Magistrate Court

201 N Davis Street, Suite 250
Nashville, GA 31639

Contact Numbers
Phone: (229) 686-7019
Fax: (229) 686-6328

Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday

The Magistrate Court of Berrien County is staffed by the elected Chief  Magistrate Judge, an Associate Magistrate Judge, a Chief Clerk, a Deputy Clerk, and a Constable. 

The Court offers a quick and inexpensive process for complaint resolution.  Monetary claims of $15,000 or less, contractual disputes, dispossessory actions, personal injury, personal property, foreclosures, and suits on account may all be filed in the Magistrate Court.  Additionally, the Magistrate Court issues criminal arrest warrants, search warrants, conducts first appearances to set bond, and hearings on violations of the Berrien County Code of Ordinances.  Any individual who is a party to one of the above actions may appear on his/her behalf or may be represented by an attorney.

Any inquiry related to the Magistrate Court should be directed to (229) 686-7019.  Please be mindful that the Magistrate Court staff cannot answer legal questions or offer legal advice.

Magistrate Court Staff

Doug Gaskins

Doug Gaskins

Chief Magistrate

Ryan Carter

Constable

Amanda Bennett

Clerk

Angie Holbrook

Deputy Clerk

Jennifer Herzog

County Attorney

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