Magistrate Court

Linda Freeman, Chief Magistrate Judge, JudgeLinda@windstream.net
Victoria Freeman, Magistrate Clerk, Terrellmagistratevf@windstream.net

The Magistrate Court's Office is located at the Terrell County Courthouse Annex, with the Probate Court, Superior Court Clerk's Office, Tax Assessor's Office, and Code Enforcement & Animal Control Office.

AT THIS TIME, TERRELL COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT DOES NOT ACCEPT E-FILING

Office Phone:
229-995-3757

499 Rountree Drive, SW
Dawson, GA 39842
(click address for map)

 Office Fax:
229-995-4496
 

Mailing Address
PO Box 793
Dawson, GA 39842

If you have questions, please email us at 
Terrellmagistratevf@windstream.net

Office Hours: 
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

DISPOSSESSORIES

Dispossessories, or evictions, are filed in Magistrate Court. To evict your tenant, please complete the required forms and file your case. If you have questions regarding fees or time frames, please call the Magistrate at 229-995-3757

FEE: $95.00 for 1 defendant, plus $50.00 for each additional defendant. A service fee of $50.00 is required after 8 days.

GARNISHMENTS

Garnishments may ONLY BE FILED AFTER a judgment has been ordered by a judge or magistrate. To file a garnishment complete the required forms according to the instructions and file the required paperwork according to the timeline, as directed in the instructions.
FILING FEE: $95.00
 

WRIT OF POSSESSIONS

A Writ of Possession, or foreclosure on property, is required to repossess goods when payment is not made as promised. To file a Writ of Possession, please complete and file the required forms as directed in the instructions.

FILING FEE: $95.00 for 1 defendant, plus $50.00 for each additional defendant.
a service fee of $50.00 is required after 8 days.

SMALL CLAIMS


For Civil Claims of less than $15,000, you may file your complaint in Magistrate Court
To file a small claim in Magistrate Court, complete and return the required
forms as directed in the instructions with a self addressed stamped envelope.

FEE: $95.00 for 1 defendant, plus $50.00 for each additional defendant.
 

FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS

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