Peach County

The Peach County Courthouse serves Peach County and is located at 205 West Church Street in Fort Valley. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for the region. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Georgia online court portal.

Peach County Superior Court is located in Fort Valley, Georgia and is the court of general jurisdiction for Peach County. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, including wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. The address is: this county Superior Court 205 West Church Street\nFort Valley, GA 31030

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Under Georgia's Open Records Act (§ 50-18-70 et seq.), arrest records are considered public information and may be requested from the arresting agency.
• Written requests should specify the name of the individual and approximate date of arrest.
• Agencies typically have three business days to respond to records requests, though some fees may apply for copying and research time.
• Mugshots and booking photographs are generally available through the Sheriff's Office, either in person or by written request.
• Georgia law allows law enforcement agencies to charge reasonable fees for reproduction of records.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process follows Georgia's legal framework, allowing detainees to secure release pending court proceedings.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Peach County Magistrate Court handles civil claims under $15,000, dispossessory (eviction) actions, county ordinance violations, and issues arrest and search warrants.
• Online case searches may be available through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority website, though some records require in-person requests.
• Fees for copies of court documents typically range from $0.25 to $0.50 per page, with additional certification fees of $2.50 for certified copies.
• Online access fees may apply for remote searches.

• Certified copies of recorded documents are available from the Clerk's office for a fee of approximately $2.50 for certification plus per-page copying charges.

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

• Requests require valid government-issued photo identification and proof of relationship or legal entitlement to the record under § 31-10-1 et seq.
• Processing time is typically 2-4 weeks for mail requests and immediate for walk-in service if records are available locally.
• Death certificates follow similar procedures and fees, costing $25 for the first certified copy.
• The marriage license fee in Peach County is typically around $56, though fees may be reduced for couples who complete a premarital counseling program.
• Online ordering of vital records is available through the Georgia Department of Public Health website at dph.georgia.gov or through authorized third-party vendors, though additional service fees apply.

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

• The free searchable database is available at ecorp.sos.ga.gov, allowing the public to look up business entities by name, registered agent, or control number.
• The Greater Fort Valley-Peach County Chamber of Commerce, which can be reached through local business directories, provides resources for new and existing businesses.