Sandy Springs Municipal Court

The Sandy Springs Municipal Court prioritizes the fair and timely adjudication of cases. Our staff treats victims, defendants, and all visitors with respect in a service-oriented environment.

New court date requests

If you cannot appear in court on your scheduled date, you may request a continuance. If the court grants your request, you will receive a new court date. You may only request a continuance one time.

Request a new court date

Contacting the court

For immediate concerns, email the court at court@sandyspringsga.gov. A staff member will respond as soon as possible.

To contact Probation, call the Probation Main Office at 678-384-3710.

Court guidelines

Follow these guidelines for a safe and efficient court experience:

• If you need an interpreter, email court@sandyspringsga.gov before your scheduled date. This allows staff time to reschedule you for an interpreter court date.
• Defendants under age 21 are encouraged to bring one parent or guardian to the hearing, though it is not required by law.
• Court times are staggered to support social distancing. You must check in at the security checkpoint at or before your court time. Court security will not allow entry to the courtroom before your scheduled time.

What to expect at the security checkpoint

• Bring your rescheduled notice with you to court.
• Use of a personal mask is strongly encouraged.

What to expect if you fail to appear

• Failure to appear or pay your citation before your court date may result in a warrant and submission of your driver's license for suspension by the Georgia Department of Driver Services.
• Most citations can be paid online at sandyspringsga.gov or by calling the automated phone system at 770-206-2075.
• If you are sick or unable to appear, contact us at court@sandyspringsga.gov to discuss options.

Important information

• If you are unsure of your court date and time, the Online Payment System displays this information before you commit to payment. You can also use it to find your fine amount.
• Anyone under age 21 must appear in court and should bring a parent, legal guardian, or proof of emancipation. Failure to appear may result in suspension of your driver's license.
• Citation payments are accepted online up to 24 hours before your scheduled court date, or in person by 5 p.m. on your court date. Payments made after this deadline must be made in person at the Sandy Springs Municipal Court and will be subject to a Failure to Appear fee.
• Accepted payment forms: Mastercard, Visa, money order, or cash (in person only). Checks are not accepted.

Understanding your citation

Your citation (often called a ticket) contains important information including your initial court date.

Paying a ticket or fine

Certain tickets can be paid without appearing in court.

Preparing for your court appearance

Learn what to expect when you appear in court.

Court functions

Learn about the role the Sandy Springs Municipal Court plays in the community.

Court resources

Useful resources for court defendants.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about the court.

Court forms

• Entry of Appearance Form

Contact by phone or email

Call the Sandy Springs Municipal Court at 770-206-2075, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also email court@sandyspringsga.gov.

Georgia's Hands Free Law

Drivers may not hold a phone or use any part of their body to support a phone while driving. Drivers may only use a phone for calls via speakerphone, earpiece, wireless headphone, a vehicle-connected system, or an electronic watch. GPS navigation devices are permitted.

Exceptions to the law include:

• Reporting a traffic crash, medical emergency, fire, criminal activity, or hazardous road conditions.
• A utility service employee or contractor acting within the scope of employment while responding to a utility emergency.
• A first responder (law enforcement, fire, EMS) performing official duties.
• When in a lawfully parked vehicle. This does not include vehicles stopped at traffic signals or stop signs on a public roadway.

Learn more: headsupgeorgia.com/handsfree-law