Magistrate Court
Jurisdiction for the Court is found in Georgia law at O.C.G.A. 15-10-2. Additional information may be found at your local library and in the Uniform Rules of the Magistrate Court.
Jurisdiction:
- Issuance of Warrants
- Statement of Claims Not Exceeding $15,000
- Dispossessories
- Garnishments
- FIFAS
- Interrogatories
- Foreclosure of Personal Property
- Issue Writs
- Adjudicate County Ordinance Violations
- Adjudicate Mobile Home Decal Violations
- Adjudicate Deposit Account Fraud Cases (Bad Checks)
- Adjudicate Limited Misdemeanors
- Issue Subpoenas
- Conduct Hearings
The Magistrate Court Does Not and Can Not Provide Legal Advice. The Court encourages those who are seeking legal advice to consult an attorney.
Staff Contacts
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Susan Bond Deputy Clerk | 706-384-7473 |