Department Description:
Municipal Court has jurisdiction over alleged infractions of city ordinances, traffic offenses, and some misdemeanor offenses. The court also issues criminal warrants and conducts preliminary criminal hearings. The mission of the Municipal Court department is to provide high quality customer service in an efficient, professional, and fair manner; and in doing so, maintain the public’s respect, confidence and satisfaction. The department uses available tools and programs to reduce instances of recidivism and make the Tybee Island community safer.
Services:
- Schedule all court appearances;
- Answer questions from the public defendants and attorneys regarding court appearances, monies owed and general court proceedings;
- Apply payments efficiently and with accuracy;
- Maintain records.
Personnel:
- Court Director
- Court Clerk
- Assistant Court Clerk