Magistrate Court

About the Court

The Magistrate Court conducts hearings and trials in criminal cases, civil actions, and ordinance violations for:

• Clermont
• Flowery Branch
• Hall County
• Lake Lanier Islands

The Magistrate Court also hears applications for arrest and search warrants. The court hears more than 18,000 civil and criminal matters annually.

Magistrate Court Forms & Fees

• Statement of Claim (PDF)
• Defendants Answer (PDF)
• Magistrate Court Fee Schedule (PDF)  UPDATED January 2020
• Summons of Dispossessory (PDF)
• Application for Criminal Arrest Warrant (PDF)

Bad Checks

• Bad Checks Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Returned Check Notice - Civil (PDF)
• Returned Check Notice - Criminal (PDF)

Garnishments

• Garnishment on a Financial Institution Packet (PDF)  UPDATED April 2021
• Continuing Garnishment Packet (PDF)  UPDATED April 2021
• Continuing Garnishment for Support Packet (PDF)  UPDATED April 2021

Online Filing

Claims and Landlord / Tenant.
Filing online through Turbo Court is subject to an additional $20.00 convenience fee.

You can file online using Turbo Court.

Online Docket

You can view the online docket using ICON.