The Municipal Court in Fayetteville, Georgia is where you MUST appear for citations such as:

• DUI
• Suspended License
• Marijuana Possession
• Underage Possession of Alcohol
• Reckless Driving
• Eluding or Fleeing an Officer
• No Insurance
• Shoplifting
• Interference with Police
• Loitering 

When to show up:

• Court dates have been rescheduled due to COVID-19. 
• Court is held 6 times each month.
• The Municipal Court of Fayetteville does not e-mail its court appearance notices.

Important tips:

• The Coronavirus crisis has drastically altered court hours and cases.
• If you have received a citation and would like to discuss your case, contact the Fayetteville Municipal Court solicitor, Julie Kert for a pretrial conference prior to your court date. 
• You will pass through a metal detector upon entry and all individuals and personal items such as purses, backpacks, briefcases, etc. are subject to a security check. 
• There is a dress code when appearing in court. 
• Additional Fees: $50 if you are late for court & $100 if you miss your court date
• You can pay a citation online. 
• Parking is free.
• You can always hire an attorney, even for traffic offenses. Court Buddy can help you find an affordable lawyer. 

Their address is: 

760 Jimmie Mayfield Blvd

Fayetteville, GA 30215

Their phone number is:

(770) 719-4277

Their hours are:

8:00am -5:00pm 

Monday -Thursday  

More resources:

https://fayetteville-ga.gov/city-departments/public-safety/municipal-court/

This article is intended to convey generally useful information only and does not constitute legal advice. Any opinions expressed are solely those of the author, not LawChamps.