Have you Been Charged with a Criminal Offense in Sumter County, Georgia?
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Sumter County, Georgia Court Information
Sumter County Superior Court
The Superior Court is Georgia's general jurisdiction trial court. It has jurisdiction over both criminal cases such as felony cases, divorce cases, equity cases and cases that involve a jury. For example, if you are charged with a misdemeanor or traffic violation but request a jury trial, you will be transferred to Sumter County Superior Court.
Sumter County is part of the Southwestern Judicial Circuit. There are three judges on the circuit that rotate through multiple counties. Honorable R. Rucker Smith is the Chief Judge for the Southwestern Judicial Circuit and his office can be reached at 229-928-4554. Judge George M. Peagler Jr. and W. James Sizemore Jr. are the other Superior Court Judges for the Southwestern Judicial Circuit. For other superior court information, call the Clerk of Superior Court, Cortisa Barthell, at 229-928-4537. The Superior Court is located at 500 West Lamar Street, Americus, Georgia 31709.
Sumter County State Court
Sumter County state Court prosecutes misdemeanors and traffic violations that occur in Sumter County but outside of the City Limits of Americus, Leslie, and Plains. The Honorable William Rambo presides over Sumter County State Court. State Court is located at 500 South Lamar Street, Americus, Georgia 31709. For information about your ticket or other court information call 229-928-4537.
Americus Municipal Court
Traffic violation tickets that occur in Americus will go before Americus Municipal Court. The Judge for Americus Municipal Court is the Honorable J. Michael Greene. Court is held at 119 South Lee Street, Americus, Georgia 31709. For any questions about your ticket or other court information, call 229-924-3677.
Leslie Municipal Court
Cases that involve misdemeanor traffic violations, shoplifting, and city ordinance violations occurring in Leslie will go before Leslie Municipal Court. Judge William Dallas NeSmith III presides over Leslie Municipal Court. Court is held at 108 Commerce Street, Leslie, Georgia 31764. For any questions about your ticket or other court information, call 229-874-1259.
Plains Municipal Court
Cases that involve misdemeanor traffic violations, shoplifting, and city ordinance violations occurring in Plains will go before Plains Municipal Court. Plains Municipal Court is held at 101 West Church Street, Plains, Georgia 31780. Judge William H. Gregory II presides over Plains Municipal Court. For questions about your ticket or other court information call 229-824-5445.
Sumter County, Georgia Superior Court
Sumter County, Georgia State Court
Americus Municipal Court
Leslie Municipal Court
Plains Municipal Court
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