Clayton County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
9151 Tara Blvd, #ICL19
Jonesboro, GA 30236-4912 https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/gover
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 770-477-3405
F: 678-479-5009
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
The Clerk's Office is divided into divisions: Civil and Criminal .
State Court
9151 Tara Blvd, #1CL181
Harold R Banke Justice Ctr
Jonesboro, GA 30236 https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/gover
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 770-477-3388
F: 770-472-8159
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Evictions, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
The Clerk's Office is divided into divisions: Civil, Criminal, Traffic, and Microfilm.
Magistrate Court
9151 Tara Blvd, #2TC08
Harold R Banke Justice Center, 1st Fl
Jonesboro, GA 30236-4912 https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/gover
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 770-477-3443
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims. Ordinance
Fax # 770-473-5750-call first. Online access free at https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/government/courts/court-case-inquiry. Court also has jurisdiction for felony prelims, bad checks, arrest warrants, and county ordinance violations.
Probate Court
121 S McDonough St
Annex Bldg 3
Jonesboro, GA 30236 https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/gover
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 770-477-3299
F: 770-477-3306
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses

Clayton County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Clayton County Office of the County Superior Court Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Clayton County
County Superior Court Clerk
9151 Tara Blvd, Rm 1CL25
Harold R Banke Justice Ctr
Jonesboro, GA 30236-4914 https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/gover
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 770-477-3395
Recorded Documents

Clayton County Vital Certificates

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Clayton County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 142.62 sq mi
Population (2009): 275,772
  • Females: 51.5%
  • White: 30.4%
  • Black/African American: 62.1%
  • Asian: 5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 12.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 19.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): 39,252
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 10.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 14.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 80.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.84
Housing Units (2000): 86,461
Homeownership Rate (2000): 60.6%
Migration Flow to Clayton County, GA from (2007-2008):

Clayton County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $6,852,977
  • Construction: $256,436
  • Retail Trade: $386,278
  • Professional and Technical Services: $114,314
  • Healthcare: $433,489
  • Banking: $114,337
  • Retail Trade: $386,278
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $206,602
  • Manufacturing: $317,783
  • Farms: $-170
  • Government: $857,463
Employed (2000): 114,468
Unemployed (2000): 6,678
Unemployment Rate (2009): 11.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,221
Local Government Employment (2007): 11,798
Local Government Revenue (2007): $653,079 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $399,871 (thou. dol.)

Clayton County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 5,048
  • Per 1,000 population: 18.5
Deaths (2007): 1,398
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 57
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.3

Clayton County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 1,842
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 32
  • Forcible rape: 97
  • Robbery: 895
  • Aggravated Assault: 818
Property Crimes (2008): 14,288
  • Burglary: 4,982
  • Larceny-Theft: 7,461
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 1,845

Clayton County Genealogy Records