Probate Court
The Probate Court is a court of exclusive jurisdiction responsible for the probating or proving of all wills of Haralson County residents. The Probate Court is also responsible for appointing guardians of minors and incompetent persons, issuing marriage licenses, and issuing firearm, fireworks, and explosive permits. The Probate Court Judge is elected by the voters for four year terms.
This office also records birth, death, and marriage certificates as the state appointed custodian of vital records for the county, hears misdemeanor traffic cases, game and fish cases, and drug cases, and collects county and state traffic fines. The Probate Court also administers oaths to public officers, files, approves, and records bonds of public officers, and administers estate matters. It is a court of record, so all documents filed here must be recorded in minute books and kept permanently available to the public.
It is a court of record; therefore, all documents filed in Probate Court must be recorded in minute books and kept permanently available to the public – except information that is prohibited by law for public inspection.
The Probate Court is committed to providing you with excellent customer service. We will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about the services of this office or the procedures you must follow for a particular process. Please be advised, however, that state law prohibits our staff from rendering legal advice, restating the law or recommending specific ways to pursue legal action. If you have a problem involving the interpretation of the law, we suggest you contact an attorney licensed in the State of Georgia.
Probate Court exercises jurisdiction over:
- Probate of Wills
- Administration of Estates
- Conservators of Minors
- Temporary and Permanent Guardians of Minors
- Guardians and Conservators of Adults
- Certificates of Residence
- Involuntary Hospitalization/Outpatient Evaluations
- Permits for Fireworks
- Georgia Weapons Carry Permits
- Marriage License
- Birth and Death Certificates
- Misdemeanor Traffic Citations