Municipal Court: Chief Judge Rashida Oliver
Law Enforcement Center
2727 East Point Street
East Point, GA 30344
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Mission Statement
The mission of the City of East Point Municipal Court is to provide prompt and courteous service in an efficient manner while promoting justice fairly and impartially.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to be a model court characterized by excellence through quality and customer-focused service. We will:
- Provide the highest level of service with efficiency and transparency to the citizens we serve.
- Acknowledge and enhance the potential of every person in our organization to contribute to the administration of justice through participation, training, and technology.
- Continue to utilize technological advancements in the Judicial realm as it pertains to how cases are heard, processed and adjudicated.
- Ensure that court procedures and structure best facilitate the expeditious and economical resolution of disputes.
- Respect the dignity of every person, regardless of race, class, gender or other characteristic, apply the law appropriately to the circumstances of individual cases, and include judges and court staff who reflect the community’s diversity.
- Earn the respect and confidence of the Citizens of East Point and continue to be the model court for municipalities in and surrounding the Metro Atlanta area.
Pay your Traffic Ticket or Probation
Did you know that you could pay for a citation online? Below are ways to do that. Please be aware that some citations are marked as “Must Appear” and cannot be paid online. If you are able to pay a citation prior to your court date, please note that the payment is an admission of guilt and will reflect that on your record.
- Pay traffic Tickets over the phone, call: (678) 359-2783
- Pay Traffic Tickets Online: https://pay.justice-one.us/home
- Pay Traffic Tickets in person: 2727 East Point Street, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm
- Probation payments online: https://www.payppsi.com/index.php?State=GA or call: 404-209-068
Virtual and In-Person Court Hearings are Available!
The City of East Point Municipal Court operates in a hybrid environment, with in-person and virtual hearings held simultaneously and separately. Not all cases can be heard virtually.
If you receive a minor traffic violation you may be able to attend court virtually. If so, you will be notified of your ability to attend virtually and will be sent a Zoom link to attend your hearing. You may also opt to come in person if that is more convenient.
If you do not attend your scheduled court date (either virtually or in person), you WILL receive a Failure to Appear, and your driver’s license will be subject to suspension.
You cannot opt in for virtual court on the day of your scheduled court hearing. To participate virtually, you must opt in at least two weeks prior to your court date.
*Please note that if you plead not guilty and request a bench trial, ALL BENCH TRIALS ARE HELD IN PERSON.
If you received a citation and would like to opt-in for Virtual Court:
The City of East Point Police Department has recently launched automated speed enforcement cameras in local school zones. If you have received a citation in the following school zone locations:
GA343 – W/B Connally Dr @ H.E. Holmes ES East Point GA East Point, GA
GA344 – E/B, Connally Dr, H.E. Holmes ES, East Point, GA
GA345 – E/B, Headland Dr @ Paul D West MS. East Point
GA346 – W/B, Headland Dr @ Paul D. West MS, East Point
GA347 – W/B Stone Rd, Woodland MS, East Point
GA348 – E/B Stone Rd, Woodland MS, East Point, GA
Please contact RedSpeed USA for more information.
Payments: https://secure.speedviolation.com/
PHONE: 630-317-5700
FAX: 630-424-0217
EMAIL: info@redspeed-usa.com
If you received a citation for speeding in a School Zone, see FAQ’s below:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- I received a violation for speeding, but I was not driving. Do I have to pay it?
- An automated photo speed violation is considered a civil violation. The law states the owner of the vehicle is responsible. You may deny the violation and swear you were not the driver of the vehicle by filling out an affidavit and having it notarized. The affidavit must be presented in court to a judge. It should be noted that if the violation is not paid, the owner remains responsible for the violation. If a violation is paid, no further action is taken. Visit Secure.SpeedViolation.com to download an affidavit form.
- If I pay the violation, will my insurance go up?
- No. This is a civil violation and will not be reported to insurance companies. Please be aware there are other consequences for nonpayment or ignoring the citation.
- Will points be added to my license if I pay the violation?
- No. This violation is a civil violation and is not considered a traffic or moving violation.
- What will happen if I don’t pay the fine?
- If the violation is not paid, you will be issued a second notice. The second notice will give you another 30 days to either pay the fine or contest the citation. If a response is not received after the second notice, a third and final notice will be sent. The third notice will allow 30 more days to pay the fine or contest the citation. If after the final notice is sent and no response is received, the information on the vehicle is sent to the Department of Revenue and a hold is placed on the registration. The hold will prevent the vehicle registration from being renewed. At this point, the registered owner can no longer contest the citation, and all fines and penalties must be paid before the hold can be removed.
- What is the difference between “Violation Date” and “Issue Date”
- The Violation date is the date that your violations occurred, and you were cited. The Issue date is the date that another officer approved the violation, and it was mailed out to you. Aging on your citation does not start until the issue date (day that the citation is sent out to you).
- How do I know when my citation is due?
