Gwinnett Superior Court

What Kind of Cases Does Gwinnett County Superior Court Handle?

Beyond processing various criminal cases, this is the court of general jurisdiction and deals with equitable actions and civil lawsuits cases, adoptions, divorce, and more.

The Superior Court is also authorized to correct errors that lower courts have made. For example, although Magistrate Court Civil Division handles cases including civil claims of $15,000 or less and county ordinance violations, the Superior and the State Court handle appeals for decisions in some Magistrate Court cases, such as decisions in a tenant or landlord and civil cases.

Superior Court of Gwinnett County Filing Fees

When submitting documents to this court, you have to make sure to pay the filing fees. Checks should be made payable for filing costs plus local sheriff service to Clerk, Superior Court.

Any publication cost should be paid by separate check payable to the publisher and submitted to the clerk on filing. In addition, if you file a motion or a petition requesting an order 30 days or more after judgment or dismissal, new filing costs will be applied.

For example, the filing fees for a divorce is $210, plus $50 per service by the sheriff’s office. This is necessary in some cases to “serve” the action or have an official deliver it to the other party involved. These fees have to be paid in cash or by two separate money orders. If the person being served can’t be found, an additional $80 fee has to be paid to the newspaper, Gwinnett Daily Post, to publish the notice.

A Skillful Attorney Can Provide Expert Representation in Gwinnett County GA Superior Court

The Superior Court, together with District Attorney’s Office, defense attorneys, police agencies, probation, and drug treatment programs, is also a part of a Treatment Court Program, an intervention program for non-violent drug offenders. It involves frequent court appearances, random drug testing, as well as group and individual counseling.

When facing drug charges in Georgia, it is important to take action immediately. Talk to an experienced drug crime defense lawyer before making any statements. At Philip Kim Law, P.C., we provide skilled drug crime defense representation to clients in Lawrenceville, GA, and throughout surrounding areas in Georgia.

How to Perform a Gwinnett County Superior Court Case Search

Gwinnett Courts’ website allows individuals to search for specific cases by offering a free online search feature. 

To search cases from the Superior, State, Magistrate, and Probate Court Estate cases, individuals should use Tyler Odyssey Portal. This search feature allows users to search hearings by date, attorney name, location, hearing type, attorney bar number, case number, party name, courtroom, judicial officer, and business name. 

An Experienced Lawyer Can Help with Gwinnett County Superior Court Records

The Clerk of Courts handles requests of individuals to obtain copies of the official court records of the Superior Court. To get copies of case documents, deeds, property liens, or divorce records, a written request has to be sent to the following address:

Clerk of Court

PO Box 880

Lawrenceville, GA 30046

The Clerk of Courts also allows in-person public access to people who would like to search for or check official records. Although the Clerk and Deputy Clerks want to help all parties asking for legal assistance, they are strictly forbidden to practice law by statute and restricted in what they can advise or help. 

If you need help to get information regarding court records or do a Gwinnett County case search, reach out to the trusted team at Philip Kim Law. We are committed to representing you at every step of your legal process and we will fight for the best possible outcome. 

What Is the Gwinnett County Superior Court Docket?

If you are looking for information regarding a specific case, you should check a court docket. That is simply a record of proceedings of court cases. A docket also contains information about the judge hearing the case, attorneys involved, as well as the parties in the case.

How to Access the Gwinnett County Superior Court Docket

Dockets for the Superior Court can also be accessed through the Tyler Odyssey Portal through the ‘Search Hearings’ section. That way, individuals can see relevant information regarding cases that are seen by the Superior Court.

For assistance with Gwinnett County Courts, try contacting skillful lawyers at Philip Kim Law. Whether you need assistance with the Superior, State, Magistrate Court, or with some other legal matter, our law firm will treat you with respect, and help you understand the Georgia legal system.

What Can the Gwinnett County Superior Court Clerk Help You with?

Clerk of Court is an elected position serving the Superior, State, and Magistrate Courts. The Clerk and Deputy Clerks are custodians over the land and residential or commercial property records of the county, in addition to the civil and criminal files and records in the courts served.

The Clerk of Courts can help if you, for example, want to inquire about warrants and if you have a warrant in Gwinnett County. Going over their archives can be useful in this inquiry because any arrest order must go through various courts. They can also help with any procedures or details, like which courtroom to appear in, documents you have to bring, etc.

The clerk of the Superior Court can also provide necessary forms when someone who is not a minor is seeking relief under the Family Violence Act by filing a Temporary Protective Order petition. Bear in mind that filing for a family violence protective order is not available after normal business hours. However, victims of family violence have other alternatives available while waiting to file for the protection order.

The Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court Can’t Help with Legal Issues, but a Qualified Lawyer Can

If you are facing a criminal legal issue that is being heard by any Gwinnett Court, contact Philip Kim Law for a free consultation. He and his experienced team can defend you or your loved one and protect your rights.