Frank Moore Administration and Judicial Center-Cartersville, Georgia - Courthouses on Waymarking.com

This center is named for former sole county commissioner Frank Moore and is dedicated to his memory. It is a modern user friendly building which not only houses most of the courts of Bartow County but also most of the county offices. Security at this building is excellent and offers a safe and friendly atmosphere for all who visit.

One very interesting fact: This building was PAID FOR before it was finished... A rare fete indeed.


Judicial Services at this judicial center

Bartow County Superior Court – The court is part of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit with Gordon County. Four Superior Court judges are elected and receive a salary from the state. The Superior Court is jointly funded by the State of Georgia and Bartow County. Courtrooms and judges’ offices are on the third floor of the Frank Moore Administration and Judicial Center.

Clerk of Court – The files and records of the Superior Court are kept and maintained by the Office of the Court Clerk. Fines and restitution payments and child support payment ordered by the Superior Court are paid to the Clerk who must account for those funds and disperse them as required by law. The Clerk’s Office also keeps and maintains important records such as property deeds and plats, adoption records, military discharge records, mortgage records and various records of liens against property. Located on the second floor of the Frank Moore Administration and Judicial Center.

Juvenile Court – Also known as Family Court, the Juvenile Court handles trials of persons charged with delinquent (criminal offenses committed by a minor) or unruly acts (truancy, gross disobedience to parents or guardian or school disobedience). The Juvenile Court Judge is appointed by the Chief Superior Court Judge. The Juvenile Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior Court in many other family law matters, including child custody and termination of parental rights. The court is located on the third floor of the Frank Moore Administration and Judicial Center.

Probate Court – The Probate Court has jurisdiction over the probate of wills, administration of decedents’ estates, temporary guardianship of minors, guardianship of incapacitated adults, guardianship of property of minors, Traffic Court and is the custodian of vital records such as birth and death certificates. The office is located on the second floor of the Frank Moore Administration and Judicial Center.

Year Built: 1992 Current Use of Building: Judicial and county administrative offices Level of Courts: County Architect: Brackett Associates Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1992-present Physical Address: 135 W. CHEROKEE AVENUE in Cartersville, Georgia Hours: M-F 8-5 Related Website: [Web Link]

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