State Court of Fulton County


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Important News

Fulton County Task Force Recommends Improvements for the Courts

Effective July 1, 2013 Judge Susan B. Forsling will retire from State Court, Division F. We wish her the best in as she starts a new chapter in her life.

July 1-5, 2013 no criminal calendars, including traffic will be held in either Magistrate or State Court. During this time all Justice Partners will be transitioning to its new case management system, and court personnel will not have access to case information during this time. Please call Court Administrator/Chief Clerk Cicely Barber for further details.

State & Magistrate Court would like to welcome Magistrate Judge Warren Atkinson!

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Magistrate Court - Small Claims Division

How do I sue and for how much can I sue for ?

An informational booklet and forms are provided by the Magistrate Court, Small Claims Division at each location and on this website. The amount sued for cannot exceed $15,000.00 including all costs. The filing fee is $51.50 and $25.00 for service on each defendant.

Can I use the forms that are on the web site?

You may download the forms from our website. If you choose to download these forms you must provide the original, a service copy and a return copy. Each form must include an original signature and must be clearly marked, "Original - Court," "Defendant/Service Copy," and "Plaintiff - Return Copy."

Do I need an attorney?

An attorney is not necessary in Magistrate Court since this Court was designed for the pro se persons. However, if you choose, you may hire an attorney.

Can I sue more than one person?

The filing fee is $76.50 for the first defendant, which includes the $25.00 service fee. For each additional defendant, there will be a $25.00 service fee charged.

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