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Effingham County Clerk of Court being investigated by GBI

As of May 15, 2025, Jason Bragg’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As Clerk of Superior Court, he implemented a system permitting credit and debit card use in the court.

Established a mail renewal process for notary renewals.

Installed a Public Web Case Search, which enabled public records in county criminal and traffic divisions to be digitally searched.

Established multiple digital initiatives, implementing electronic minute books allowing court minutes to be tracked online, installing a website, jury information and communication becoming digital.

- As Clerk of Superior Court, he implemented a system permitting credit and debit card use in the court.
- Established a mail renewal process for notary renewals.
- Installed a Public Web Case Search, which enabled public records in county criminal and traffic divisions to be digitally searched.
- Established multiple digital initiatives, implementing electronic minute books allowing court minutes to be tracked online, installing a website, jury information and communication becoming digital.

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INSIDER: Effingham Clerk of Court Candidate Walt Lawson

Bragg won Effingham court clerk

As of May 15, 2025, Walt Lawson did not have a website or any information online.

Says he would maintain an open door policy.

Plans to look into "social media or app based approach" to sending out notifications and information.

Said, "We need to make sure we are properly staffed and prepared to continue to be able to support that growth. I don’t think a lot needs to be changed or a lot of tax dollars spent".

- Says he would maintain an open door policy.
- Plans to look into "social media or app based approach" to sending out notifications and information.
- Said, "We need to make sure we are properly staffed and prepared to continue to be able to support that growth. I don’t think a lot needs to be changed or a lot of tax dollars spent".

Walt Lawson

The Superior Court Clerk is the official record keeper and legal administrator of the county, as they are responsible for receiving and maintaining criminal and civil court filings. They also manage the county’s land and property records. Their duties are numerous and include administrative tasks, like accounting and administering oaths, and judicial, like maintaining legal records. They can also potentially fill in for other roles, such as State Court Clerk and Passport Acceptance Agents.