Dalton Municipal Court cases in Whitfield County, Dalton, GA
Whitfield County Juvenile Court in Dalton, Georgia is a limited-jurisdiction trial court that handles cases involving minors under Georgia's Juvenile Code. It exercises exclusive or primary jurisdiction over juvenile delinquency matters (offenses that would be crimes if committed by adults), dependency/abuse‑neglect cases, Children in Need of Services (status offenses such as truancy or running away), juvenile traffic offenses, and related proceedings including detention hearings, disposition/probation, placement and custody orders in dependency cases, termination of parental rights arising from dependency, and petitions for emancipation. Within the local judicial system, it serves as the forum for adjudication and oversight of juvenile matters in Whitfield County, working with child welfare and youth justice agencies. Adult criminal, general civil, and standard domestic relations cases are handled by other county courts.
Dalton Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal |
| County: | Whitfield |
| Street Address: | 535 N Elm Street |
| City: | Dalton |
| Zip Code: | 30721 |
| Phone: | 706-278-1913 x 101 |
| Fax: | 706-275-8946 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.daltonga.gov/court |
| About / Additional Info: | Court Location on Wednesday: City Hall, 300 W Waugh Street, Dalton |
Services and Case Types Handled in Dalton Municipal Court
Whitfield County Juvenile Court serves the public by handling cases involving minors, including: delinquency (law violations), dependency/abuse-neglect, Child in Need of Services (status offenses like truancy/runaway), juvenile traffic, probation violations, termination of parental rights, guardianship/permanency for dependent youth, and emancipation petitions.
Services include: intake and case filings (petitions, motions), scheduling and conducting detention, adjudication, disposition, review, and permanency hearings; diversion referrals; probation/supervision compliance; and issuance of protective/no-contact orders within juvenile matters. Records are confidential as required by law.
Jury services: Juvenile Court proceedings are bench-only; no jury trials are provided. Family-violence or stalking protective orders are generally filed in Superior Court.
The court provides calendars, summons, and guidance on filing, accepts payments/fees as applicable, and coordinates with DFCS, law enforcement, schools, and service providers to enforce court orders and ensure child safety.