Forsyth County Georgia Superior Court cases in Forsyth County, Cumming, GA
Forsyth County Juvenile Court in Cumming, Georgia, is a county-level juvenile trial court of limited jurisdiction within the state judicial system. It handles matters involving children under 18 and exercises exclusive original jurisdiction over delinquency (juvenile criminal) cases, dependency/abuse and neglect proceedings, and Children in Need of Services (status offenses such as truancy or running away). The court also hears related proceedings, including termination of parental rights, foster care and permanency reviews, juvenile traffic offenses, and establishment of guardians or permanent guardians for dependent children. Adult civil, criminal, and traffic cases are outside its jurisdiction and are handled by other local courts (such as Superior, State, Magistrate, Probate, or Municipal Courts).
Forsyth County Georgia Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Forsyth |
| Street Address: | 101 East Courthouse Sq. |
| City: | Cumming |
| Zip Code: | 30040 |
| Phone: | 770-781-2120 |
| Fax: | 678-807-1381 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.forsythclerk.com/ |
| Parking: | Parking is available at the Mason Street Deck, (located off Main Street and Pilgrim Mill Road, behind the County Administration Building), and the Castleberry Deck and Lot, (located at 101 Castleberry Road). |
| Restrictions: | All persons entering the Courthouse will be screened by Court Security. Weapons and items such as pocket knives, knitting needles, and chemical agents, such as mace and pepper spray, will be confiscated by Sheriff's deputies.Outside food and drink are not allowed in the Courthouse. Snack machines, Coke machines, water, and coffee are available in the building. |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.forsythclerk.com/ClerksOffices/SuperiorAndStateCourtCivil.aspx |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | https://portal.forsythco.com/portal |
| Jury Service: | https://www.forsythclerk.com/JuryServices/JuryInformation.aspx |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | clerkofcourt@forsythco.com |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/forsythclerk/ |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/ForsythCourtsGA |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-g-allen-b346719/ |
| ADA: | Office |
| ADA Phone: | 770-781-2135 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | jury@forsythco.com |
| Special Access: | Handicapped parking is available in the lot between the Mason Street Deck and the County Administration Building. |
| About / Additional Info: | The Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit, created by Act Number 653 of the 1998 Georgia General Assembly, became a circuit effective July 1, 1998, when the Blue Ridge Circuit was divided into two, one county circuits. It encompasses the boundaries of only one county, Forsyth County, located just northeast of Atlanta. The county seat is Cumming, Georgia. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Forsyth County Georgia Superior Court
Forsyth County Juvenile Court serves the public by:
- Accepting filings for delinquency, abuse/neglect/dependency, status offenses (truancy/runaway/curfew), certain juvenile traffic matters, emancipation, and termination of parental rights.
- Issuing child-protection orders (protective custody, no-contact, placement and supervision conditions) and guardianship orders in dependency cases.
- Conducting court hearings, including detention/initial appearance, adjudication, disposition, review, permanency, and probation-violation proceedings; managing calendars, notices, and remote access where available.
- Providing intake, case management, probation and diversion services, appointment of counsel and guardians ad litem, interpreter and ADA accommodations, forms, records requests, and guidance on record sealing/expungement as allowed.
- Coordinating with schools, child-welfare and treatment providers.
Note: Juvenile cases are heard by a judge; jury services are generally not provided.