FAQs • Fulton County Superior Court, GA • CivicEngage

How do I file a criminal case against someone?: Please contact the nearest police department to you, or contact the District Attorney's office for all types of criminal complaints.

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Criminal Division

1. When is my court date?: The Clerk's office can provide you with the information if it has been assigned in the computer system. Our office does not schedule court dates nor do we assign public defenders to cases. These functions are performed by the Judge's case managers and the public defender's office respectively.

2. Who is my Judge?: The Clerk's office can provide you with the information if it has been assigned in the computer system. Our office does not schedule court dates nor do we assign public defenders to cases. These functions are performed by the Judge's case managers and the public defender's office respectively.

3. Who is my public defender?: Please contact the Public Defender's office at 55 Park Place, Atlanta GA 30303. (404)-612-5200

4. How can I get copies of the disposition of my case?: You may get a copy of such records from our office by walking into our records division, and paying for the copies. You may also write us requesting the records with payment included for the copies. Please include your case number for such written requests. The fee schedule and mailing address are available on the Clerk's website www.fultonclerk.org.

5. How do I file a warrant?: Please contact the warrant's division at 160 Pryor street 1st floor, if you need to take out a warrant on another person.

6. How do I file a criminal case against someone?: Please contact the nearest police department to you, or contact the District Attorney's office for all types of criminal complaints.

7. How do I file a TPO (Temporary Protective Order)?: For assistance with "how to file protective orders,please contact the One Stop Family Division, located on the 8th Floor of the Lewis Slaton Courthouse (136 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30303). (404) 612-0505

8. How can I get my records expunged?: Expungement applications can be obtained from the District Attorney's office at 136 Pryor Street, 3rd floor Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 612-4980.
However you will also need a certified copy of the disposition of your case. You may get a copy of such records from our office by walking into our records division, and paying for the copies. You may also write us requesting the records with payment included for the copies. Please include your case number for such written requests. The fee schedule and mailing address are available on the Clerk's website http://www.fultonclerk.org.

9. What time does court start?: Most Judges start court at 9.00am; however, your notice will usually indicate the time that you are required to appear in court.