.

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

• The Middle Georgia Regional Commission also provides economic development support.
• The Greater Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce, accessible at www.wrrobinschamber.com, provides business resources and networking opportunities for Houston County businesses.