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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 EfficiencyNearly 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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