Columbus Municipal Court Judge
City Judges who hear cases on traffic citations and city ordinance violations and other misdemeanors
Full office description
- Municipal Court Judges hear cases on traffic violations and local ordinance violations, such as building code violations or animal control issues.
- Municipal Court Judges can issue warrants and handle disputes on nuisances. In some cities Municipal Court Judges hear some misdemeanors like shoplifting and marijuana possession.
- Jurisdiction and selection of municipal court judges vary per city. Some Municipal Court Judges are appointed by the Mayor or City Council while others are elected.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency — Nearly all Georgians will receive a traffic ticket at some point in their life and deal with Municipal Court. Municipal Court Judges can lower a ticket amount in some cases if contested and can determine how tickets are paid: online, over the phone, via mail, or a combination.
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