The Lee County Magistrate Court exists to serve the citizens of Lee County. We are pleased to provide the information on this website as a service to our citizens to be used as a general guide when dealing with legal matters before this Court.
If you plan to file a claim in the Magistrate Court or a claim has been filed against you or if you are a Defendant in a criminal matter, please be advised that neither the Judge nor the clerks can provide legal advice. Not only is it unethical and improper for the Judge or clerk to give either party legal advice, it is also illegal. If you have legal questions concerning your case, please consult an attorney.
The Magistrate Court handles a variety of matters, including civil claims of $15,000.00 or less, dispossessory proceedings (landlord/tenant), the issuance of arrest and/or search warrants, bond hearings, preliminary hearings, county ordinance violations, personal property foreclosures, deposit account fraud (bad checks), and garnishments. The Magistrate Court does not hold jury trials and is not a court of record. Any appeals from judgments in civil cases are made to the Superior Court.
It is our goal to provide helpful, friendly services to the people of Lee County, while ensuring that everyone is treated with fairness and respect. On behalf of the judges and court staff, we trust you will find the website a useful and convenient tool in obtaining information.
Magistrate Court Forms
Preparation for a Civil Case
Magistrate Court Fees
Public Access for Civil Records – Review civil files (2023 – Present). Account creation is required.
Odyssey eFileGA.com – Online Filing. Attorneys, Agents, Plaintiffs file your claim faster, easier and more economically online. Also, if you are a defendant, you may file your answer with this online filing system.
