Monroe Municipal Court, Walton County, GA
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a scheduling conflict, the June 20th and 21st calendars have been canceled. Reset notices were mailed to the addresses on record.
OFFICE CLOSINGS:
5/27/24: Memorial Day
6/19/24: Juneteenth
7/04/24: Independence Day
9/02/24: Labor Day
11/27/24: Close at noon - Thanksgiving
11/28/24: Thanksgiving
11/29/24: Thanksgiving
12/24/24: Close at noon - Christmas Eve
12/25/24: Christmas
12/26/24: Christmas
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Before you arrive, you will save yourself time if you bring only what you need: Your ID and an acceptable form of payment. Cell phones are permitted but must be silenced. You will be screened before entering the courtroom. Weapons including (but not limited to) guns, knives, explosives, and poisonous substances are all prohibited. If you have anything that is considered "harmful", you will be asked to place those items in your vehicle.
Be sure to sign-in before entering the courtroom. The sign-in sheet will be located in the lobby. Be advised that NO BAGS OF ANY KIND will be allowed in the courtroom, including backpacks, purses, diaper bags, camera bags, fanny packs, and draw string bags. Exceptions are made for medically necessary items, upon proper inspection. If you were dropped off for court, lockers are available upon request. Please see the clerk at the window for assistance. Due to limited availability, if you have a vehicle, please secure your bags in your vehicle.
While there are some exceptions, typically your name is called in the order of arrival. Remain seated until your name is called and keep conversations at a whisper. Well-behaved children are welcomed. If disruptions occur, we request that you exit the court room.
COURT ATTIRE:
Clothing should be conservative and respectful of the Court. Refrain from wearing hats, halter/tank tops, short-shorts, flip-flops, pajama bottoms, low-cut tops, and miniskirts. If your are cold-natured, a light jacket or sweater may be necessary. The courtroom is usually cold.
MISSED COURT DATE:
If you did not pay your citation beforehand or appear in court, please contact our office to discuss your options. To avoid the possibility of a license suspension and/or a bench warrant, it is imperative that you call us immediately. Please note the following fees:
- Late fee: $75.00
- The late fee will be imposed on all failure to appear cases immediately after court adjourns and will not be waived.
- License suspension fee: $5.00
- Warrant fee: $150.00
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY (Public Defender):
If you want attorney representation but can not afford one, you may apply for a court appointed attorney on your assigned court date. When your name is called, please inform the solicitor that you want to apply for an attorney. You will be given an application to complete detailing your income and expenditures. When finished, the judge will review and compare it with the Federal Poverty Guidelines. If you qualify, you will be appointed an attorney. If you do not qualify, you will have the option to move forward with your case that day or request a reset to hire your own attorney.
POINTS ON LICENSE/ REPORTABLE OFFENSES:
Many traffic offenses are reportable to DDS (Department of Driver's Services), which means that if a plea is entered or a fine is paid, the offense will be added to your driving history. Most offenses also have points associated with them. Some, like DUI's, do not have any points but will automatically suspend your license if a plea is entered.
To find out more about points, suspensions, and reportable offenses, refer to the Traffic Court Reference Manual on the Department of Driver's Services website.
PROBATION OFFICE:
Southeast Corrections
601 S. Madison Ave., Suite 300
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-2824
Website:
www.secorrections.com
