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Jones County Clerk of Superior Court
P.O. Box 39 | 110 S. Jefferson St, Gray, GA 31032 | (478) 986-6671
Open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Civil Division
The office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Civil Division performs a wide range of record keeping, including some of the following:
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Civil and Domestic Court Filing and Processing (Divorce & Separate Maintenance)
Foreign Judgments
Adoption Filing and Processing
Appeals Filing and Processing
Trade Name Registration
Can I get copies of civil records?
Civil case records are generally available to the public unless the case file is sealed. Records can be requested in person or through our e-certification web portal. There is a $1.00 copy fee per page. If the record needs to be certified, there a $2.50 certification fee will be charged which includes one copy page with additional pages incurring the $1.00 copy fee per page.​​
Open Records Act Requests
Please submit your Open Records Act request pursuant to O.C.G.A 50-18-71. A $1.00 per page copy fee will apply to all records being requested. If the records need to be certified, a $2.50 certification fee, which includes one copy page, will be applied; additional pages will incur the $1.00 per page copy fee. The Clerk's Office will notify you within three business days of receiving this request detailing the required fees or for reasons why the request cannot be fulfilled within the three business days. Fees must be paid prior to fulfilling this request. You can submit your request in writing or by using our online submission form.
How can I conduct civil record research?
A free public terminal is available in the courthouse that may be used for research purposes, as well as a limited online case search portal (this option does not display the proceeding images). If you have an account with re:SearchGA, you can view some cases through this service. ​​
The Clerk's Office will not conduct case research for individuals or for private entities including background check companies. The Clerk's Office will not discuss case details or interpret case proceedings for individuals or private entities, including background check companies, over the phone.
I need an attorney!
You have two options for representation: you can represent yourself or seek the services of a private attorney. The Public Defender's Office does not provide services for general civil cases. Use the links below or the links in our Legal Help section to explore your options. The Clerk's Office cannot provide legal advice by law in accordance with O.C.G.A §15-19-51.
The Clerk's Office does not endorse or recommend any method of representation or attorney - these are choices that the individual must make for themselves. We have provided links to non-profit and government services in an effort to help those who want to explore there options. We are not affiliated with these services and shall not be held responsible for any outcome that may occur if an individual decides to use any of these services. It is up to the individual to determine the validity of these services and how they may meet, or not meet, their needs. We will not provide links or otherwise recommend private attorneys. The Clerk's Office will not answer any questions related to third party services.
Child Support Enforcement and Child Support Calculator
If you have a child support order and having issues collecting child support, you can contact the Division of Child Support Services and enroll in Georgia's Child Support Enforcement Program. Click the link below for more information. You can also call the Division of Child Support Services at (478) 445-4135.
Any cases involving divorce, paternity, or legitimation involving minor children will require each party to fill out Georgia's Child Support Calculator. Click the link below to go to the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts website to use the calculator. You will need to sign up for an account if you do not already have one. Once you complete the worksheet, print it off and file with your case.
Appeals and Petitions for Review
Appeals (coming soon!)
Petition for Review
A Petition for Review may be filed if you would like for a Superior Court Judge to review a lower court decision (this would be a decision from Magistrate Court, Municipal Court, or Probate Court). Please review the Petition for Review pamphlet below for more information. You can find the Petition for Review form in our store!
Common Fees
Effective July 1, 2024 ( click here to see the entire Superior Court fee schedule )
Fee Type | Fee Amount | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
General filing fee | $208.00 | |
Sheriff's service fee | $50.00 | |
Name change filed within 30 days of final divorce decree | $0.00 | |
Name change filed after thirty days of final divorce decree | $58.00 |
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