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Welcome and thank you for visiting the Jones County Magistrate Court website.

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We hope you find it helpful and informative. Should you need additional information or assistance please contact us by calling (478) 986-5113 or by fax @ (478) 986-6536.

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Services

Civil– Statement of Claims (small claims up to $15,000), Dispossessory (evictions), Garnishments, Foreclosure of Personal Property, Abandoned Motor Vehicles, Interrogatories, and Marriage ceremonies.

Criminal– Arrest Warrants, Pre-warrant Applications, Deposit account fraud (bad checks), Committal Hearings, First Appearance hearings (held Mon, Wed, & Fri after 5 p.m. @ the Jones County Sheriff’s Office), and County ordinances.

Legal Advice

If you plan to file a claim in the Magistrate Court or a claim has been filed against you, please be advised that neither the Judge nor the clerks can provide legal advice. Not only is it unethical and improper for the Judge or clerk to give either party legal advice, it is also illegal. If you have legal questions concerning your case, please consult the attorney of your choice.

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Filling Fees

STATEMENT OF CLAIM: $97.00 (INCLUDES ONE SERVICE)(ADDITIONAL SERVICE $50.00 per defendant)
DISPOSSESSORY: $72.00 (INCLUDES ONE SERVICE)(ADDITIONAL SERVICE $25.00 per defendant)
GARNISHMENT: $97.00 (INCLUDES SERVICE OF GARNISHEE)
FORECLOSURE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY: $97.00 (ADDITIONAL SERVICE $50.00)
FIFA: $9.00
INTERROGATORES: CONTACT CLERK OF COURT
PRE-WARRANT APPLICATION FEE: $20.00
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES: $10.00
DEPOSIT ACCOUNT FRAUD: $20.00 PER CHECK
MARRIAGE CEREMONY: FREE OF CHARGE DURING BUSINESS HOURS

(PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE AN OFFSITE CEREMONY)

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Government Center – (478) 986-6405
District Attorney’s Office – (478) 986-3166
Public Defender’s Office – (478) 986-6185
State Probation – (478) 986-6611
Georgia Probation Mgmt. – (478) 986-0044
Superior Court – (478) 986-6671
Probate Court – (478) 986-6668
Sheriff’s Department- (478) 986-3489
Municipal Court – (478) 986-5431
Gray Police Department – (478) 986-5554
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