Douglas County Courts & Departments

Clerk of State Court

The Clerk of State Court is the custodian of records for State Court, which includes criminal misdemeanor, civil cases and traffic citations.

Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is a Constitutional Officer, meaning the position was created by act of the Legislature in the state constitution and has been a county constitutional officer since the framers of the Georgia Constitution of 1798 provided for the election of the Clerk of Superior Court in each of Georgia's counties.

District Attorney

The Douglas County District Attorney is the chief prosecuting officer in the Douglas Judicial District (Douglas County) for the State of Georgia. She is an elected constitutional officer, who is part of the judicial branch of Georgia State Government.

Juvenile Court

Learn about the Juvenile Court for Douglas County and services it provides.

Juvenile Programs Administration

Our Mission is to provide quality services for children, youth, parents and families that support treatment, rehabilitation, supervision, strengthening of the family system, and reducing recidivism.

Magistrate Court

The Douglas County Magistrate (Small Claims) Court handles claims under $15,000 and garnishment actions.

Probate Court

Douglas County Probate Court establishes the validity of wills, documents the administration of estates, appoints a guardian when none has been established, maintains vital records such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, and death certificates, and issues gun permits.

Public Defender

Under the leadership of Monica Myles, the Douglas County Public Defender's Office represents individuals who are being prosecuted in the State and Superior Courts of Douglas County. With eleven attorneys on staff who solely practice criminal law, the Public Defender's Office can handle any type of criminal case.

Solicitor-General, State Court

The Solicitor General represents the people of Douglas County and the State of Georgia as the Court's prosecuting attorney and handles all misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses committed in Douglas County.

Juvenile Public Defender

Meet the Accountability Courts