The main phone number for the Houston County Courthouse in Perry, Georgia is (478) 218-4720, which reaches the Superior Court Clerk’s office. That’s the right starting point for most calls, but each court and division inside the courthouse has its own direct line, so you’ll get an answer faster if you dial the office that handles your matter.
Full Phone Directory
These numbers come from the county’s official directory.1Houston County. Directory
- Superior Court Clerk (main line): (478) 218-4720
- Superior Court Clerk, Criminal Division: (478) 218-4730
- Superior Court Clerk, Civil Division: (478) 218-4740
- Jury Summons Line: (478) 218-4724
- Probate Court: (478) 218-4710
- Magistrate Court: (478) 987-4695
- State Court: (478) 218-4990
- State Court Clerk: (478) 218-4970
- District Attorney: (478) 218-4810
- Public Defender (Superior Court): (478) 218-4870
- Public Defender (State Court): (478) 218-4876
- Juvenile Court: (478) 542-2060
- Solicitor General: (478) 218-4880
- Sheriff’s Office (Perry): (478) 218-4790
- Tax Commissioner (Perry): (478) 218-4940
- Tax Commissioner (Warner Robins): (478) 542-2110
Which Number To Call for What
The Superior Court Clerk at (478) 218-4720 handles real estate recordings, felony case records, and civil filings in Superior Court. For criminal case status or court dates, calling the criminal division directly at (478) 218-4730 skips the transfer.2Houston County Government. Superior Court Clerk
Probate Court at (478) 218-4710 handles marriage licenses, wills, guardianships, and estates. The digits are close to the Superior Court Clerk’s number, so double-check before dialing.3Houston County Government. Probate Court
Magistrate Court at (478) 987-4695 handles small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, and county ordinance violations. It operates from a separate building at 89 Cohen Walker Drive in Warner Robins, not the main Perry courthouse, so confirm the location before you drive.4Houston County Georgia. Magistrate Court
State Court at (478) 218-4990 processes misdemeanor criminal cases and civil lawsuits. The District Attorney’s office at (478) 218-4810 handles felony prosecutions and victim services in Superior Court.
If you cannot afford an attorney and face jail time, the Superior Court Public Defender is at (478) 218-4870 and the State Court Public Defender at (478) 218-4876.
Jury Duty Calls Go to a Different Number
If you received a jury summons, call (478) 218-4724 for reporting instructions. The general Superior Court Clerk line does not handle jury updates and will transfer you. Your summons includes the date and time to report; the jury line confirms whether your group has been called or excused.
Address and Hours
The main Houston County Courthouse is at 201 N. Perry Parkway, Perry, Georgia 31069. Offices are open 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and closed on state and federal holidays.2Houston County Government. Superior Court Clerk
Magistrate Court is at 89 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088. Small claims, dispossessory actions, and county ordinance matters go there, not to Perry.4Houston County Georgia. Magistrate Court
What To Have Ready Before You Call
Clerks handle a heavy call volume, and the fastest route to an answer is having your identifying information in hand. For criminal or civil matters, that means the full legal names of the parties and your Civil Action File number or criminal docket number. Both appear on any official summons or court notice.
If you don’t have a case number, you can search the county’s online records portal at cotthosting.com/gahoustonexternal by party name. That often beats waiting on hold.
For certified copies of court documents, the Superior Court Clerk charges $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.5Justia Law. Georgia Code 15-6-77 – Fees Filing fees differ by court and case type, so call the specific court before filing to confirm the current amount.
Visiting the Courthouse
Everyone entering the courthouse goes through security screening. Bags, purses, and briefcases are scanned, and visitors walk through a checkpoint.6Houston County Sheriff’s Office. Courthouse Security
The prohibited items list catches people off guard. Knives of any size, box cutters, scissors, fingernail files, glass bottles, pepper spray, and tools like hammers are all banned. Leave anything that could be considered a weapon in your car. Recording devices and cameras require court approval before being brought inside.
If You’ve Missed or Will Miss a Court Date
Call the court that scheduled the hearing as soon as you know, using the direct number for that court from the list above. Under Georgia law, willfully failing to appear is a separate criminal offense carrying up to a $200 fine or three days in jail, and a judge can issue a bench warrant that puts your name in a statewide law enforcement database. A routine traffic stop after that can lead to arrest.
For traffic citations, missing your court date starts a process that can suspend your driver’s license: the clerk mails notice, and if you don’t resolve the charges within 30 days, the Department of Driver Services suspends your license until the case is resolved. Reinstatement costs $50. Courts can sometimes reschedule for a legitimate reason like hospitalization or a scheduling conflict, but only if you call before the date passes.