Frequently Asked Questions
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Visit the Hall County Probate Court or the Dawson County Probate Court.
To apply for record restriction, you must first contact the Clerk of Courts office and obtain a copy of your Disposition. Then you will need to reach out to the agency where your case originated (ex: Hall County Sheriff’s Department, Gainesville Police Department, Dawson County Sheriff’s Department, etc).
You will need to reach out to an attorney to obtain legal advice. If you cannot afford an attorney or if you would like to file for divorce on your own, you may reach out to our Family Law Information Center. They may be able to assist you.
Contact your county's clerk of courts office.
Please allow around three weeks for your citation information to be received, then contact your county's clerk of courts office.
For Hall County charges you will need to contact the Solicitor’s Office at 770-531-7012 for Misdemeanors or the District Attorney at 770-531-6965 for Felonies. For Dawson County charges, call 706-344-3620.
Your attorney, whether privately secured or appointed by the courts, is your best option for obtaining information.
Please visit our Jury Duty page.
An application must be completed with the Indigent Defense Office. Please contact them to see if you qualify.
You will need to reach out to an attorney to obtain legal advice. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may contact our Family Law Information Center and they may be able to assist you.
The ultimate decision about charges remains with the courts. However, input from victims may sometimes be considered.
For Hall County dates, contact the Solicitor’s Office at 770-531-7012 for Misdemeanor charges or the District Attorney at 770-531-6965 for Felony Charges. For Dawson County dates, call 706-344-3620.
Visit the Hall County Probate Court or the Dawson County Probate Court.
Visit the Hall County Magistrate Court or the Dawson County Magistrate Court.
Judges are randomly assigned to cases in which the death penalty is being sought. To read more about the assignment procedure, click here.
Court appointed attorneys have the same qualifications and experience as any privately hired attorney might have. Rest assured that your case is being handled by a competent and educated lawyer. The NEJC prides itself on a having a reputation for attracting highly skilled individuals and for being selective in its hiring process.
Visit the Hall County Health Department or the Dawson County Health Department.
Visit the Hall County Probate Court or the Dawson County Probate Court.
You will need to speak with a Legal Advocate.
Finding a lawyer is your most advisable option. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court can assist you with your options. You may contact our Indigent Defense department to apply for a court appointed attorney or contact our Family Law Information Center for answers to general questions. Additionally, the NEJC offers access to two Law Libraries featuring access to many different legal sites and reference materials.
Hall County citations may be paid by calling 1-800-262-0128. For Dawson County citations, call 706-344-3580.
Please visit our Pretrial page.
To learn more about obtaining or submitting a background check for adoption, please click here.