The main Newton County Courthouse phone number is 770-784-2000, which reaches the county government switchboard at 1124 Clark Street in Covington and can route you to any department.1Newton County, GA. Board of Commissioners For court matters, though, dialing the specific office directly is faster. The judicial center at 1132 Usher Street, Covington, GA 30014 houses the Superior Court clerk, Probate Court, Magistrate Court, and Juvenile Court, each with its own line.2Alcovy Circuit Court. Contact Information All court offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.3Alcovy Circuit Court. Magistrate Court
Direct Numbers for Each Court
Which court handles your matter determines which number to call:
- Clerk of Superior Court — 770-784-2035. Felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, real estate filings, appeals, and certified copies of court documents.2Alcovy Circuit Court. Contact Information
- Probate Court — 770-784-2045. Wills, estates, guardianships, and marriage licenses.4Georgia Probate Court. Newton Probate Court
- Magistrate Court — 770-784-2050. Small claims, county ordinance violations, and preliminary hearings.3Alcovy Circuit Court. Magistrate Court
- Juvenile Court — 770-784-2060. Cases involving minors, including delinquency, dependency, and custody.5Alcovy Circuit Court. Newton County Juvenile Court
District Attorney and Public Defender
The Alcovy Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office prosecutes felonies in Newton County. The Newton County office answers at 770-784-2070 for questions about victim services, criminal case status, or restitution.6Alcovy Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Alcovy Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office
The Public Defender’s office is not inside the judicial center. It operates from 1160 Pace Street, Covington, GA 30014, and the number is 770-788-3750.7Georgia Public Defender Council. Newton County – Alcovy Circuit Call this office if you cannot afford an attorney and need court-appointed counsel.
Other County Numbers You May Need
Some matters that bring people to the courthouse area are actually handled by county offices outside the courts. The numbers below come from the Newton County official staff directory:8Newton County, GA. Staff Directory
- Newton County Sheriff, non-emergency — 678-625-1401
- Board of Elections and Registration — 770-784-2055
- County Manager — 678-625-1615
- ADA Coordinator — 678-625-1243
For any department not listed, the main county line at 770-784-2000 can transfer you.
Look Up Your Case Before You Call
A case number pulls your file up instantly, so the single most useful thing you can do before dialing the clerk is find yours. The Clerk of Superior Court runs a free online case search for Newton County civil and criminal records, with no account required. You can search by party name.9Alcovy Circuit Court. Online Case Search
If you do not have a case number when you call, be ready with the full legal names of both parties and an approximate filing date. Having the hearing date or the judge’s name also helps staff locate the right courtroom and calendar. A specific question gets a specific answer; a vague one gets a transfer. Keep a pen within reach for deadlines, room numbers, or follow-up numbers the clerk gives you.
Accommodations and Interpreters
Call the Newton County ADA Coordinator at 678-625-1243 to request accommodations for a disability, and do it as far ahead of your court date as possible.8Newton County, GA. Staff Directory Have your case name or number, the court date, the judge’s name if you know it, and a description of what you need. Common accommodations include wheelchair access, sign language interpreters, and assistive listening devices.
For a language interpreter in a court proceeding, call the specific court department handling your case rather than the general county line. The court provides interpreters at no cost in criminal cases and many civil proceedings.