Jefferson County Georgia Superior Court cases in Jefferson County, Louisville, GA
Jefferson County Superior Court, located in Louisville, Georgia, is a Superior Court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the Middle Judicial Circuit. It serves as the county's primary court for major matters, conducting jury and nonjury trials, ruling on equity, and exercising appellate review of certain lower-court decisions. Its docket commonly includes felony criminal cases; significant civil actions (contracts, torts, and other disputes); domestic relations matters such as divorce, child custody, and support; and issues involving title to land and real property. Routine traffic and most misdemeanor cases are generally handled in lower courts, but the Superior Court may hear related felony traffic offenses or cases brought to it by appeal.
Jefferson County Georgia Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Jefferson |
| Street Address: | 202 E. Broad St. |
| City: | Louisville |
| Zip Code: | 30434 |
| Phone: | 478-625-7922 |
| Fax: | 478-625-4037 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | http://www.jeffersoncountyga.gov/179/Clerk-of-Superior-Court |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.eighthdistrict.org/pro_se.htm |
| Languages: | English |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_County_Courthouse_(Georgia) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Jefferson County Georgia Superior Court
Jefferson County Superior Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction serving the public by:
- Case types: felony criminal; general civil (torts, contracts, property); family law (divorce, custody, support); juvenile (dependency, delinquency); probate/estates and guardianships; mental health commitments; and limited appeals/reviews as authorized. It also processes protection orders (e.g., domestic violence), as permitted by law.
- Services: case filings and records (new cases, pleadings, certified copies, e-filing where available); scheduling and conducting hearings, trials, and settlement conferences; juror services (summons, orientation, deferrals/excuses, compensation); protection-order intake and hearings; calendars and case information; interpreter and ADA accommodations; self-help forms and assistance; payments of fines/fees; warrants, bonds, and release orders; and specialty/problem-solving courts where offered.
The court, working with the Clerk's Office, maintains dockets, preserves records, and ensures timely resolution of cases.