Court and Community Access Program

The Court and Community Access Program (C.C.A.P.) makes a wealth of legal information and documents easily accessible for Clayton County residents by providing two terminals at Headquarters Library specifically dedicated to legal research. C.C.A.P. is sponsored by the Clayton County Superior and State Courts and the Clayton County Library System with the goal of ensuring that all citizens have adequate access to court information.

What Information is Available on C.C.A.P. Computers?

• Court Information – Clayton County Courts and Georgia Court System. This provides an overview of the court system and gives citizens involved in or considering legal action a clearer understanding of how the court system works, including the appeals process.
• Court Forms – Superior Court Forms and State Court Forms. This includes current forms for local court filings. Some of the most commonly accessed forms include divorce and child support filings.
• Court Case Inquiry – Status and Docket Information for Clayton County court cases. This system searches for county court cases (Civil or Criminal) by name or case number.
• Court Calendars – View calendars for Clayton County court cases.
• Traffic Tickets – Pay a Clayton County State Court traffic ticket online.
• Legal Research – Legal Research provides links to various self-help websites and information about other courts Of special interest to individuals considering self-representation is a video, “I Present My Case”.

Where Can the C.C.A.P. Computers Be Found and When Are They Available?

Currently, the two workstations are located behind the main row of public computers at Headquarters, facing the Information Desk. The workstations are available any time the library is open but individuals must make a reservation for the legal computers at the Information Desk. Legal workstation reservations are for 60 minutes by default and will count towards a patrons allotted time limit of 120 minutes. A similar system is available at the Harold R. Banke Justice Center from 8:00 am to 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday.

Why Should Citizens Use C.C.A.P. Computers?

The C.C.A.P. system simplifies legal information for litigants and researchers by placing all of the resources needed to gain an understanding of legal proceedings in a systematic, easily understood framework.

Who Should Citizens With Questions About Specific Situations Ask For Help?

Such individuals should seek an attorney for legal advice. This program does not constitute legal advice nor is it developed to provide direct assistance in completing legal forms. The information provided through this partnership may not be comprehensive and the litigant assumes personal responsibility for administering his or her case.