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		Magistrate Court of Effingham County, State of Georgia
	The Magistrate Court of Effingham County supports the county's mission by providing for its citizens fairness and efficiency by adjudicating all cases in a courteous and impartial forum utilizing the uniform and coherent applications of the United States Constitution, Laws of the State of Georgia and the ordinances set forth by this county. We welcome comments and suggestions, please email us Magistrate Court of Effingham WE NOW ACCEPT MASTERCARD AND VISA DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS - Call for details Chief Magistrate Judge Scott Hinson Scott Hinson, Chief Magistrate

		Overview for Magistrate Court
	The Chief Magistrate Judge of Effingham County is elected in a countywide election to a four-year term. Jurisdiction for Magistrate Courts include small claims (under $15,000), minor and felony criminal offenses, dispossessory writs, warrants, good behavior warrants, bad check warrants, preliminary hearings, arrest and search warrants. Magistrates grants bails in cases that are not reserved exclusively to a judge of another court. Jury trials are not held in magistrate court. If a defendant submits a written request for a jury trial, cases may be transferred to state or superior court. LEGAL ADVICE Please be advised, if you plan to file a claim, the Judge nor the clerks are allowed to provide legal advice. It is unethical, improper and illegal for the Judge or clerks to do so. If you have legal questions or need legal advice you may contact an attorney of your choice. Civil Cases Criminal Cases Garnishments Forms for Magistrate Court Mediation County Ordinances Wedding Services Jurisdiction for the Court O.C.G.A. 15-10-2 Georgia Landlord and Tenant Handbook Uniform Rules of the Magistrate Court Verifying a Member of the Military The Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 (SSCRA) Georgia Legal Aid Website

		Court Hearings
	Court Hearings are held on Tuesdays at 8:45 am and 10:45 am for Civil Cases and Wednesdays at 8:45 am for Criminal Cases. You must give 24 hour notice if you are unable to attend court. Being absent from your court date will result in the Judge deliberating the case without you. If you have a lawyer representing you, please have them send us an Entry of Appearance. If you have any questions regarding your court dates please contact our office at 912-754-2124.

		Useful Information
	COURT ATTIRE Proper court attire is required for court appearances. It is asked that no shorts, halter tops or flip flops be worn inside of the courtroom. If you are not dressed properly, you will be asked to leave the court and return at a later date. This will delay your hearing and require you to appear in court more than once. The use of cell phones are not allowed in the courtroom. Your cell phone and pager must be turned off before entering so that you do not disrupt the court. Children under the age of 10 are not permitted in the courtroom. NO food or drinks allowed.


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		Contact Information
	Physical/ Mailing Address: 700 N. Pine Street, Suite 250 Springfield, GA 31329 Contact Information: Office: 912-754-2124 Fax: 912-754-4893 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Staff Directory Directions to Magistrate Court

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