POLK COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT SERVICES
ATTENTION:
Please note that employees of the Magistrate Court of Polk County, including Judges, are prohibited by law from providing legal advice at any time during your contact with the Court. If you have questions about your legal rights, legal remedies available to you, or what legal documents to file, you must contact an attorney. Thank you for your cooperation.
Magistrate Court Services
Civil Matters Lawsuits
On defendants residing in Polk County, $15,000.00 Limit.
Foreclosures
Possession of collateral on unpaid contract or security agreement.
Distress Warrants
Commercial rental evictions in Polk County.
Dispossessory
Residential rental evictions in Polk County.
Garnishments
Employment and bank/contract (from money judgment).
Criminal Matters
Abandoned Vehicle Foreclosures
Autos, trucks, motorcycle, trailers (including House trailers and campers) and other street vehicles left abandoned by owner.
Bad Check Warrants
After 10 day certified letter sent by merchant (some conditions Make these civil matters).
County Ordinance Violations and Animal Control Violations
Preliminary Hearings
Arrest Warrants Hearing Applications
Including peace bonds.
Extraditions Hearings
Bail Hearings
For persons arrested on non-capital offenses.
Contact Information
Located in Courthouse #2
102 PRIOR ST.
Suite 203
Cedartown, GA 30125
Court Office - 770-749-2130
Court Fax - 770-749-2186
Clerk of Court - 770-749-2187
Clerk's Fax - 770-749-2189
Magistrate Court Staff
Chief Magistrate Judge
Christy Cook Garner
Deputy Clerk
Binky Vaughn
Clerk of Court
Jayme Eason
Court Coordinator
Vonnie Gaut