The Role of the State Court

The mission of the State Court of Fulton County is to serve the citizens of Fulton County and members of the Bar by providing the highest quality of justice in a courteous, efficient, and cost effective manner.

The State Court has jurisdiction over the following:

• Civil matters of all sizes, except matters heard exclusively by superior courts

• Misdemeanor violations, including traffic violations

• Felony preliminary hearings

• Appeals of limited jurisdiction court decisions