Superior Court

Georgia Seal

NO WEAPONS OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE ALLOWED IN THE COURTHOUSE


The Superior Court of Glynn County, Georgia is presided over by five judges, elected by the voters of the five counties that make up the Brunswick Circuit. 

The judges preside over jury trials, rule on evidence, hear motions, and render verdicts in bench trials. Each Superior Court Judge is elected to a four year term. 

Superior Court is a court of general jurisdiction handling both civil and criminal law actions.  The Superior Court of Glynn County has concurrent jurisdiction with State Court over cases involving misdemeanors, contract disputes, premises liability, and other actions. 

In addition, the Superior Court has exclusive equity jurisdiction over all cases of divorce, title to land, and felonies, involving jury trials, including death penalty cases.

The Brunswick Circuit consist of Glynn, Camden, Appling, Wayne and Jeff Davis Counties.  Sessions of the courts, civic and criminal, are held in the county courthouse of each county.

Our Mission Statement

 

The Office of Superior and Magistrate Courts insures justice in the community by keeping accurate records, properly accounting for funds entrusted to the office, and impartially supporting the parties and judges throughout the judicial process.