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If you do not find the case you are looking for, you can submit a request for the court to conduct a search for you. The Riverside Superior Court’s Public Access is intended to assist the public in accessing available case data without having to visit the courthouse. However, Court Rule (1161.2 (a)) provides for access to such cases by interested parties who can, at a minimum, provide one plaintiffs name, one defendants name and the property address. The Criminal Division handles the issuing of arrest warrants for Lowndes County after probable cause has been determined. Access to Electronic Court Records (CRC 2.501) (external site ). You may appear on your own behalf or may be represented by an attorney.

This court does not handle divorce, child support actions, or actions involving title to property. Actions filed in the Magistrate Court include, but are not limited to: Any amount in excess of $15,000 should be filed in either the State or Superior Court of Lowndes County. The Civil Division handles monetary claims that are $15,000 or less. Criminal cases normally start with 62 and then seven numbers. Case Numbers for Family and Civil cases start with a letter -two letters- and then seven numbers.

The Lowndes County Magistrate Court is divided into 2 divisions the Civil Division and the Criminal Division. You can search by: Last Name and First Name - Last Name and Initial of First Name - Company Name or Case Number. Each county in the State of Georgia has a Magistrate Court. The Constitution required the Magistrate Courts to replace the Justice of the Peace, and a variety of other small claims courts. The Magistrate Courts of Georgia were established in 1983 when the current Georgia Constitution was ratified. The Magistrate Court staff includes the Clerk of Court, 8 deputy clerks, 3 constables, and 2 full-time Judges and 2 part-time Judges. "HOW TO SEARCH FOR PARTY NAMES IN THE PUBLIC PORTAL" - Due to common spellings and multiple parties regarding civil suits and dispossessory cases, you must enter a party name in the public portal "Smart Search" as follows: Last name*, First name* Example: Doe*, John*Ĭounty Ordinance Bond Schedule for the Magistrate Court Overview YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR NAME OR BUSINESS ON THE PUBLIC PORTAL WEBSITE IN ORDER TO USE THE PUBLIC PORTAL ** PUBLIC PORTAL ACCESS*** TO OBTAIN STATUS AND INFORMATION REGARDING CIVIL FILINGS IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT CLICK HERE. THERE WILL BE A FEE INCREASE FOR THE USE OF ALL CREDIT CARDS THE MAGISTRATE COURT WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT AFTER 4:30 PM.
