Mart Hyatt for Chief Magistrate of Heard County

Mart Hyatt for Chief Magistrate of Heard County I'm running for HC Chief Magistrate, and I would love for you to consider giving me your vote on May 24th! I promise to work hard and LISTEN to YOU!

Magistrate Courts
Under the 1983 Constitution, justice of the peace courts and small claims courts became magistrate courts. Magistrate court jurisdiction includes civil claims of $15,000 or less, dispossessory writs, county ordinance violations, misdemeanor deposit account fraud (bad checks), preliminary hearings, issuance of summons, arrest warrants, and search warrants. The chief magistrate of

each county assigns cases, schedules court sessions, and appoints other magistrates (with the consent of the superior court judges of the judicial circuit). Most chief magistrates are elected in partisan, countywide elections to four-year terms. In some counties chief magistrates run in nonpartisan elections. In a few counties the chief magistrate is appointed by the local legislative delegation. To qualify as a magistrate, an individual must have resided in the county for at least one year preceding his or her term of office, be twenty-five years of age, and have a high school diploma. Other qualifications may be imposed by local legislation. There are 159 chief magistrates and 346 magistrates in Georgia. Magistrates may grant bail in cases in which the setting of bail is not exclusively reserved to a judge of another court. If a defendant submits a written request for a jury trial, cases may be removed to superior or state court.

05/25/2016

Things didn't go the way we wanted, but I've enjoyed every minute of campaigning across our great county! Thanks for the support, and I would like to say Congrats to Brenda Jennings!
Mart

05/23/2016
A big congratulations to the Class of 2016! It is because of students like these that our county’s future is brighter th...
05/20/2016

A big congratulations to the Class of 2016! It is because of students like these that our county’s future is brighter than ever. Parents, don’t cry too much for the best of life is right around the corner. God bless you all, and again a huge congratulations to you and of course your parents. Today is your day!

05/19/2016

Early Voting is still going on at the Heard County Courthouse in Franklin! Election Day (and the last day to vote) is Tuesday the 24th! Would love to have your support and your vote (on the Republican Ballot) to become the next Magistrate Judge!

Campaigning - April 2016
05/15/2016

Campaigning - April 2016

05/12/2016

Magistrate Courts also have the authority to issue criminal arrest warrants for both felony and misdemeanor offenses; and upon the sworn testimony of a law enforcement officer, are authorized to issue search warrants. They are empowered to issue good behavior warrants to insure that a person’s conduct will not cause another individual emotional or physical harm. This court also serves to hold First Appearance Hearings, Preliminary Hearings and Waivers of Extradition Hearings which are conducted after an arrest. The Magistrate Court also has the jurisdiction to hold trials for defendants charged with violating county ordinances and certain misdemeanor offenses, such as deposit account fraud, shoplifting, possession of ma*****na, trespassing and alcohol offenses by persons under 21.

05/12/2016

What Kind of Cases are Brought Before Magistrate Court?

The Magistrate Court is authorized to hear a variety of civil cases, as long as the claim does not exceed the $15,000.00 limit, including suits on accounts or contracts where a debtor has failed to pay a debt, damages or personal injury claims involving accidents or wrongful conduct, failure to perform on written contracts, personal property foreclosures, garnishments, levies on property to satisfy a judgment and abandoned motor vehicle. Landlord-tenant cases, referred to as dispossessory actions and in some cases distress warrants, are filed against individuals or corporations who remain on a property without the right to do so. These landlord-tenant actions are usually filed for non-payment of rent. Dispossessory actions represent an exception in Magistrate Court where the jurisdictional limit of $15,000.00 does not apply.

Why not go ahead and knock out your civic duty early? You can early vote through Friday of this week and next at the cou...
05/11/2016

Why not go ahead and knock out your civic duty early? You can early vote through Friday of this week and next at the courthouse in Franklin until 5pm! I will be on the Republican ballot (doesn’t effect the Presidential election in November) and I would love to have your vote and don’t forget to

Wishing a Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers on this very special day!
05/08/2016

Wishing a Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers on this very special day!

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Ga-100
Heard County, GA
30217

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770-854-6036

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