Georgia Eviction record sealing
Eviction record sealing in Georgia
Starting January 1, 2027, a court may, on motion and after a hearing, make dispossessory records unavailable to the public if the tenant won, the tenant satisfied the judgment in full with interest and costs, or 7 years have passed since a dismissal or a fully paid judgment. Before that date, no such provision appears in § 44-7-50.
Verified Source: O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50(e) (added by SB 406 (2026), Section 8; effective January 1, 2027) · last checked 2026-10-23
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