FAQs • Norcross, GA • CivicEngage

I missed my court date. What can I do?: If the payment for your fine does not reach the court office prior to your court date and you fail to appear at your assigned court time, a bench warrant can be issued for your arrest. If a bench warrant has been issued for failure to appear in court for your citation, the Department of Driver Services may have been notified to suspend your driver's license pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-5-56 AND/OR 17-6-11. It is your responsibility to clear your license with the Department of Driver Services. Warrants must be cleared before you can obtain the necessary authorization to clear your license with the Department of Driver Services. Failure to appear warrants may be cleared through the court office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., except during holidays.

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Court Services

1. When is my court date?: Check the bottom portion of your citation or call the Court Services office at 770-448-2173.

2. Do I need an attorney?: You are not required to hire an attorney but you do have a right to seek legal council for your case if you choose to.

3. Can I make partial payments?: No partial payments are accepted.The full payment for all of your citations will be expected after a guilty or no contest plea, or a conviction. If you cannot pay the full amount, you will be placed on probation to make monthly payments. There is a monthly supervision fee of $49 per month while on probation. These probation fees are set by the state legislature of Georgia.

4. How can I get a certified copy of my disposition?: Certified copies of dispositions are free of charge and require a written request. Certified copies of citations are normally available the Monday following the assigned court date. All certified copies must be picked up within 2 business days after they are completed. After the 2nd business day, the copy will be disposed of or the requestor's security.

5. Who can tell me if my license has been suspended or how to get it reinstated?: The Georgia Department of Driver Services. They can be contacted at 678 413 8400 or online at http://www.dds.ga.gov.

6. How many points will be assessed on my driver's license?: The Municipal Court only reports convictions of moving violations to the Georgia Department of Driver Services. You must contact the Georgia Department of Driver Services directly to inquire about violations and points that are assessed for those violations and convictions. The Georgia Department of Driver Services can be contacted at 678 413 8400 or online at http://www.dds.ga.gov .
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7. I missed my court date. What can I do?: If the payment for your fine does not reach the court office prior to your court date and you fail to appear at your assigned court time, a bench warrant can be issued for your arrest. If a bench warrant has been issued for failure to appear in court for your citation, the Department of Driver Services may have been notified to suspend your driver's license pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-5-56 AND/OR 17-6-11. It is your responsibility to clear your license with the Department of Driver Services. Warrants must be cleared before you can obtain the necessary authorization to clear your license with the Department of Driver Services. Failure to appear warrants may be cleared through the court office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., except during holidays.