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Where to search Charlton County records

Charlton County, Georgia court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official county courts portal for Superior, State, Juvenile, Probate, and Magistrate Court information.

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Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners is located at 68 Kingsland Drive, Suite B, Folkston, Georgia 31537, and lists phone number 912-496-2549.
Charlton County's combined Probate and Magistrate Court office is located at 1520 Third Street, Suite B, Folkston, and lists phone number 912-496-2230.
The Probate and Magistrate Court lists jurisdiction over probate of wills, estate administration, guardianships, involuntary hospitalization matters, civil claims under $15,000, garnishments, foreclosures, dispossessory summonses, and abandoned motor vehicles.
The combined Probate and Magistrate Court issues marriage licenses, birth and death certificate copies, weapons carry permits, and warrants.
The Charlton County Sheriff's Office is located at 1548 Third Street, Folkston, and lists phone number 912-496-7321.
The Sheriff's Office states that its courts function includes maintaining court security, serving warrants and civil papers, transporting individuals, and providing bailiffs.

Charlton County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Local court cases	Official county courts portal for Superior, State, Juvenile, Probate, and Magistrate Court information	Local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Police and incident records	Official Charlton County Sheriff's Office website with corrections, courts, warrants, and public-safety information	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Official records	Official Charlton County government directory, administration, county clerk, courts, and open-records resources	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Police and incident records	Official Charlton County Sheriff's Office mission, contact, and law-enforcement information	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Local court cases	Charlton County official source (charltoncountyga.us)	Local	Open source	August 18, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Charlton County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Charlton County has 13,121 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 13-049
Population: 13,121 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Charlton County Board of Commissioners is located at 68 Kingsland Drive, Suite B, Folkston, Georgia 31537, and lists phone number 912-496-2549.
Local detail: Charlton County's combined Probate and Magistrate Court office is located at 1520 Third Street, Suite B, Folkston, and lists phone number 912-496-2230.
Local detail: The Probate and Magistrate Court lists jurisdiction over probate of wills, estate administration, guardianships, involuntary hospitalization matters, civil claims under $15,000, garnishments, foreclosures, dispossessory summonses, and abandoned motor vehicles.
Local detail: The combined Probate and Magistrate Court issues marriage licenses, birth and death certificate copies, weapons carry permits, and warrants.
Local detail: The Charlton County Sheriff's Office is located at 1548 Third Street, Folkston, and lists phone number 912-496-7321.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office states that its courts function includes maintaining court security, serving warrants and civil papers, transporting individuals, and providing bailiffs.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Charlton County Board of Commissioners is located at 68 Kingsland Drive, Suite B, Folkston, Georgia 31537, and lists phone number 912-496-2549.
Local detail: Charlton County's combined Probate and Magistrate Court office is located at 1520 Third Street, Suite B, Folkston, and lists phone number 912-496-2230.
Local detail: The Probate and Magistrate Court lists jurisdiction over probate of wills, estate administration, guardianships, involuntary hospitalization matters, civil claims under $15,000, garnishments, foreclosures, dispossessory summonses, and abandoned motor vehicles.

How do I contact the Charlton County Clerk of Superior, State, and Juvenile Courts?

Charlton County has separate Superior, State, Juvenile, Probate, and Magistrate Court functions. Probate and Magistrate Court are operated through a combined office; the county directory separately lists the Clerk of State and Superior Court. Check Official county courts portal for Superior, State, Juvenile, Probate, and Magistrate Court information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How do I search Charlton County civil, criminal, juvenile, or property records?

The reviewed Charlton County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open Official county courts portal for Superior, State, Juvenile, Probate, and Magistrate Court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

What matters does the Charlton County Probate and Magistrate Court handle?

Current approved sources for Charlton County do not substantiate a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Official county courts portal for Superior, State, Juvenile, Probate, and Magistrate Court information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How do I obtain a Charlton County marriage license or weapons carry permit?

The reviewed official sources for Charlton County do not identify one page covering every local government program or service. Use Official Charlton County government directory, administration, county clerk, courts, and open-records resources for the local government's current program, location, schedule, fee, or department guidance.

How do I contact the Charlton County Sheriff's Office or jail?

The Charlton County Sheriff's Office provides corrections and jail-related services through its Sheriff's Office website. A current official online inmate roster, booking search, visitation schedule, or release-status database was not verified. Use Official Charlton County Sheriff's Office website with corrections, courts, warrants, and public-safety information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

Where can I find current Charlton County inmate or booking information?

Current approved sources for Charlton County do not substantiate a dedicated live inmate locator. Check Official Charlton County Sheriff's Office website with corrections, courts, warrants, and public-safety information for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.

How does the Charlton County Sheriff's Office serve warrants or civil papers?

The Sheriff's Office states that its courts function includes maintaining court security, serving warrants and civil papers, transporting individuals, and providing bailiffs. Check Official Charlton County Sheriff's Office website with corrections, courts, warrants, and public-safety information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Which Charlton County or municipal court handles a specific citation or case?

No reviewed official source for Charlton County establishes a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Official county courts portal for Superior, State, Juvenile, Probate, and Magistrate Court information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Use Official county courts portal for Superior, State, Juvenile, Probate, and Magistrate Court information for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Charlton County Sheriff's Office provides corrections and jail-related services through its Sheriff's Office website. A current official online inmate roster, booking search, visitation schedule, or release-status database was not verified. Municipal: The county directory separately lists Folkston Police Department and municipal court resources, as well as City of Homeland police contacts. Municipal matters may therefore be handled separately from county Sheriff's and state court functions.

Local cities and separate court systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Charlton County court and felony records

The Charlton County court path requires confirming the correct clerk and court level. County: Charlton County government and county offices serve county jurisdiction, with principal offices in Folkston. Court: Charlton County has separate Superior, State, Juvenile, Probate, and Magistrate Court functions. Probate and Magistrate Court are operated through a combined office; the county directory separately lists the Clerk of State and Superior Court.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use Official Charlton County Sheriff's Office mission, contact, and law-enforcement information. The county government website and Sheriff's Office website are separate official sites, and service details may be distributed between them.

Charlton County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Official Charlton County Sheriff's Office website with corrections, courts, warrants, and public-safety information. The reviewed official sources did not verify a current public online jail roster, booking search, visitation schedule, or release-status database.

Georgia state-level record sources

Statewide Georgia sources are separate from Charlton County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Official Charlton County and Georgia record sources

For an official starting point, use Official Charlton County government directory, administration, county clerk, courts, and open-records resources. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Official Charlton County government directory, administration, county clerk, courts, and open-records resources. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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