Appeal Laws Effective July 1, 2023

Starting July 1, 2023, a person seeking to review the decision of a case no longer files a Notice of Appeal with Magistrate Court.
A Petition for Review must be filed in State or Superior Court within the time allowed by law. Once the Petition is filed, a copy of the filed Petition of Review containing the new case number must be served on all parties and filed with the Magistrate Court.
To request a Certificate of Payment of Costs, a form is provided for general use under Forms/Request a Certificate of Payment of Costs.
The Magistrate Court will only accept a copy of the filed Petition for Review and Requests for Certificate of Payment of Cost by mail, efile or hand delivery. (Do not email or fax any filed Petition or Requests to Magistrate Court.)
The Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Court has prepared a “Citizen’s Guide to the Petition for Review Process”. By clicking here , you will see the Guide.
Any specific questions regarding the new laws and how it impacts your case should be directed to an attorney as the Clerk’s Office cannot provide legal advice.