Clinch County Georgia Superior Court

Clinch County Georgia Superior Court cases in Clinch County, Homerville, GA

Clinch County Superior Court in Homerville is Georgia's state trial court of general jurisdiction for Clinch County within the Alapaha Judicial Circuit. It conducts jury and bench trials and handles felony criminal cases; major civil actions (such as contract, tort, and real property disputes); domestic relations and family law matters (including divorce, custody, and child support); equity proceedings; and cases involving title to land. The court also issues injunctive and other extraordinary relief and hears certain appeals or reviews from lower local courts as authorized by law. Misdemeanor and traffic matters are generally handled by other county courts unless transferred or brought on appeal.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Clinch County Georgia Superior Court

Clinch County Superior Court serves as the county's court of general jurisdiction.

- Adjudicates felony criminal cases and major civil matters; handles domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), equitable relief, and real property disputes; hears limited appeals from lower courts as authorized.
- Issues and hears Family Violence and Stalking Temporary Protective Orders.
- Receives and maintains case filings and records through the Clerk of Superior Court (criminal, civil, and domestic), and manages case calendars and notices.
- Conducts arraignments, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, and sentencings; convenes grand juries.
- Administers jury services, including juror qualification, summons, orientation, excusals/deferrals, and juror compensation.
- Provides public access to records and information consistent with Georgia law; collects required court costs and fees.