Cook County Georgia Superior Court

Cook County Georgia Superior Court cases in Cook County, Adel, GA

Cook County Superior Court in Adel, Georgia, is a Superior Court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the Alapaha Judicial Circuit. It is the county's primary forum for major civil and criminal matters, conducting jury and nonjury trials. Its jurisdiction includes felony criminal cases; civil actions of any amount; domestic relations matters such as divorce, child custody, and support; equity and real property disputes, including cases affecting title to land. The court also handles probation revocations, certain misdemeanors, and authorized appeals from lower courts. Routine traffic citations are handled in lower courts; traffic offenses charged as felonies are tried in Superior Court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Cook County Georgia Superior Court

Cook County Superior Court (Georgia) provides general-jurisdiction trial services to the public:
- Case types: felony criminal prosecutions; civil actions of any amount; domestic relations (divorce, custody, support); real property/quiet title; injunctions and other equity; habeas corpus; certain appeals from lower courts when authorized.
- Protective orders: issues temporary and long-term family-violence and stalking protective orders.
- Case filings and records: accepts and dockets filings; maintains case files, orders, and judgments; offers certified copies and public access; collects fees and fines.
- Court hearings and trials: sets calendars; holds arraignments, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, and sentencings; manages case scheduling.
- Jury services: summons, qualifies, and manages petit and grand jurors; handles deferrals/excuses and juror payment.
- Alternative dispute resolution: coordinates mediation/settlement where available.
- Support: provides interpreter services, ADA accommodations, and self-help information.