The Chatham County Juvenile Court is located at 197 Carl Griffin Drive off of Chatham Parkway.
Normal business hours for the Juvenile Court are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Payments can be made in person at the Juvenile Court located at 197 Carl Griffin Drive or they may be mailed to that address. If payments are mailed, please make sure you reference the case by file number or the child’s name and date of birth so proper credit can be given. You may make a payment in cash, credit/debit card or by money order. Do not send cash by mail.
You may apply for an attorney by completing an application (available at the Chatham County Juvenile Court); and providing documented income verification. Other questions may be answered by calling (912) 652-6700. Download the application for a court-appointed attorney on our forms page.
If approved, you will be notified of the name and telephone number of the attorney appointed to your case. Any meetings will be arranged between you and the attorney.
You will need to contact the Attorney whose name appears on the subpoena.
You can contact the Victim Witness Assistance Program office at 652-6735.
The Juvenile Court disburses collected restitution two times per month. If a payment has been made on your restitution, you will receive a check. If a juvenile is not making payment toward restitution, officers are taking steps to remedy that situation. You can contact the cashier’s office or the assigned officer to verify the status of the case.