Paulding Judicial Circuit Superior Courts

Other Courts

Juvenile Court: 

Juvenile Court exercises jurisdiction in cases involving delinquent, unruly, and deprived children under 17. Juvenile court has concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior courts involving capital offenses, custody, child support cases, and termination of parental rights.

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Probate Court:

The 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 administers oaths of office and issues marriage licenses, gun permits, birth & death certificates, certificates of residency, and accepts passport applications.

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Magistrate Court:

The Magistrate court's jurisdiction encompasses civil claims of $15,000 or less, county ordinance violations, applications for and issuance of arrest and search warrants, preliminary hearings, dispossessory writs, and distress warrants. No jury trials are held in this court. Appeals from this court are made to the Superior and state courts.

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