Eastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia
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Court functions may change outside what has been defined in the Judicial Order. An up-to-date list is provided below.
For as long as a State-Wide Judicial Emergency is in effect the Courts will address essential functions, which are defined by the various Courts as follows:
Superior Court:
**New Procedures and Protocols for Superior Court**
** Superior Court Bond Hearing Protocol Effective 05/01/2025 **
Webex Room Instructions
Video Court Instructions for Counsel to Provide to Clients
Recorder's Court:
All Recorder's Court operations have been resumed. Failure to appear for Recorder's Court for traffic citation(s) will result in you being held in contempt and charged an additional fee of $100. This could suspend your license if not taken care of.
Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm
State Court:
In August 2021, State Court began holding limited court sessions. In January 2022, State Court began a full event calendar with the exceptions of civil jury trials. Beginning April 1, 2022, State Court implemented civil and criminal jury trials.
Probate Court:
Probate Court is offering all services with safety protocols explained on their webpage. With the exception of mental health orders to apprehend and petitions for emergency guardianships/conservatorships, all services are by appointment only and walk-in customers will be required to make an appointment. Instructions and links are provided on their webpage. At this time, Probate Court is accepting payment by credit card, money order or cashier's check only. Probate Court is open from 8am until 5pm but closed between noon to 1pm for station cleaning and lunch. Anyone seeking to file an emergency pleading should attempt to arrive at court before 4pm to allow time for processing.
Juvenile Court:
Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For questions about Juvenile Court matters, please contact your attorney, see the Chatham County Juvenile Court website, or call 912-652-6700.