Frequently Asked Questions

Comprehensive resources for Civil and Criminal matters and court operations.

I need to file Depositions. Do I bring them to the Clerk’s Office for filing?


No, you would e-file the Notice of Filing and reference the Deposition and then hold on to the sealed Deposition either until coming to trial or the Judge’s staff directly requests them from you. The Clerk’s Office does not store Depositions.

I received a Notice of Jury Trial Hearing for a case I don’t know about.

The Clerk’s Office does not set hearing calendars. Contact the Judge’s Staff Attorney listed on your notice. You may also access case filings via re:SearchGA at www.fultonstate.org

I have a DVD Exhibit that I need to bring there to file with a Motion for Summary Judgment.

You do not need bring the DVD to the Clerk’s Office, as we do not store them in our office. You would file a Notice of Filing, and the Judge’s staff will be in touch with you directly if they need the DVD. This applies to DVD’s, CD’s, Audio, Pictures or anything of the sort that cannot be filed electronically. We cannot be held responsible for maintaining these original exhibits.

How do I file case documents?

All filings are electronic via e-file GA. Only Garnishment Answers may be accepted in paper form via mail or courier.

I filed a Motion 30 days ago, why haven’t I received a ruling?

The Clerk’s Office does not handle Motion rulings. Please contact the Judge’s Staff Attorney directly for inquiries regarding pending motions.

Why was my filing rejected in e-file GA?

An e-mail is sent to filers that details rejection reasons in the comments section. Look for the e-mail from [email protected].

My case was transferred/bound-over to State Court. What happens now?

If your case was bound over to Fulton County State Court, it must first be processed by the Solicitor’s office before State Court will receive it. Please search for your case or name through the re:SearchGA to see if the case has been filed in State Court yet. If not, please check back in 60-90 days. Or you may contact the Solicitor directly at https://fultonrestorativejustice.org/contact. Their main number is 404-612-4800.

I’ve been waiting a long time for a court date on my traffic citation that was bound over. I don’t want to wait any longer. Can I just pay the citation if it has been bound over?

No. Once a citation is bound over to State Court, you must appear before a judge to resolve it. Paying the fine is no longer an option.

I’d like to know what was the outcome of a State Court case. Where can I get this information?

Check the Court’s records online at https://researchga.tylerhost.net/ Sign in or Register a new account. You will be able to view the first page of each item, with an option to pay for all pages. You may also view all records free of charge by coming to one of our locations and using the Public Access Terminals onsite.

I missed my court date. How can I get my case reset?

To reset a case, you must visit the Criminal Division in person at 160 Pryor St. SW Ste J150, Atlanta, GA 30303. Please bring a form of a government issued picture identification with you.

My criminal history indicates that I was arrested, but the court did not report the outcome. How can I get my criminal history updated?

Email [email protected] with all the information you have. To expedite the process, please provide the case number, Defendant’s full name and date of birth, timeframe of arrest and case charging, and a brief description of the charge(s). Once the court’s record is verified, the criminal history can be updated instantaneously.

How can I get my Dead Docketed case permanently dismissed?

You or your attorney must file a motion to have the case removed from the Dead Docket and dismissed. If you’d like to complete this process yourself, click here for a packet which includes instructions for the process along with a sample motion. Once submitted, the motion will be forwarded to the judge who presided over your case for consideration.

My case is more than 20 years old. Can I still get a certified disposition?

Our record retention policy (governed by Georgia law) provides that files be kept for 20 years after which time they are destroyed. For older cases, we offer a certified Case Summary which features the case charges and dispositions of each. This alternative is usually deemed acceptable in leiu of the original documents. This computerized Case Summary constitutes the Court’s currently available record in its entirety (no additional records are available).

I have moved since my case was last heard in municipal court and it has been transferred/bound-over to State Court. Can I update my address?

No. Citations which are bound over to State Court are actually forwarded directly to the state prosecutor (i.e. Solicitor General). State Court will have no record of your citation until that office files a formal accusation of your citation.

If I can’t update my address, how will I know when is my court date?

You may call this office at (404) 612-5085 every 1-2 months to see if a formal case has been created against you. Or, you may search our records online at your convenience here to see if a formal case has been created against you. Once you are able to locate your case, you may then change your address and the Court will update its records.

When is my court date?

Court dates for Criminal cases can be viewed at the Fulton County Records Portal.

How can I pay my fines and fees?

To find out the total amount owed for Traffic and Criminal fines, please visit the Municipal Online Payments Portal. You can also contact the Clerk’s office at 404-613-5085.To pay your citation by mail you must submit your payment in the form of a certified check or money order payable to “State Court of Fulton County”. Please include your citation number with your payment.
All payments must be made in full. We do not accept partial payments.
Please mail your payment to:
State Court of Fulton County
ATTN: Criminal Division
160 Pryor Street SW
Suite J-150
Atlanta, GA 30303

My relative was arrested yesterday. Can I come to the courtroom for his first hearing?

Due to security reasons, members of the public are not allowed to be physically present at the first hearing. You may view these and other past hearings at State Court’s Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@statecourtoffultoncounty7938

How can I get a certified disposition of a case?

If you are NOT with a government agency, certified dispositions are available at a cost of $5. Payment must be rendered in the form of certified check or money order payable to “Fulton County State Court”. Cases for the current and previous year are stored on-site and are readily available. All other files are stored at our off-site archiving facility and must be requested from there. These files should be delivered to our office in 1-2 business days. You may request a certified disposition in-person at our office or via mail. If you elect to mail your request, be sure to include the case number, Defendant’s full name and date of birth, and a brief description of the charges (if available). Mail your request and payment to:

Fulton County State Court
ATTN: Criminal Division
160 Pryor Street SW
Suite J-150
Atlanta, GA 30303

If you ARE with a government agency, certified dispositions and/or disposition information are available at no cost. Simply email your request to [email protected].

How do I get my Court record sealed?

Record restrictions are handled by the Fulton County Solicitor. Their website is: https://fultonrestorativejustice.org/restrictions/ To apply for a Fulton County misdemeanor record restriction, you may contact their Record
Restrictions Line at (404) 612-4827 or email them at [email protected].

How do I contact my probation officer?

Judicial Corrections Services (JCS) handles probation for misdemeanor cases. Their Address is 132 Mitchell St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Their phone contact is (404) 591-3180

What are the terms of the court?

There are six terms each year beginning on the first Mondays in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

2026 Court Holiday Schedule

Holiday Observed Date
New Year’s Day Thursday, Jan 1
MLK Jr. Day Monday, Jan 19
President’s Day Monday, Feb 16
Memorial Day Monday, May 25
Juneteenth Friday, June 19
Independence Day Friday, July 3
Labor Day Monday, Sept 7
Veterans Day Wednesday, Nov 11
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Nov 26
Thanksgiving Holiday (Observed) Friday, Nov 27
Christmas Eve Thursday, Dec 24
Christmas Day Friday, Dec 25
New Year’s Eve Thursday, Dec 31