Clayton County Georgia Phone Directory

Clayton County phone directory listings include the Clerk of Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, police records, and county administration. The county seat is Jonesboro, and most offices are at or near the Harold R. Banke Justice Center at 9151 Tara Boulevard. Clayton County has a population of 297,703 and sits just south of Atlanta in the metro area. This page lists every major phone number you need to reach a Clayton County office, along with addresses and tips for getting through to the right person on the first try.

Clayton County Clerk Contact Info

The Clerk of Superior Court in Clayton County is Chanae Q. Clemons. Her office is at the Harold R. Banke Justice Center, 9151 Tara Boulevard, Room 1CL25, in Jonesboro, GA 30236-4912. The main phone number is (770) 477-3395. This is the office that handles most court records in Clayton County, from civil filings and domestic cases to real estate recordings and criminal court files.

Several divisions within the clerk office have their own direct lines. Superior Court records can be reached at (770) 477-3405. Real estate filings go through (770) 477-3395. The jury division picks up at (770) 477-3400. The fax number for the office is (770) 477-4565. These direct lines help you skip the main switchboard and get to the person who handles your type of record. If you are not sure which division to call, start with the main number and the receptionist can route you.

Clayton County provides access to public records under the Georgia Open Records Act. The law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 says that most government records are open to the public. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The clerk office is one of the main places where people go to get copies of court documents, property records, and case files.

Clayton County Court Phone Numbers

Clayton County has more than one court, and each has its own clerk and phone number. The State Court Clerk is Tiki Brown. Her office is at 9151 Tara Boulevard, Room 1CL181, in Jonesboro. Call (678) 479-5521 to reach the State Court clerk. This court handles misdemeanor cases, civil suits under a certain amount, and traffic matters. It is separate from the Superior Court, even though both are in the same building.

The Magistrate Court handles small claims and warrant applications. You can reach that office at (770) 477-3443. If you have a dispute that involves less than $15,000, the magistrate court is where you would file. The phone staff can tell you what forms you need and what the filing fees are. All of these courts fall under the umbrella of Georgia's judicial system, and their records are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71.

The general county phone number is (770) 477-3208. Use this if you need a department that is not part of the court system. The county offices are at 121 South McDonough Street in Jonesboro.

Search Clayton County Records Online

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, or GSCCCA, maintains a statewide database that includes Clayton County records. You can search for real estate filings, liens, and court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This is one of the fastest ways to look up a record without going to the courthouse in person. Basic lookups are free, though viewing some document images may need a paid account.

The GSCCCA page for Clayton County shows the clerk's office contact details and provides a direct link to the county's records. You can verify phone numbers and addresses here before making a call.

From the GSCCCA Clayton County page, you can confirm office hours and see which record types are available for online search. The database goes back several decades for most filing types.

Clayton County Open Records Requests

Clayton County uses a portal called JustFOIA to handle open records requests. This is an online system where you can submit a request, track its progress, and get your documents when they are ready. The portal is at claytoncountyga.justfoia.com. It works for records held by county departments outside the court system, such as police reports, county commission documents, and administrative files.

Georgia law requires agencies to respond to open records requests within three business days. That deadline comes from O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. Simple requests often get a same-day or next-day response. Larger requests that involve many documents may take longer, but the county should give you a timeline and an estimate of any copying fees. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-73, agencies can charge reasonable fees for searching, copying, and retrieving records.

The statewide GSCCCA search portal is shown below. It covers all 159 Georgia counties, including Clayton, and is useful for real estate and court record searches that span more than one county.

Use the GSCCCA portal when you need records from Clayton County and want to check other counties at the same time.

Clayton County Police Records

The Clayton County Police Department handles records requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. The records division is at 7911 North McDonough Street in Jonesboro. Call (770) 477-3550 to reach the records office. Walk-in requests are accepted during business hours. You can also submit requests through the county's JustFOIA portal if you prefer to do it online.

Police records are public in Georgia with some limits. Active investigation files may be held back until the case is closed. Records involving juveniles have restrictions too. But most incident reports, arrest logs, and accident reports are open to anyone who asks. The Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists the specific exemptions that allow an agency to deny a request. Everything not on that list is fair game.

Fees for police record copies vary based on the number of pages and whether you need certified or plain copies. Call ahead to ask about costs so you know what to expect before you go in.

State Resources for Clayton County

Some records are handled at the state level rather than the county level. The Georgia Secretary of State office handles business filings, professional licenses, and notary records. If you need something that is not held by Clayton County, the state may have it.

The Secretary of State website lets you search for corporations, LLCs, and professional license holders across the state. This is useful when a Clayton County business search does not turn up what you need. State-level records are also covered by the Open Records Act, so the same rules about public access apply.

For vital records like birth and death certificates, contact the Georgia Department of Public Health. Marriage licenses are handled by the Clayton County Probate Court. The full text of the Georgia Open Records Act is available at the O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74 page if you need to reference the law for a formal request.

Georgia Records Laws

All Clayton County offices operate under Georgia's Open Records Act. The law covers O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74. It says that public records belong to the people and that government agencies are custodians, not owners. This means they can't deny access without a specific legal exemption. The law applies to every county in the state.

If Clayton County denies your records request without a valid reason, you have the right to go to court. The judge can order the agency to turn over the records. The losing party may have to pay the other side's legal fees, which gives both requesters and agencies a strong reason to follow the rules. In practice, most requests in Clayton County are handled without dispute. The JustFOIA portal makes the process transparent because you can see the status of your request at any time and keep a record of all communication with the county.

Cities in Clayton County

Clayton County includes Jonesboro, Forest Park, Riverdale, Morrow, Lake City, and several other smaller cities. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a separate phone directory page. All court records for these cities are filed through the Clayton County Clerk of Superior Court at (770) 477-3395. County-level offices in Jonesboro handle most public records needs for all cities within Clayton County.

Nearby Counties

Several counties border Clayton County in the south metro Atlanta area. If you are looking for a record that is not in Clayton County, it may be in one of these neighboring counties. Each has its own clerk office and separate phone numbers.