Resources for the Forsyth County Magistrate Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Forsyth County, Georgia, and resources applicable to all courts in Georgia.
Use an interactive online interview to generate complete forms for filing in Georgia Magistrate Courts.
Pay fines for Super Speeder and Failure to Appear violations online to the Georgia Department of Driver Services. You will need the transaction ID on the notice sent by the Department, your driver's license number, and your date of birth.
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office offers information about domestic violence, victims' rights, temporary protective orders, crime victims' compensation, and a list of resources with contacts.
Forsyth County Law LibraryView information about the Forsyth County Law Library, including contacts, available materials and services, and links to forms and additional online resources.
Forsyth County Magistrate Court Information and Electronic FilingView information about Forsyth County Magistrate Court, including small claims, liens and foreclosures, bad checks, landlord-tenant cases, and more. File small claims and landlord-tenant claims, answers, and garnishment actions online with Forsyth County Magistrate Court. Detailed instructions and a list of filing fees are provided. A convenience fee applies.
Forsyth County Victim-Witness HelpThe Forsyth County District Attorney's Office offers information about its Victim-Witness Assistance Program, with a description of the court process, crime victim compensation, victims' rights, and links to victim notification and impact statement forms.
Magistrate Court Cases and ProcedureView information about the types of cases handled in Magistrate Court, as well as procedures for filing a claim, notifying the defendant, hearings, judgments, appeals, and collecting awards.
Magistrate Court Information View instructional videos about Georgia Magistrate Courts. Alternative Dispute ResolutionView information about Alternative Dispute Resolution, which includes mediation, arbitration, and neutral evaluation, and can help parties resolve disputes without going to court. Links include answers to frequently asked questions, a list of local programs searchable by county or name, and a roster of registered neutrals searchable by county, registration category or ID, area of expertise, and name.
Child Support ServicesThe Georgia Division of Child Support Services offers child support services, application forms, and instructions; online customer service; answers to frequently asked questions; and information about paternity, child support, case status, payment, enforcement, non-custodial parents, and interstate cases.
Court Rules View the Uniform Rules for Superior, State, Juvenile, Magistrate, Probate, and Municipal Courts. Foreclosure Prevention ResourcesView resources for preventing foreclosure in Georgia, including a list of steps to take, local housing counseling agencies, state and national programs, scam avoidance, workshops, publications, and a link to legal aid providers.
Georgia Accountability CourtsGeorgia Drug Courts, DUI Courts, Juvenile Drug Courts, Family Dependency Treatment Courts, Mental Health Courts, and Veterans Courts can set up treatment programs in lieu of incarceration for some offenders. Links include a directory of all Georgia Accountability Courts, a list of links to some individual Accountability Court websites, calendars, and sample forms.
Instructions for Expungement of Georgia Criminal Records Download a step by step instruction sheet for obtaining an expungement of Georgia arrest records. Landlord-Tenant Information View and download the Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook. Victim CompensationThe Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council provides information about crime victim compensation, including eligibility, maximum amounts available by category, and answers to frequently asked questions. Links to additional victim resources and relevant forms are included.
DUI and Defensive Driving SchoolsThe Georgia Department of Driver Services provides information about its DUI Risk Reduction Program, which is required before restoration of driving privileges; and its Defensive Driving Program, which can result in dismissed charges or reduced points and insurance premiums for some offenders. Links to approved schools are included.
Georgia Laws Search the Official Code of Georgia by keyword, or browse by table of contents. Information for ConsumersThe Georgia Department of Law Consumer Protection Unit offers information about various consumer topics, consumer education, tips about scams, and instructions and forms for filing a consumer complaint.
Legal Information and Legal AssistanceLegal information topics include Children's Law, Civil Rights, Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Disability Law, Disaster Relief, Domestic Violence, Employment, Family Law, Housing, Immigration, Military, Personal Injury, Public Benefits, Wills and Life Planning, and the court system in general.
Traffic and Motor Vehicle InformationView and download forms and manuals from the Georgia Department of Driver Services, including a Driver's Manual, Commercial Driver's Manual, Motorcycle Driver's Manual and other traffic and motor vehicle information.
View contact information and policies and procedures of the Forsyth County Indigent Defense Office, which provides criminal defense services to low-income defendants facing possible incarceration, and for some juvenile matters.
Forsyth County Lawyers Search a directory of Forsyth County Bar Association members by name, practice area, and location. Public Defender ServicesThe Georgia Public Defender Standards Council lists contact information by county for Circuit Public Defenders, Capital Defenders and Mental Health Advocates. Application forms, information about the procedure for determining indigency, and information about mental health matters is included.
Assistance with Complaints about LawyersThe State Bar of Georgia offers a Consumer Assistance Program for people with complaints or concerns about attorneys, including information and dispute resolution services.
Consumer ProtectionThe Governor's Office of Consumer Protection offers information about its investigation, civil lawsuit, and criminal charge processes; instructions for filing a complaint; downloadable and online consumer complaint forms; tips and information about various scams; and links to additional consumer resources.
Find Free Legal AssistanceFind organizations offering free legal services and other types of assistance by county and organization name.
Find Recent Attorney Discipline RecordsThe State Bar of Georgia lists recent information about disciplinary actions taken against attorneys in Georgia.
Georgia Attorney Directory Search the Georgia State Bar membership directory by name, specialty, law school, and location. Georgia Legal ServicesView information about the Georgia Legal Services Program, which provides free civil legal help for low-income residents.
How to Find a LawyerThe State Bar of Georgia offers a "How to Choose a Lawyer" pamphlet and links to local bar associations and legal services providers.
Lawyer Fee ArbitrationThe State Bar of Georgia offers an arbitration program to help resolve disputes over lawyers's fees. Links to program rules and answers to frequently asked questions are included.
Military Legal HelpThe State Bar of Georgia Military Legal Assistance Program provides free or low-cost civil legal services to service members and veterans. An application form is included.
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