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Hon. Lanie Simmons
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Honorable Lanie
Simmons is the chief
magistrate. She issues
criminal warrants for the
public and all law
enforcement. She issues
search warrants, fugitive
warrants and waiver of
extradition. She also sets
bonds on criminal charges
with the exception of the
charges that carry the death
penalty or life in prison.
She issues summons, judgments and writs in proceedings of the court. She
holds trials of issues for
civil cases. She also issues fi fa's once judgment is
obtained on civil suits.
The Magistrate Court has jurisdiction over the trial of violations of
county ordinances. It also
administers any oath which
is not required by law to be
administered by some other
officer. Committal hearings
are held twice a year to
determine if probable cause
exist on felony cases. |
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If you have questions or
want more information,
please contact Lanie Simmons
at 706-283-2027. |
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