Dougherty County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Dougherty County, Georgia.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$228.00
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$228.00

At $228, the civil filing fee in Dougherty County is about the same as nearby counties (median $218 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Clerk of Superior Court

Phyllis N. Johnson

Civil Complaint
$228.00
$228.00 (Superior Court civil action filing fee; includes Law Library fee up to $5.00 and ADR fees up to $10.00 if applicable, plus service fees; effective July 1, 2024)
Small Claims
$112.00
$112.00 (Magistrate Court statement of claim; +$50.00 each additional defendant; effective July 1, 2024)
Divorce / Family
$228.00
$228.00 (divorce filed as a civil action under the standard Superior Court civil filing fee; effective July 1, 2024)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Dougherty County?

    The civil filing fee in Dougherty County, Georgia is $228.00 (Superior Court civil action filing fee; includes Law Library fee up to $5.00 and ADR fees up to $10.00 if applicable, plus service fees; effective July 1, 2024)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Dougherty County?

    $112.00 (Magistrate Court statement of claim; +$50.00 each additional defendant; effective July 1, 2024)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Dougherty County?

    $228.00 (divorce filed as a civil action under the standard Superior Court civil filing fee; effective July 1, 2024)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Dougherty County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through PeachCourt.

  • Is there a free online case search for Dougherty County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at clerkofcourts.dougherty.ga.us.

  • Where do I file court documents in Dougherty County?

    Filings go to the Clerk of Superior Court. You can reach the clerk at (229) 431-2198.

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