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Magistrate Court

Magistrate court jurisdiction includes: civil claims of $15,000 or less; certain minor criminal offenses; distress warrants and dispossessory writs; county ordinance violations; deposit account fraud (bad checks); preliminary hearings; and summonses, arrest and search warrants.

• Abandoned Motor Vehicles

  Procedures before filing a Foreclosure of Abandoned Motor Vehicle in Carroll County.

• Bonds

  Information on Bonds.

• Civil Claims

  The Magistrate Court is also referred to as small claims court.

• Courtroom Etiquette

  Information on Courtroom Etiquette

• FIFA

  The FIFA is a judgment or lien against a Defendant’s property (i.e. all chattels and goods, typically real estate or automobiles) in Carroll County, Georgia.

• Filing Fees

  Information on Filing Fees

• Garnishment

  Information on how to file for Garnishment.

• History

  A brief history of the Magistrate Court

• Landlord/Tenant

  Landlord/Tenant Information

• Mediation Center

  Mediation is an opportunity for parties and attorneys to meet privately to discuss issues of the case, and parties are empowered to have some input in the outcome of their case with the mediator drawing up an outline for settlement in the session. After signing with attorneys present, an agreement is binding.

• Ordinance Violations

  Information on Ordinance Violations and the fines associated. 

• Warrant Application

  Any citizen may make an application for a warrant after the event has been reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. There are certain requirements needed prior to filing. These requirements can be found on this page.

• Weddings

  Weddings are primarily held at the Probate Court located in the main Court house. The Probate Court would have all the necessary forms and information concerning marriage, including the marriage license. They can be contacted at (770)830-5840, Ext. 2227. 

• Welcome and Contact Information

  Welcome to the Carroll County Magistrate Court’s official website.

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• Services

  The essential services the County provides are designed to make Carroll County a safe, healthy, and fulfilling place to live, work and play.  Community members interact with the County government daily through services such as adopting a pet, receiving social services, ordering a copy of a birth certificate or receiving peace officer protection.