- The due date is listed on the citation in the top right-hand corner and bottom right-hand corner. Failure to pay in full by the due date may result in late fees and/or other penalties.
- Isn’t this type of enforcement illegal?
- Violations are in accordance with state and local law. If you wish to research the law that applies to the use of speed cameras, please see Georgia Law 40-14-18.
- Do the cameras capture speed violations 7 days a week?
- The speed cameras only operate on school days when school is in session. The cameras run one hour prior to the first class of instruction begins, during the school day, and one hour after the last class of instruction ends. The cameras automatically shut off after the hour at the end of the school day, on weekends, on digital learning days, on holidays, and on early release days. Early release days will trigger the cameras to shut off one hour after the hour of early release.
- How much is the fine for a citation received via a speed camera.
- The first violation is $75.00 and subsequent violations are $125.00. There is a $5.00 admin fee added on to all violations. To pay the fine without a court date, please call 833.252.1214 and have your citation number ready to give to the operator.
- To request a court date, submit the signed and dated coupon on the bottom of the notice / citation and mail it in the provided envelope. Your response must be received on or before the “payment or contest must be received by” date indicated on the front side of the notice / citation. You will be notified by mail of the assigned hearing date, time, and location.
You may also schedule a court date by phone at 833-252-1214, have your notice / citation number ready for the operator.
- What does it mean when the school zone lights are flashing?
- Whenever you see a school zone sign that has flashing lights, it means the speed limit on that portion of the roadway is reduced by 10 and up to 20 miles an hour. The school zone lights flash one hour prior to the first class of school instruction and one hour after the last class of instruction has concluded. The posted speed limit on the flashing sign is the speed limit only while the lights are flashing.
- What is the law on how fast a car must travel before the speed camera is activated?
- State law states that vehicles traveling 11 MPH over the posted speed limit may be cited for such violation. This law only applies for violations obtained via speed camera. If a uniformed officer is checking vehicles in school zones, the officer can cite a violation for 1 MPH over the posted speed limit.
- I paid my citation, but I want to know where the money goes that I paid?
- State law requires that the money collected from civil violation fines shall only be used by such governing body to fund local law enforcement or public safety initiatives.
- How are schools identified as to which ones need speed cameras?
- Before a school can be considered for a speed camera, a speed study is conducted by the vendor. The results of the speed study will show the number of vehicles that pass the location during the hours the study was conducted and the number of vehicles traveling above the posted speed limit by 10 miles per hour. Once the speed study is presented to the police department, the department will compile the data along with vehicle accident information and pedestrian traffic estimations. A panel of supervising officers and the program coordinator will make the final decision on which schools would be best for the next construction of the speed cameras.
If you received a citation and would like to opt-in for Virtual Court:
Court Forms
Court Appointed Attorney
*There is a $50 fee when applying for a Court Appointed Attorney
Arraignment Day
Rashida Oliver
Chief Judge
- Be on time
- Throw away gum, food or drinks before entering the courtroom
- Stand when the judge enters and leaves the courtroom
- Stand when you are speaking to the Judge
- Speak clearly when you respond to the Judge’s questions
- Always address the Judge as “Your Honor”
- Never interrupt the Judge. If you are unsure of what you heard, wait until the Judge or other person speaking at your hearing has finished talking before asking the question
- Enter and leave the courtroom quietly so you do not disturb others
- Only approach the bench when instructed to do so
Dress Code
If you are appearing in court, you should dress nicely and in a manner that shows respect for the court. The following items are not permitted in the courtroom:
- Hats (except those worn for religious purposes)
- Sunglasses
- T-shirts depicting violence, sexual acts, profanity or illegal drugs
- Tubes or halter tops/plunging necklines/midriffs
- Ripped or torn jeans
- Mini-skirts or shorts
- Baggy pants that fall below the waist
- Flip Flops or house shoes
- Low riding pants that expose the midriff or rear
- Muscle shirts (normally worn as undergarments)
- Pajamas
Everyone must go through security prior to entering the courtroom. In most cases, you will be able to walk through a metal detector, or an officer will use a wand to check for prohibited items. You should permit the officer to search all bags, packages or personal belongings that will be taken into the courtroom. If you refuse to cooperate, you may be denied entry to your hearing.
- Weapons of any kind
- Absolutely no electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, notebooks, notepads, laptops, video, voice recorders or cameras (unless approved by the court) allowed in the courtroom. Please secure them appropriately before entering the courtroom.
- Food, beverages, chewing gum and tobacco
The public is hereby notified that as this is a court of law, the Court will not allow distractions to invade, interrupt, or otherwise disturb the dignity and solemnity of court proceedings. As court generally is not an appropriate place for children, the Court strongly encourages parents and guardians to seriously consider whether it is necessary for a child to attend court. When a child is present in court, he or she should not present a distraction to the Court’s orderly function and processes.
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Malcolm Mitchell
Court Administrator
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