Gainesville Municipal Court

Gainesville Municipal Court addresses misdemeanor traffic violations and violations of the Code of the City of Gainesville, Georgia.

Gainesville Municipal Court is here to assist you through every step toward resolving your case. Here's how we can help:

• Provide information and answer questions: If you're unsure about what steps to take next or need clarification at any point, please don't hesitate to ask us or review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below.
• Helping resolve cases: Whether you're contesting a ticket for a parking violation or admitting fault, our staff – along with the Solicitor and Public Defender – are available to guide you through the process and help you reach a resolution.

If you received a citation or have a court date scheduled, keep the following points in mind:

• Update your contact information: If you need to update your contact details, please reach out to Gainesville Municipal Court via the following online contact form.
• Prepare for your case: If you plan to contest the citation, gather any evidence or documentation supporting your argument to bring to your scheduled court date.
• Court appearance: It's essential to attend your scheduled court date. By failing to appear for court or not paying your fine by the scheduled court date, you risk having your driver's license suspended, and a bench warrant issued for your arrest.

Paying your citation

Many citations issued by the City of Gainesville can be paid without appearing in court. If your citation doesn't require a mandatory court appearance, you may use one of the following payment methods below:

Online*

Pay securely through the City's online payment portal, powered by Government Window.
*Please be advised a service fee is applied to all credit card payments.

Phone*

Please call 770-531-2668 and follow the automated prompts to pay by phone.
*Please be advised a service fee is applied to all credit card payments.

In-person

Visit the Gainesville Public Safety Complex, located at 701 Queen City Parkway, Gainesville.

Mail

Send a check or money order to 701 Queen City Parkway SW, Gainesville, GA 30501. Please make checks payable to the City of Gainesville and include the citation number with your payment.