Putnam County Georgia Superior Court

Putnam County Georgia Superior Court cases in Putnam County, Eatonton, GA

Putnam County Superior Court in Eatonton is Georgia's trial court of general jurisdiction for Putnam County within the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. It has exclusive jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, divorce, equity, and cases involving title to land, and also hears a broad range of civil actions (contract, tort, property) and domestic relations matters (custody, child support, legitimation). The court conducts jury and bench trials, issues injunctions and other equitable relief, manages grand jury proceedings, and reviews certain lower-court decisions by writ (such as certiorari). Routine misdemeanor and traffic matters are generally handled in other local courts.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Putnam County Georgia Superior Court

Putnam County Superior Court serves as the county's general trial court. Core services include:
- Case intake and filings for criminal (primarily felonies), civil disputes, and domestic relations (divorce, custody, support).
- Protective orders: receiving petitions (e.g., family-violence/stalking), issuing temporary and final orders, and coordinating service.
- Court hearings: arraignments, motion hearings, status conferences, trials (jury and bench), and sentencing; issuing orders and judgments.
- Jury services: summoning, qualifying, and managing petit juries (and grand juries when applicable).
- Records and payments: maintaining dockets, calendars, and case files; accepting fees, fines, and restitution through the Clerk.
- Access to justice: providing standard forms, referrals to mediation where available, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and information for self-represented litigants.

Its role is to fairly adjudicate disputes, enforce the law, and provide timely public access to court processes.