Frequently Asked Questions
You can contact North Georgia Probation Services: 81 Crown Mountain Place Suite C-500 Dahlonega, GA 30269 Phone: (706) 864-4248 Fax: (706) 864-4274 Read Full Answer
You will first have to pay your fine at the court clerk’s office. The Judge sets the fine as cash only. Once the fine has been paid, you will receive a new court date and time. You will also obtain, from the court clerk’s office and submit to the Department… Read Full Answer
Under Georgia law, an officer is not required to show the defendant the speed detection device. The Officer is required by law to ask if you would like a calibration check of the unit. If requested, the officer is obligated by law to perform that calibration check and inform the… Read Full Answer
Nolo means No Contest. This plea means you are not pleading guilty or not guilty, but simply accepting the charge and agreeing to the fine and sentence. The Department of Driver Services will accept one plea of Nolo contendere for a moving traffic violation in any five year period without… Read Full Answer
You may speak with the Solicitor on your court date or you can contact the Assistant to the Solicitor at 706-504-9019. You may do so prior to entering a plea. Read Full Answer
Any person under the age of 21 at the time the offense is committed, may request in writing at or before the time of trial, the City's first/youthful offender treatment of his sentence. The conditions are as follows: The defendant has no prior record The defendant is willing to submit… Read Full Answer
On your first appearance in court when your name is called for a plea, you may ask the judge for a court-appointed attorney. You will fill out an application to the best of your ability. The application fee is $50.00 Make sure that all your information is up to date.… Read Full Answer
The Clerk of Court issues subpoenas. A subpoena may be served by a sheriff, by his deputy, or by another person not less than 18 years of age. Subpoenas may also be served by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, and the return receipt constitutes proof of service.… Read Full Answer
If you are under 21 years of age and convicted of any one offense for which four (4) or more points are assessed, your drivers' license will be suspended for a minimum of six (6) months. No work permits are available. If you are under eighteen (18) years of age… Read Full Answer
Usually our court solicitor will take it into consideration when a defendant has already taken a defensive driving course and brings the certificate of completion with them to court. The solicitor will use that information when considering a recommendation to the Judge. Read Full Answer