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Harold R. Banke Justice Center
9151 Tara Boulevard
Jonesboro, GA 30236

The Front Doors entering the Atrium at the Harold R. Banke Justice Center will only be open for entry to the public from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding County Holidays.

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State Court

Administration

The State Court is composed of five (5) Judges. All are elected by the citizens of Clayton County and serve four (4) year terms. State Court is a trial court with limited jurisdiction covering misdemeanor and traffic violations, prosecuted by the office of the Solicitor General, and all civil actions, regardless of the amount, unless the Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction.

Chief Judge Michael T. Garrett

Chief Judge Michael T. Garrett

Judge Tammi Hayward

Judge Tammi Hayward

Judge Margaret Spencer

Judge Margaret Spencer

Judge Shalonda Jones-Parker

Judge Shalonda Jones-Parker

Judge Sonyja George

Judge Sonyja George