In Heard County, small claims cases up to $15,000 are heard by the Magistrate Court of Heard County. Here is where it is, how to reach it and how to file.
Address: 215 East Court Square, Franklin, GA 30217 · Map
Phone: 706-675-3002
Online filing: available, per the court
Court addresses, phones and hours change. Call the clerk before you go, and ask whether small claims are filed at this location.
Usually the Magistrate Court of the county where the defendant lives. A business is usually sued where its registered office is. Many counties accept e-filing.
If the person or business you are suing is in another county, use that county's court instead. See all Georgia counties.
Georgia doesn't require a demand letter before you sue, but sending one is a good idea. Make a free demand letter.
Statement of Claim, signed under oath with the defendant's last known address
Fees vary by county. Most courts charge one price covering filing and service on one defendant, recently about $95 to $115. Each extra defendant costs about $10 to $60 more. Check your county clerk's current fee list. Fee waiver: Affidavit of Indigence (pauper's affidavit); most counties have their own form.
The sheriff, a marshal or constable, or a court-appointed adult who isn't part of the case delivers the papers to the defendant or leaves them with a suitable adult at their home.
After the defendant answers, the hearing is set 15 to 30 days after the court's notice; some counties send cases to mediation first. Bring receipts, photos, messages, the contract and your demand letter, with copies.
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Open the filing guideSmall claims in Heard County are filed with the Magistrate Court of Heard County, 215 East Court Square, Franklin, GA 30217. Phone: 706-675-3002.
Up to $15,000. The limit is $15,000 for people and businesses. A new law raises it to $25,000 for cases filed on or after January 1, 2027. You can't cut a bigger claim down to fit, and a counterclaim must also stay under the limit.
Fees vary by county. Most courts charge one price covering filing and service on one defendant, recently about $95 to $115. Each extra defendant costs about $10 to $60 more. Check your county clerk's current fee list.
Yes. The court says online filing is available for small claims. Check the court website for the e-filing system and any fees.