SOMETHING NEW FROM GSCCCA: "The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) went online this month with a new search system for Georgia's land records that has some of the greatest features for which any of us ever hoped. Go to www.gsccca.org/search/PremiumOverview/ to view all the new features of the new system. 01/06/2012
Statement of Purpose :
The Clerk of Courts supports the County Mission Statement by committing to the highest caliber of ethical and professional standards in recording and the safe keeping of all county real estate and court records.
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CLERK SUPERIOR COURT
The Role of the Clerk
The Clerk of Superior Court is a Constitutional Officer, meaning the position was created by act of the Legislature in the state constitution, and has been a county constitutional officer since the framers of the Georgia Constitution in 1798 provided for election of the Clerk of Superior Court in each of Georgia's counties.
The Clerk is the person responsible for protecting the integrity of public records and public funds. The Clerk receives, manages, and possesses all court documents, collects and disburses all court fees, fines and costs, and provides the public with access to court records. As keeper of public records, the Clerk records deeds, mortgages, charters and notaries public. In effect, the Clerk runs the "business arm" of the local court system and answers first and foremost to the public, ensuring the public's interests and convenience come first.
As an elected public official in each of Georgia's 159 counties, the Clerk of Superior Court is an important check and balance within the county government and judicial system. Citizens' case files, court records, property deeds, and mortgages are handled and protected by the Clerk, an impartial officer elected directly by and answerable to the people of the county, and is not an employee or appointee of any county commission or judiciary.
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TERMS OF PAYMENT
Cash, money order, or certified bank funds accepted. No personal checks! No debit/credit cards at this time. **Traffic Tickets may be paid with Debit/Credit Cards on-line at www.efftickets.com **
LIMITATIONS ON THE CLERKS' OFFICE
The clerk and deputy clerks desire to help all parties that ask for assistance and will attempt to do so. The clerk and deputy clerks are strictly forbidden to practice law by statute and are restricted in what they can give advice about or assistance in preparing. The clerks have been allowed by the legislature to assist more freely in matters filed in magistrate court and in family violence matters, but any assistance given by this office should not be considered legal advice. Sound legal advice must only come from a licensed practicing attorney and the clerk's office encourages all parties to seek competent legal advice. We ask that you be understanding with our staff as we attempt to assist you, knowing the limitations we face in assisting each individual party to a case. Thank You.
JUDGES SERVING EFFINGHAM COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT:
Chief Judge William E. Woodrum, Jr.
Effingham Superior Court
P.O. Box 805
Millen, Georgia 30442
(912) 764-4251 FAX (912) 764-4947
Judge John R. Turner
Effingham Superior Court
P.O. Box 326
Statesboro, Georgia 30459
(912) 764-9607 FAX (912) 764-3835
Judge F. Gates Peed
Effingham Superior Court
P.O. Box 967
Statesboro, Georgia 30459
(912) 764-6095 FAX (912) 489-3148
DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR OGEECHEE CIRCUIT
Richard A. Mallard, District Attorney
#1 Courtland Street, 2nd Floor
Statesboro, Georgia 30458
(912) 764-9924 FAX: (912) 489-2907
Assistant District Attorney's Serving Effingham County
Brian Deal, ADA and Benjamin Edwards, ADA
Effingham County District Atty.'s Office
901 North Pine Street, Suite 208
Springfield, Georgia 31329
(912) 754-9249 FAX: (912) 754-9469
PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE
Robert L. Persse, Public Defender
Ogeechee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 86
Statesboro, Georgia 30459
(912) 764-6292
(912) 489-3223 fax
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