Clerk's Offices
The Clerk of Superior Court is one of four Constitutional Officers in each county, a position established by the Georgia Constitution of 1798. As a Constitutional Officer, the Clerk is elected and serves a key role in county government. The Clerk is responsible for safeguarding the integrity of public records and serves as the fiduciary officer of the Court.
The Clerk's duties include receiving, managing, and processing court documents, collecting and disbursing court fees, fines, and costs, and ensuring public access to court records. The Clerk also records deeds, mortgages, charters, and commissions for notaries public. Essentially, the Clerk oversees the "business arm" of the local court system, prioritizing the protection of public interests. As the mandated custodian of all county legal documents, the Clerk ensures their proper management and security.
Clerk's Offices Links
The Civil Division manages the filing and processing of civil cases for Superior and State Courts, oversees adoption dockets, maintains appeal records, handles notary commissions, and records military discharges.
The Criminal Division is responsible for filing and processing misdemeanor and felony criminal cases for Superior and State Courts.
The Courts Division is responsible for Jury Management, Felony Sentencing and the development of Arraignment Calendars for each of the Superior and State Court Judges.
The Real Estate Division records and maintains land transactions, plats, Uniform Commercial Code liens, and general execution dockets, with records dating back to 1819.
The Records Management Division oversees the control, security, and integrity of all Superior and State Court files, facilitating file retrieval and ensuring proper management of court documents.
The Traffic Violations Bureau processes traffic citations, manages fines and payments, reports convictions to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, and maintains driving histories for defendants in Hall County.