Johnson County Georgia Superior Court

Johnson County Georgia Superior Court cases in Johnson County, Wrightsville, GA

Johnson County Superior Court in Wrightsville, GA is a Georgia Superior Court, the state's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; broad civil actions such as contract, tort, and property disputes; equity matters and issues concerning title to land; and domestic relations cases including divorce, child custody, and support. The court conducts jury and bench trials, oversees grand juries, issues protective orders (e.g., family violence and stalking), and exercises concurrent jurisdiction over misdemeanor cases. It also hears certain appeals from lower courts, such as magistrate and probate courts, as provided by Georgia law.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Johnson County Georgia Superior Court

Johnson County Superior Court provides trial-level judicial services to the public. Core functions include:
- Case filings and records for criminal (felony/misdemeanor), civil lawsuits, small claims, family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), probate/estates and guardianships, name changes, expungements, and traffic/ordinance matters.
- Protective orders: intake of petitions (e.g., domestic violence, stalking), emergency orders, and coordination of service and enforcement.
- Court hearings and trials: scheduling, conferences, motions, bench and jury trials, and issuance of orders and judgments.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, and panel management.
- Payments and compliance: filing fees, fines, restitution, payment plans, and compliance monitoring.
- Public access and assistance: calendars, certified copies, interpreters and ADA accommodations, self-help forms, mediation referrals, and, where offered, problem-solving court programs.