Spalding County
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Cities We Serve in Spalding County
Spalding County Courthouse Information
The Spalding County Courthouse in Griffin, Georgia serves as the center of the county's court system and local judicial operations. Located in the heart of downtown Griffin, the courthouse handles a wide range of legal matters including criminal cases, civil disputes, family law matters, probate issues, and traffic court proceedings. The courthouse is part of the Griffin Judicial Circuit and works alongside several county offices including the Clerk of Courts, Magistrate Court, Probate Court, and State Court.
The courthouse area is known for its historic feel and traditional downtown setting, blending older Georgia architecture with modern court operations. Residents regularly visit the courthouse for jury duty, court hearings, marriage licenses, property records, and public filings. It remains one of the primary government hubs for Spalding County and plays an important role in the daily legal and civic functions of the community.
What Types of Cases Are Handled?
- Felony Criminal Cases
- Misdemeanor Criminal Cases
- Traffic Violations and DUI Cases
- Civil Lawsuits and Legal Disputes
- Divorce and Family Law Matters
- Child Custody and Child Support Cases
- Probate and Estate Matters
- Wills, Guardianships, and Conservatorships
- Juvenile Delinquency and Dependency Cases
- Small Claims Cases
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes and Evictions
- Protective Orders and Temporary Restraining Orders
- Real Estate and Deed Filings
- Jury Trials
- Probate Court Proceedings
- Magistrate Court Filings
- Appeals and Public Court Records Requests
- Marriage Licenses and Weapons Carry Permits
- Mental Health Proceedings
- Juvenile Court Matters
- Garnishments and Collections Cases
- Preliminary Hearings and Warrant Applications
- County Ordinance Violations
- Bad Check Cases
- Adoption Proceedings
- Name Changes and Legitimation Cases
- Domestic Violence Proceedings
- Court-Ordered Mediation Matters
- Juvenile Traffic Offenses
- Property and Title Disputes
Key Sites / Courts for Spalding County
Spalding County Superior Court
Address: Address: 132 East Solomon Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone: (770) 467-4746
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Superior Court proceedings, felony criminal cases, major civil litigation, divorce and family law matters, jury trials, protective orders, real estate and deed filings, appeals, court filings, and public court records requests.
Spalding County State Court
Address: 132 East Solomon Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone: (770) 467-4474
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Traffic citation cases, misdemeanor criminal matters, DUI cases, civil lawsuits, probation matters, jury trials, court calendars, and public case searches.
Spalding County Magistrate Court
Address: 132 East Solomon Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone: (770) 467-4321
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Small claims cases, landlord-tenant disputes, garnishments, arrest warrants, dispossessory actions, civil filings, preliminary hearings, bad check cases, and county ordinance violations.
Spalding County Probate Court
Address: 132 East Solomon Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone: (770) 467-4341
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Services: Marriage licenses, weapons carry permits, probate and estate matters, wills, guardianships, conservatorships, birth and death certificates, mental health proceedings, and probate court filings.
Spalding County Juvenile Court
Address: 132 East Solomon Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone: (770) 467-4730
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Juvenile delinquency cases, child dependency matters, custody-related juvenile matters, juvenile traffic offenses, CHINS proceedings, probation monitoring, and youth rehabilitation proceedings.
Law Enforcement Information
Spalding County Sheriff's Office
Address: 401 Justice Boulevard, Griffin, GA 30224
Phone: (770) 467-4282
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Court security, inmate information, warrant services, civil process services, criminal investigations, jail operations, patrol operations, courthouse security, public records requests, traffic enforcement, and county law enforcement operations.
Spalding County Jail
Phone: (770) 467-4282
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Inmate information, inmate visitation, detention services, inmate processing, bonding information, jail administration, inmate medical services, inmate programs, transportation services, and jail operations support.
Spalding County Sheriff's Office – Criminal Investigations Division
Address: 401 Justice Boulevard, Griffin, GA 30224
Phone: (770) 467-4282
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Criminal investigations, felony investigations, narcotics investigations, warrant investigations, evidence processing, fugitive investigations, and investigative support services.
Spalding County Sheriff's Office – Warrants/Civil Division
Phone: (770) 467-4282
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Civil process services, warrant assistance, subpoenas, evictions, garnishments, court order enforcement, warrant investigations, and courthouse-related enforcement operations
Griffin Police Department
Address: 401 Justice Boulevard, Griffin, GA 30224
Phone: (770) 229-6450
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Police reports, crash reports, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, patrol services, emergency response services, public safety operations, and records requests.
Major Hospitals and Trauma Centers
WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital
Address: 601 South 8th Street, Griffin, GA 30224
Phone: (470) 604-1000
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Emergency department, trauma and critical care, surgery, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, labor and delivery, imaging, rehabilitation services, ICU care, stroke care, diagnostic services, and inpatient medical care.
WellStar Spalding Emergency Department
Address: 601 South 8th Street, Griffin, GA 30224
Phone: (470) 604-1000
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Urgent Care of Griffin
Address: 1007 Memorial Drive, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone: (770) 467-4750
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Public health services, immunizations, wellness screenings, women's health services, environmental health services, birth and death certificates, family planning, and community health programs.
DMV Locations in Spalding County
Spalding County Tax Commissioner's Office
Address: 411 East Solomon Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone: (770) 467-4380
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Note: Main county tag office for vehicle registration, title transfers, tag renewals, license plates, and property tax payments. Driver's license services are not available at this location.
Services: Vehicle registration, title transfers, tag renewals, license plates, TAVT payments, motor vehicle services, trailer registration, and property tax payments.
Georgia Department of Driver Services – Griffin (Driver's Licenses)
Address: 1313 Arthur K. Bolton Parkway, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone: (678) 413-8400
Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Services: Driver's license issuance and renewal, written tests, road tests, REAL ID services, identification cards, CDL services, reinstatements, and driving records.
Spalding County Kroger MV Express Tag Kiosk
Address: 1524 Highway 16 West, Griffin, GA 30223
Hours: Daily during store operating hours
Services: Self-service tag renewals, vehicle registration renewals, license plate decal printing, and select motor vehicle kiosk services.