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The primary function of Recorder's Court is the processing of cases from the Columbus Police Department, Special Enforcement, Inspections and Codes, Georgia State Troopers, and Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Safety. Recorder's Court has exclusive jurisdiction over all city ordinance violations and is additionally the court of first appearance for misdemeanor and felony cases made by the above agencies.
Recorder's Court is divided into two sections: The Finance Office and the Clerk's Office. The Finance Office is responsible for the collections and accounting of cash bonds and fines and assisting the public by providing information and assistance over the telephone and in person. The Clerk's Office is responsible for preparing court dockets, assisting the judges in the courtroom and recording information about each case into the computer system.
The hours of operation for Recorder's Court are 8:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday for the posting of bond for traffic offense. It is also open on Saturdays and some holidays for arrest cases only. Bonds will not be accepted on the day of the scheduled hearing, weekend, or most holidays. Court is held at 8:00 am, 9:00 am, and 2:00 pm Monday thru Saturday. Environmental Court is held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Recorder's Court accepts payment by cash, credit care, or local check in person. Bonds may also be mailed to Recorder's Court but must be post marked at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled hearing. Only money orders or cashier's checks are accepted by mail.
For More Information about Recorder's Court contact, call (706) 653-4256. |