Circuit Clerk

Welcome to the Webpage of Effingham County Circuit Clerk (Fourth Judicial Circuit)

It is my personal wish that those who use our office will find it responsive and fair.  My Clerks are highly trained in their duties and will strive to assist you in any way they can.  If you need personal assistance, please contact my office.  Please remember; we are not Attorneys and therefore cannot give out Legal Advice. Contact information is in the right margin of this page. Our hours are Mon. thru Fri., 8:00am to 4:00pm 

Functions of the Office

Traffic: This department is responsible for all the details of your traffic ticket. From here you can make a payment, search your records and find the Traffic Safety School form.

Criminal: This department is responsible for all criminal proceedings such as Misdemeanors, Felonies, DUI’s, Contempt of Court, Conservation, Local Ordinance Violations and Juvenile cases. Here you will be able to search your case and make payments.

Civil: This Department is responsible for all Civil Proceedings.  A listing of the Civil Case Categories is available on the Civil page.

Jury: This Department handles the jury summons and matters related to jury service.

Passport: This department is available for accepting passport applications.