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Gwinnett County Solicitor's Office
Solicitor General - Lisamarie Bristol
770.822.8300
The Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office is responsible for the prosecution of all State misdemeanor crimes in the State Court of Gwinnett County and all County ordinance violations (including traffic citations) in the Recorder’s Court of Gwinnett County.
770.822.8300
The Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office is responsible for the prosecution of all State misdemeanor crimes in the State Court of Gwinnett County and all County ordinance violations (including traffic citations) in the Recorder’s Court of Gwinnett County.
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Misdemeanor crimes consist of any crime punishable by a maximum of one year in jail or less. The Solicitor’s Office prosecutes approximately 9,000 misdemeanor cases each year.
Misdemeanors include crimes against persons, for example; domestic violence, battery, simple battery, simple assault, and stalking. Misdemeanors may also include property crimes, for example; criminal trespass, criminal damage to property (less than $500), theft by taking (less than $1500) and theft by shoplifting (less than $500). Traffic violations bound over from Recorder’s or Municipal Courts for jury trials may also be prosecuted in State Court, including, but not limited to; driving under the influence, reckless driving, fleeing and attempting to elude, hit and run, and any other moving, tag, or license violations.
Misdemeanors include crimes against persons, for example; domestic violence, battery, simple battery, simple assault, and stalking. Misdemeanors may also include property crimes, for example; criminal trespass, criminal damage to property (less than $500), theft by taking (less than $1500) and theft by shoplifting (less than $500). Traffic violations bound over from Recorder’s or Municipal Courts for jury trials may also be prosecuted in State Court, including, but not limited to; driving under the influence, reckless driving, fleeing and attempting to elude, hit and run, and any other moving, tag, or license violations.
In addition, the Solicitor’s Office operates a State certified Crime Victim Assistance Program (VAP). Our VAP goals are to provide the highest quality services to crime victims, ensuring that they are informed of their rights under the Crime Victim’s Bill of Rights, assisting victims with obtaining Temporary Protective Orders, advising victims of resources available for other assistance, and assisting with victim compensation for injuries and expenses caused as the result of a crime. Our VAP program also operates several community education programs, including:
- A Traffic Violators Impact Program (TVIP) to educate teen drivers of the potentially fatal consequences of dangerous driving. Two websites dedicated to helping teen drivers to become responsible and safer drivers are http://itwonthappentome.org/ and http://www.tvip.org/.
- A comprehensive Resource Guide (PDF) for crime victims including safety planning and lethality assessments.
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County ordinance violations consist of any ordinance enacted by the Board of Commissioners made punishable by less than 6 months in jail. The Solicitor’s Office prosecutes nearly 90,000 citations every year. This includes most traffic violations, for example; driving under the influence, speeding and other moving traffic violations, license, and tag violations. Other County ordinances include zoning, building, property maintenance, solid waste, health, and fire code violations.
