McDonough Municipal Court

McDonough Municipal Court cases in Henry County, Mcdonough, GA

Henry County Juvenile Court in McDonough is a specialized, limited-jurisdiction trial court. It serves as the county's forum for matters involving minors under Georgia's Juvenile Code, exercising original jurisdiction over delinquency (offenses committed by juveniles), dependency/abuse‑neglect, and Children in Need of Services (status offenses such as truancy or runaway). The court also handles related proceedings including juvenile traffic offenses, detention and probation reviews, termination of parental rights, emancipation of minors, and certain custody/guardianship issues arising from dependency cases. It does not hear adult criminal, general civil, divorce, or ordinary traffic matters, which are handled by State, Superior, or other courts.

McDonough Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in McDonough Municipal Court

Henry County Juvenile Court serves the public by processing and adjudicating matters involving minors and related family issues. Core case types: delinquency (offenses by juveniles); status offenses (truancy, runaway, curfew); dependency/abuse/neglect; children in need of services; termination of parental rights; limited custody/visitation matters tied to child protection; juvenile traffic; contempt and enforcement. Services include intake and case filings (petitions, complaints, motions), docketing, scheduling and conducting detention, shelter care, adjudication, disposition, review, and permanency hearings; probation/diversion supervision; appointment of counsel/guardians; records and certified copies; fee/fine and restitution processing. Protective orders or no-contact orders may be issued when cases involve juvenile victims or safety concerns. Jury services: juvenile cases are typically judge-tried; jury administration is handled by the general trial court, not juvenile court. Public access includes forms, calendars, and assistance at the clerk's counter.