Civil Matters

The Magistrate Civil Division handles a variety of civil matters, including claims for money damages, dispossessory (landlord-tenant) cases, garnishments, and other civil proceedings as authorized by law. Our office is committed to providing efficient, accessible service while ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice. Please use the resources on this page to learn about filing procedures, court requirements, and available forms.

NEED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH THE CLAYTON COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR OR MAGISTRATE COURT?

This office is not allowed to give any legal advice. To do so would be in violation of Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 15-19-51(a)(4) & (6)) and punishable by paying a fine and/or serving time.

If you submit an extra copy of a document in order to have it file-stamped for your records, you must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Otherwise, the extra copy will not be returned to you.

E-filing is available 24/7 for civil and criminal cases.

Per Superior Court Rule 6.1, “When an attorney or party e-files a civil motion or any response, the attorney or party shall notify the opposing parties and the assigned judge or the judge’s designee by email of the motion or response contemporaneously but no later than 24 hours after e-filing”.

Odyssey eFileGA for Civil Filing .
Docket entries can be viewed online at Court Case Inquiry within 72 hours (NOTE: this link CANNOT be used to file a new Civil action)

Effective July 1, 2022, E-filing will be Mandatory for all CIVIL filings

Effective July 1, 2022 Magistrate Clerk’s office will no longer accept requests for Sheriff Service. Sheriff Service on any civil filing will need to be filed directly through the Sheriff’s Department.