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PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING FAYETTE COUNTY COURT HEARINGS
UPDATED September 14, 2020
PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING FAYETTE COUNTY COURT HEARINGS
Superior Court:
The Georgia Supreme Court has issued a sixth order extending the Judicial Emergency to Saturday October 10, 2020. All Georgia Courts are to operate under the restrictions of the previous order, with added clarifications, modifications and directions. This order continues the provisions for essential and non-essential hearings to be heard by the Court under certain provisions. The use of technology is highly recommended to allow litigants to attend court through video conferencing where the law permits as an alternative to in-person hearings. These provisions include health guidelines that should be in place and posted by the Court to resume business. The Fayette County Guidelines are available here and under each Judge’s calendar page on this site along with the First Amendment to the Guidelines. Fayette County Guidelines are also published with the Administrative Office of the Courts. All attachments are available upon request.
Grand Jury proceedings are authorized at the discretion of the Chief Judge after consultation with the District Attorney. (See Section I of the Extension Order and Appendix documents on Guidance for Resuming In-Person Grand Jury Proceedings, September 10, 2020). Jury trials remain prohibited; Convening of local committees to develop 'County Jury Trial Guidelines' (See Guidance for local Committees on Resuming Jury Trials, September 10, 2020).
The Office of the Clerk still strives to provide excellent customer service under these current restrictions and conditions.
The Office of the Clerk has restricted access to the public to essential functions and Temporary or Protective Restraining orders. See the attached Superior Court Council Advisory. The staff of the Clerk is working and processing electronic documents and those received by the U.S. Mail. Research to the Clerk’s Office is available on this website.
Continue to watch the individual Judge’s calendars posted on this site for edits, changes and cancellations.
If you need any other copies of court documents or any other assistance please call the main number 770-716-4290 and we will arrange getting you the assistance you requested.
Thank you in advance!
Sheila Studdard
Notary Public Commissions:
All applicants, please complete the application online at www.gsccca.org and print the application. Follow the online instructions regarding signatures of endorsers and having your signature notarized. As of July 1, 2020, each notary applicant must complete the Notary Online Course offered by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Authority and submit a recent criminal history background check. When your application is complete, scan the application and email it to FayetteNotary@gmail.com for an in-person appointment to be sworn and receive your Notary Certificate.
If you need any other copies of court documents call the main number 770-716-4290 and we will arrange getting them to you.
State Court:
Check daily for information on State Court. Traffic citations and some fines can be paid on this website. For information about making scheduled probation payments click here. Many Court Dates have been rescheduled. The orders are under the calendar section for Judge Thompson. Civil hearings will continue to be heard at the discretion of the Court. Video Conferencing will be scheduled by the Judge's staff.
Magistrate Court:
All Preliminary hearings, pre-issuance hearings, civil hearings and civil processes are resuming to the regular schedule under the Fayette County COVID 19 Guidelines. Magistrate Court will be available for arrest warrants, search warrants, bond hearings and Temporary Protective orders. The Office remains closed to the public, however answers to any claims may be mailed to the Court or dropped at the front door. Please do NOT send cash when mailing or dropping off your answers. We are not responsible for any lost funds mailed to the courthouse or otherwise.