Magistrate Court jurisdiction includes: Civil claims of $15,000 or less County ordinance violations Deposit account fraud (bad checks) Dispossessory Distress warrants Garnishments Mediation Center Preliminary hearings Pre-Warrant hearings Search warrants Arrest warrants Jurisdiction of the Court The Magistrate Court [...]
Arraignments Animal Control & Codes Violations Hearings When you are served with a citation from either county agency, the citation will list your charge(s) as well as a court date. All Magistrate Court hearings are held at 9am unless [...]
** 1ST AND 2ND COUNTY ORDINANCE/CODE VIOLATION OFFENSES CAN BE PAID ONLINE. ANY 3RD OFFENSE WITHIN A CALENDAR YEAR, WILL REQUIRE YOU TO APPEARANCE IN COURT.** Charges Below is a list of county ordinance violations and the fines. The [...]
Prosecution ProceduresThe check MUST be in exchange for present consideration, wages, rent past or presently due, state taxes, or child support. The check should have been deposited within thirty (30) days of accepting the check. The thirty (30) days [...]
Requirements Any citizen may complete an application for an arrest warrant after the event has been reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. However, the below listed requirements must be met prior to filing: The applicant must be [...]
Filing for Eviction Before any dispossessory action may begin, the landlord MUST make a demand for possession of his/her property. The demand may be VERBAL or WRITTEN. This procedure MUST be perfected prior to the issuance of a [...]
A judgment must be obtained, have been made against, the defendant. Plaintiff provides the court with a certified copy of the judgment obtained outside the jurisdiction of Gilmer County. Determine if the defendant has assets to satisfy the [...]
The Magistrate Court is also referred to as small claims court. Seeking Small Claims This is filed in attempt to collect debt or property you feel is owed to you. You can file a claim for which you [...]
Benefits of Court Mediation Mediation is an opportunity for parties and attorneys to meet privately to discuss the issues of their case. Mediation empowers all parties involved to have some input in the outcome of their case with [...]
