(706) 613-3690  (706) 613-3696 [Fax]  Hours  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Municipal Court Judge  Judge Kay Giese  Clerk's Office & Courtroom  Location  Athens-Clarke County Courthouse  325 East Washington Street  Ground Floor  Mailing Address  P.O. Box 1705  Athens, GA 30603-1705

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.

Detailed information:

• Cases That Require a Court Appearance
• Paying a Fine Before Your Court Date
• Fines for Speeding Violations
• Fines for Traffic Violations
• Fines for Equipment / Display Violations
• Fines for Insurance Violations
• Fines for Seatbelt Violations
• Fines for Tag Violations
• Fines for License Offenses
• Fines for Ordinance / Other Violations
• Court Date Changes
• Your Right to an Attorney
• Requesting a Trial
• Pleading Guilty or Nolo Contendere
• Citations Issued by the Community Protection Division
• Camera Red Light Citations
• Domestic Partnership Declaration Form (available in Online Documents)