Talbot County Georgia Superior Court cases in Talbot County, Talbotton, GA
Talbot County Superior Court in Talbotton, Georgia, is a Superior Court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It handles felony criminal prosecutions; major civil actions (such as contract and tort disputes); domestic relations matters including divorce, child custody, and support; equity proceedings (injunctions and other equitable relief); and real property and land-title cases. The court conducts jury trials and grand jury proceedings and has concurrent jurisdiction over certain misdemeanors and other civil matters. It also hears limited appeals or reviews from lower local courts as authorized by Georgia law. Its jurisdiction encompasses cases arising within Talbot County.
Talbot County Georgia Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Talbot |
| Street Address: | 26 S. Washington Ave. |
| City: | Talbotton |
| Zip Code: | 31827 |
| Phone: | 706-665-3276 |
| Fax: | 706-665-8637 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://courts.columbusga.gov/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Talbot-County-Superior-Court/511923302288132 |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/in/penny-mahone-6a801621/ |
| About / Additional Info: | Comprised of 6 Counties, the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit services Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Talbot and Taylor Counties. Each county has responsibility for various courts, some of which include probate and magistrate courts, however, a set of 7 Superior Court judges oversee cases across all 6 counties. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talbot_County_Courthouse_(Georgia) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Talbot County Georgia Superior Court
Talbot County Superior Court (GA) serves the public as the county's court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts and processes case filings: felony criminal indictments; civil actions (contract, tort, property/title, injunctions); domestic relations (divorce, custody, legitimation, support); name changes; records and provides certified copies; real-estate recordings (deeds, liens, plats) via the Clerk; supports e-filing and public records search.
- Protective orders: files and issues Family Violence and Stalking Temporary Protective Orders; schedules TPO hearings and enforces orders.
- Jury services: manages grand and trial juror summons, qualification, deferrals/excuses, orientation, and attendance reporting.
- Court hearings: sets calendars; conducts arraignments, motion hearings, pleas, bench and jury trials, sentencing; handles probation revocations; oversees grand jury proceedings.
- Appellate/administrative: hears certain appeals from lower courts and reviews administrative matters (tax appeals, some magistrate/probate appeals).
Provides customer service, self-help forms, fee payments, and accessibility accommodations.