The Newton County Magistrate Court's jurisdiction covers the following:

> Civil Claims up to $15,000
> Dispossessories (Landlord/Tenant)
> Garnishments
> Foreclosures
> Issuance of Criminal Arrest Warrants
> Commitment Hearings
> Prosecution of Misdemeanor Deposit Account Fraud (Bad Checks)
> Prosecution of County Ordinance Violations

 HELPFUL LINKS

Georgia Magistrate Council
https://georgiamagistratecouncil.com/
> Forms
> Video Tutorials

e-Filing
https://www.efilegeorgia.com/

State of Georgia Rental Assistance Program
https://georgiarentalassistance.ga.gov/

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Contact Us

Magistrate Court of Newton County
1132 Usher Street, Room 149
Covington, Georgia 30014

Phone: 770.784.2050
Fax: 770.784.2145

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.