Tifton Municipal Court

Tifton Municipal Court cases in Tift County, Tifton, GA

Tift County Juvenile Court in Tifton, Georgia, is a county-level trial court of limited jurisdiction (juvenile court). It handles cases involving minors within the local judicial system, exercising exclusive or primary jurisdiction over juvenile matters. Common case types include delinquency offenses by minors; dependency/abuse and neglect proceedings; Children in Need of Services (status offenses such as truancy, runaway, and curfew violations); juvenile traffic offenses; termination of parental rights; and permanency matters, including placement and permanent guardianship for dependent children. The court does not adjudicate adult criminal prosecutions or general civil or domestic-relations cases, which are handled by other courts.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Tifton Municipal Court

Tift County Juvenile Court serves the public by addressing matters involving minors and child welfare. Core case types: delinquency, dependency (abuse/neglect), Children in Need of Services (truancy, runaway, curfew), juvenile traffic offenses, termination of parental rights, and emancipation petitions. Services include:
- Case filings: intake of petitions, motions, citations, and requests for record restriction/sealing.
- Protective orders: child-protection directives (e.g., no-contact, temporary custody, safety conditions) within juvenile matters.
- Court hearings: detention/shelter care, adjudication, disposition, review/permanency, probation reviews, and compliance hearings.
- Supervision and support: diversion, probation, referrals to services, appointment of counsel, and coordination with guardians ad litem/CASA.
- Records and information: calendars, case status, and certified copies per law.
Jury services: not applicable; juvenile proceedings are heard by a judge without a jury.