Dates: Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 15Saturday Voting: May 2 and May 9Extended Hours: Thursdays, May 7 and May 14, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.Location:Riverfront Resource Center (Candy Room)125 Pine Ave.Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The State Court exist to provide a forum for the resolution of disputes between individuals or between the state and individuals. The Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanors (crimes punishable by 12 months incarceration or less) and civil cases (unlimited dollar amount) concurrently with the Superior Court, except cases involving divorce, titles to land, and equity, which are reserved exclusively to Superior Court.
The State Court Judge for Dougherty County is The Honorable John M. Stephenson. The Court is located in the Judicial Building at 225 Pine Avenue, Suite 308, Albany, and can be reached at 229.431.2152.
Honorable John M. Stephenson State Court Judge
About Judge Stephenson
Tracie Bennett Criminal Case Coordinator 229-431-2152 tbennett@dougherty.ga.us
Amy Cox Civil Case Coordinator 229-302-3722 Acox@dougherty.ga.us