Gwinnett County Government Recorders Court

Gwinnett County Recorder's Court is open normal business hours. If you have a case in Recorder's Court you are expected to pay the fine or to be in court on your court date. If you fail to appear a bench warrant may be issued and your license may be suspended. The following safety measures have been put in place to ensure that we provide a safe environment in keeping with the CDC guidelines. Dedicated entry and exit doorways, queue lines and floor markings to encourage 6-foot... distancing. All areas will be sanitized after each court session Hand sanitizing stations have been placed in several places around the courthouse. Writing pens are sanitized after each use. Glass barriers have been installed at the payment windows. Face masks are encouraged to be used while inside the courthouse. If you or a family member have recently been exposed to COVID-19 or you are experiencing any of the COVID-19 symptoms, please do not enter the courthouse. We encourage you to handle your case by phone (1-877-794-0988), by emailing us at [email protected] or by visiting our website at www.gwinnettrc.com.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with Chief Justice Melton’s FOURTH ORDER EXTENDING DECLARATION OF STATEWIDE JUDICIAL EMERGENCY, the Gwinnett Recorder’s Court will continue to handle matters to the extent feasible and consistent with the ORDER, CDC and public health guidelines, the United States and Georgia constitutions, applicable statutes and court rules, including public’s right of access to judicial proceedings and a criminal defendant’s right to co...Continue reading

Gwinnett County Recorder’s Court has reopened as of June 15, 2020. Every effort has been made to reduce the number of people that will be in the building at the same time. The following safety measures have been put in place to ensure that we provide a safe environment in keeping with the CDC guidelines. Dedicated entry and exit doorways, queue lines and floor markings to encourage 6-foot distancing. All areas will be sanitized after each court session... Hand sanitizing stations have been placed in several places around the courthouse. Writing pens are sanitized after each use. Glass barriers have been installed at the payment windows. Face masks are encouraged to be used while inside the courthouse. Traditionally we have had two arraignment calendars each day, but we have expanded that to four arraignment calendars to reduce number of people in the courthouse. If you or a family member have recently been exposed to COVID-19 or you are experiencing any of the COVID-19 symptoms, please do not enter the courthouse. We encourage you to handle your case by phone (1-877-794-0988), by emailing us at [email protected] or by visiting our website at www.gwinnettrc.com.

Recorder’s Court Traffic Citations Recorder’s Court is CLOSED with the exception of essential services such as in custody jail cases and probation revocations. All court hearings (Arraignments, Pleas, Trials) scheduled from March 16 through June 15th will be reset. If your court date fell within this time period, a bench warrant or a failure to appear WILL NOT be issued for you. This includes court dates to show proof of payments, proof of class attendance and proof of com...munity service hours. You will receive notice through the mail of your new court date. If you need to update your address please use the change of address form and leave it with a deputy or in our drop box located by the front door. You are always welcome to pay your citation by phone or online. If you are here to have a bench warrant recalled, failure to appear lifted or a license suspension lifted, or a question regarding a payment, please email us at [email protected] Pay your citation online at www.gwinnettrecorderscourtpmts.com Citation inquiries or pay your citation by phone at 1-877-794-0988 For all probation related questions, please contact Southeast Corrections at 404-410-2555.

In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19, Gwinnett County Recorder’s Court has postponed court hearings that were scheduled from March 15 April 13, 2020. If you are scheduled to appear in Gwinnett County Recorder’s Court during that time period, your case will be reset to a later date and a notice will be mailed to you. To find out more information about your case or to make a payment, please visit www.gwinnettrc.com, contact us by email at [email protected] or call us at 1-877-794-0988.