Athens-Clarke County Municipal Court

Administration
(706) 613-3690
(706) 613-3696 [Fax]

Ticket Payments
athensgatix.com
800-701-8560 (toll free)

Clerk's Office Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Municipal Court Judge
Judge Kay A. Giese (until 7/9)
Leslie Spornberger Jones (beginning 7/10)

Municipal Court Clerk
Rhonda D. Bolton

Location
Athens-Clarke County Courthouse
325 East Washington Street
Ground Floor
Location Map

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1705
Athens, GA 30603-1705

New! Pay Municipal Court fines online or by phone toll-free at 1-800-701-8560. PLEASE ALLOW 5 BUSINESS DAYS FROM ISSUE DATE OF CITATION TO MAKE PAYMENT

Note: Parking tickets issued by Downtown Athens Parking System (DAPS) cannot be paid through this system, but can be paid through the DAPS Web site.

What is the Municipal Court's jurisdiction?
The Municipal Court has jurisdiction in most misdemeanor traffic offenses. The Court also has jurisdiction (with certain statutory exceptions) in misdemeanor offenses of underage possession of alcohol, possession of marijuana, and theft by shoplifting. The Court also handles local ordinance violations, including parking violations, and domestic partner declarations.

What time does Court begin?
Court begins at 9:00 a.m. (arraignments) and 1:30 p.m. (trials and hearings). You must arrive on time. If you are late, your case will move to end of the docket or may be deferred to another date.

What are some general Court rules?

Cell phones are not allowed
You must be dressed properly for Court

Detailed information:

What charges can I pay before my court date? (separate page)
What charges require a court appearance?
What happens if I want to plead not guilty and have a trial?
How do I change a court date?
What happens if I fail to come to court?
What is my right to an attorney?
How do I request a trial?
How do I plead guilty or nolo contendere in court?
What if I receive a camera red light citation?
How do I file a domestic partnership declaration form? (available in Online Documents)

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