Mission

The Georgia Constitution established the courts of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit to enforce and administer the laws of this state and of the United States. As a separate and distinct branch of government, the courts are under a constitutional mandate to resolve disputes and enforce laws in a fair and impartial manner. This is the sole mission of the courts.
Vision

The judges of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit are committed to continued professional, efficient, and impartial case resolution. By completing its mission, the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit will continue to be recognized as a dynamic and progressive court system.
Values
  • Quality: The court will strive to provide the highest quality of justice
  • Strategic Thinking: We commit to implementing programs and processes that promote the continuation of effective case flow management to meet the challenges of the future
  • Access: Courthouses will be safe environments where the public can conduct their business
  • Innovation: The court will implement innovative programs that use modern technology
  • Service: Meet the challenges of providing services to our increasing and diverse population with a commitment to ensuring public trust and confidence in the judicial system
  • Stewardship: We will act as responsible caretakers of the financial and human resources entrusted to the courts

State Court
The state court was established by a 1970 legislative act that designated certain existing countywide courts of limited jurisdiction as state courts. State courts may exercise jurisdiction over all misdemeanor violations, including traffic cases, and all civil actions, regardless of the amount claimed, unless the superior court has exclusive jurisdiction.

State courts are authorized to hold hearings on applications for an issuance of search and arrest warrants and to hold preliminary hearings. The Georgia Constitution grants state courts authority to review lower court decisions as provided by statute.

The General Assembly creates state courts by local legislation. Legislation also establishes the number of judges and whether the judges are to be full- or part-time. State court judges are elected to four-year terms in non-partisan, countywide elections.

State Bench

 
     
  Hon. Robert W Mock Sr. Chief Judge 770.822.8515
  Hon. Pamela D. South 770.822.8554
  Hon. Joseph C. Iannazzone 770.822.8550
  Hon. Carla E. Brown

770.822.8503
  Hon. Randolph G. Rich

770.822.8510
  Hon. John F. Doran Jr. 770.822.8757