Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, and Probate Court Estate cases:
Gwinnett Courts Portal
E-filing is mandatory for all state and superior civil cases, and optional for magistrate cases and existing state and superior criminal cases:
Tyler’s Odyssey eFileGA™
Chief Magistrate Kristina Hammer Blum is pleased to announce the opening of one full time Magistrate Judge position. To be eligible for consideration, a completed Application Package must be received by the Administrative Office of the Courts on or before 5:00 PM on October 25, 2024. The Magistrate Court Application/Questionnaire and Judicial Ethics Quiz can be accessed through the link.
coming to court?
Can I pay my ticket without coming to court? (REC 25-625)
If your citation does NOT require a mandatory court appearance you may pay your ticket by:
- Mail - Money orders or cashier's check only.
- In Person - Fines may be paid in person by money order, cashier's check, cash, debit or credit card during the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Drop Box - A drop box is located outside of the Court Annex building and available after normal working hours.
- Online - Online payments are accepted at www.gwinnettrecorderscourtpmts.com
For information concerning credit card payments, please refer to Credit Card Procedures in the menu to the left. Please note that Recorder's Court Clerk's Office does not accept personal or company checks.
Fee Schedule
Fee Schedule (REC 25-100)
There are no court fees assessed in Recorder's Court. However, every fine assessed is subject to the appropriate surcharges in accordance with O.C.G.A. 15-21-70 through 15-21-77.
What are the requirements for a landlord filing a dispossessory action?
What are the requirements for a landlord filing a dispossessory action? (MAG 30)
The relationship between the parties must be landlord and tenant.The tenant must be either a tenant holding over, a tenant at will, a tenant at sufferance, or not paying rent as it becomes due.The landlord must have made a demand for possession of the premises prior to commencement of the proceedings.
Where do I file a dispossessory action to evict my tenants?
Where do I file a dispossessory action to evict my tenants? (MAG 30)
A dispossessory action should be filed in the county where the property is located.
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PLEASE NOTE: CALENDAR DATES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL THE COURT CALENDAR IS TRANSMITTED TO THE PARTIES.
If you have a summons or notice of hearing it should give you the location of the building where you should appear. If you are looking for a specific service then you may want to telephone to ask which building houses the court or department you are looking for at 770-822-8000.