Lee County

The Lee County Superior Court serves Lee County and is located at 100 South Lewis Street in Leesburg. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for the county. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Georgia online court portal.

Lee County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in the city of Leesburg, Georgia. The address is 100 South Lewis Street, Leesburg, GA 31763. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also handles probate matters, juvenile cases, and small claims.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Inmate information can be obtained by calling the jail at or through the Sheriff's Office website, which provides a roster of current inmates including names, booking dates, charges, and bond information.
• Under Georgia's Open Records Act (§ 50-18-70 et seq.), arrest records and booking reports are considered public records and can be requested from the Sheriff's Office or respective police departments.
• Written requests should be submitted specifying the individual's name and approximate date of arrest.
• Mugshots and booking photos are maintained as part of arrest records and are generally available through the same request process.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process in Georgia allows for the release of inmates pending trial, and information on this process can be obtained from the jail or the Sheriff's Office.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Lee County Magistrate Court hears civil claims under $15,000, county ordinance violations, warrant applications, and preliminary hearings for criminal cases.
• The office charges $0.25 per page for standard copies and $0.50 per page for certified copies, plus a $2.00 certification fee per document.
• Case information can be obtained by providing the case number, party names, or other identifying information to the Clerk's office staff, who will conduct searches for a research fee if the request is extensive.

• Deed recording fees in Lee County follow the Georgia statute schedule: typically $18.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page, plus a $12.00 general recording fee.
• To obtain certified copies of recorded documents, requesters must provide the deed book and page number or a complete legal description of the property.
• Digital images of recorded instruments may be available through the online system for more recent recordings.
• For historical documents or certified copies, an in-person visit or written request to the Clerk's office is required.
• Lee County accepts requests by mail with prepayment or exact identification of the document needed, and processing typically takes 3-5 business days for routine requests.

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

• The current fee for a certified birth certificate is $25.00 for the first copy and $5.00 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously.
• Death certificates cost $25.00 for the first certified copy.
• Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks for mail requests or 3-5 business days for expedited service with additional fees.
• The marriage license fee is approximately $56.00, which is reduced to $16.00 for couples who complete a premarital education program as allowed under Georgia law.
• Copies of divorce decrees can be requested in person or by mail with proper identification and payment of copying fees.

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

• The filing fee for a trade name registration is approximately $40.00 and must be published in the local legal organ newspaper as required by Georgia law.
• All Georgia business entities including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and nonprofit organizations must register with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division.