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The Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit is comprised of Polk and Haralson Counties and serves approximately 66,200 persons. The Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit is part of the Seventh Judicial Administrative District.
Polk County Superior Court
Superior Court business for Polk County is conducted in the Polk County Courthouse, No. 1 at 100 Prior Street, Cedartown, Georgia. The terms of court are the third Monday's in March and July.
Office Hours are 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Monday through Friday.
Phone : 770-749-2114
Clerk of Court: Shelia Wells
Chief Deputy: Nancy Collier
Superior Court is a trial court of general jurisdiction. The court has exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, prosecuted by the District Attorney's Office,
cases regarding title to land, divorce, and equity, declaratory judgments, habusa corpus, mandamus, quo warranto and probation, and adoptions. Except for certain
probate or juvenile matters, this court may exercise jurisdiction over other cases concurrently with the limited jurisdiction courts. This court is authorized to
correct errors made by lower courts by issuing certiorari and, for some lower courts, the right to direct review by the court applies.
Polk County Probate Court
The Polk County Probate Court is located in Courthouse #1, Room 102, Cedartown, GA.
Office hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Phone: 770-749-2128
Probate Judge: Joyce B. Jones
Chief Clerk: Linda H. Smith
Probate Court exercises jurisdiction in the probate of wills, the administration of estates, the appointment of guardians, and the involuntary hospitalization of incapacitated adults and other dependent individuals. This court also administrers oaths of office and issues marriage licenses, birth certificates, death certificates, gun permits, and hears traffic cases.
Traffic Court is held on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of each month.
Probate Court is held on the 1st Monday of each month.
Pay your traffic citation online at www.ezcourtpay.com
or by calling toll-free 1-800-262-0128
MAGISTRATE COURT OF POLK COUNTY
The Polk County Magistrate Court is located in Courthouse #2
102 PRIOR ST.
Suite 203
CEDARTOWN GA 30125
Chief Magistrate
B.JEAN CRANE
Magistrate
ANNIE RUTH DUKE
Magistrate
CHRISTY COOK
Magistrate
PAM WHITESIDE
Court Coordinator
GAIL FERGUSON
Clerk of Court
EVAN LEDFORD
Deputy Clerk
GENETHA VAUGHN
Accountant
DEBBIE GROGAN
Court Office - 770-749-2130
Court Fax - 770-749-2186
Clerk of Court - 770-749-2187
Clerks Fax - 770-749-2189
Rockmart Office 770-684-4718
CIVIL MATTERS LAWSUITS On defendants residing in Polk County, $15,000.00 Limit
DISPOSSESSORIES Residential rental evictions in Polk County
DISTRESS WARRANTS Commercial rental evictions in Polk County
FORECLOSURES Possession of collateral on unpaid contract or security agreement
GARNISHMENTS Employment and bank/contract (from money judgment)
ABANDONED VEHICLE FORECLOSURES Autos, trucks, motorcycle, trailers (incl. House trailers and campers) & other street vehicles left abandoned by owner
CRIMINAL MATTERS
COUNTY ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS & ANIMAL CONTROL VIOLATIONS
BAD CHECK WARRANTS After 10 day certified letter sent by merchant (some conditions Make these civil matters)
SEARCH WARRANTS For Police Officers & Investigators
ARREST WARRANTS HEARING APPLICATIONS Includes peace (good behavior) bond
PRELIMINARY HEARINGS
EXTRADITIONS HEARINGS
BAIL HEARINGS For persons arrested on non-capital offenses
Polk County Juvenile Court
The Polk County Juvenile Court is located in Courthouse #2
102 Prior St.
Suite 202
Cedartown, GA. 30125
Office hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm
Monday through Friday.
Phone: 770-749-2151
Clerk of Court: Debbie Bright
Deputy Clerk: Tabitha Deems
Juvenile Court exercises jurisdiction over cases involving children who are alleged to be deprived, delinquent, unruly, in need of treatment or commitment as a
mentally ill or mentally retarded child, or to have committed a juvenile traffic offense. The Court also exercises jurisdiction in certain cases involving the
termination of parental rights, custody, child support and legitimation.
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