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You can attend a virtual court hearing using your computer, mobile device or a video system. You don’t need a Zoom account to join hearings as all proceedings are hosted by the court to ensure they remain secure. Defendants will receive information by email explaining how to join their virtual hearings. 

All video conferencing hearings in the Municipal Court of Mableton require both working video and audio connections and cannot be joined solely by audio. It is recommended that defendants join a test meeting to make sure their audio and video devices work as expected. Should you need help with Zoom, please refer to the following resources:

How to Use Zoom - Municipal Court of Mableton 

Joining a Zoom Call for the First Time; Fun and Easy Online Connection 

If an attorney is representing you, he or she must also appear virtually. 

Pleading Not Guilty & Requesting a Trial 

A defendant wishing to enter a plea of not guilty and request a trial can do so during a virtual arraignment hearing. He or she may request a non-jury bench trial, which will be scheduled for a later date in-person at the Municipal Court of Mableton. A jury trial may also be requested during the arraignment hearing. Such cases are transferred from the Municipal Court of Mableton to the State Court of Cobb County. A defendant requesting a jury trial receives written notice of the date of initial appearance in state court, where a trial date is determined. 

Those wanting to change their plea may do so before the trial date, in writing. Anyone that fails to appear for a trial or other court date is subject to arrest and assessment of additional fees and/or court costs.

Pleading of Guilty or Nolo Contendere 

A defendant who has accepted a plea agreement may enter that plea through Virtual Court. Plea forms must be completed and returned by Docusign. 

Virtual plea hearings are not conducted for cases in which a driver’s license suspension is necessary, such as driving under the influence charge. 

The Municipal Court offers several options to dispose of cases.

1. Court Appearance - You may appear in court, in-person or virtually, on your arraignment date and enter a plea of guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. If you enter a plea of not guilty a trial date will be set for you to return for your bench trial.
2. Mail - You may mail your eligible fine and fee payment(s). We accept business checks, money orders, or cashier's checks. No personal checks please. Mail to Post Office Box 189 Mableton, Georgia 30126.
3. In Person - Fine and fee payment(s) may be made in person by business check, cashier's check, money order, debit or credit card during the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Closed for lunch daily from 12:30pm and 1:30pm.
4. Phone - You may pay by phone by dialing 678-359-2783.
5. Online - Online payment(s) are accepted at  JusticeOne Payment Portal 

To obtain information such as the amount of your fine or your court date call 404-902-3244 or visit the following website: Citation Search. As an alternative you may email us at [email protected]. Please include as much information as you can such as your full name, case number or citation number, and your phone number. We will respond during business hours by phone or email within 24-48 hours.