Burke County Georgia – Clerk of Court
There are a number of courts in Burke County. They have varying jurisdiction depending on the amount of the dispute and the severity of the crime. The tabs to the left under Courts will give you more information on each court related office. The Burke County Superior Court is part of the Augusta Judicial Circuit. For more information on Superior Court check out the Augusta Judicial Circuit website.
CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT
JUVENILE COURT
MAGISTRATE COURT – Evictions are filed with this court.
The Magistrate Court is a limited jurisdiction Court of Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction that was constitutionally created in 1983. The jurisdiction is found in O.C.G.A. 15-10-2, Georgia Code, and the Uniform Rules of the Magistrate Court. The Courts purpose, mission and goal is to provide the citizens of Burke County a high degree of judicial professionalism by providing a systematic, efficient and accurate court system, where all citizens and litigants of the county can expect a fair and impartial treatment with all aspects of the court and in a timely manner.
The Civil jurisdiction includes the trial and adjudication of civil disputes of $15,000.00 or less. These cases consist of civil suits, garnishments, evictions (lLandlord tenant), and foreclosure of personal property/rental property and etc. The Magistrate Court does not hold jury trails and is not a court of record.
The Criminal Jurisdiction includes issuing arrest warrant and search warrants, good behavior warrants, conduct pre-warrant hearings, first appearance hearings, bond hearings and preliminary hearings. The Court presides over and conduct trails for county ordinance violations.
PROBATE COURT
SOLICITOR GENERAL’S OFFICE
STATE COURT
SUPERIOR COURT
Contact Details
- Address: 602 N Liberty St, Waynesboro, GA 30830
- GPS: 33.090532,-82.01549
- Phone: (706) 554-2324
- Website: http://burkecounty-ga.gov/
