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
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
- Drop-box payments: 2727 East Point Street at the entrance of the Law Enforcement building.
- 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.
If you receive minor traffic violations and a few other types of citations, 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 link via Zoom to attend your hearing. You may also opt to come in person if that is more convenient.
Not all cases can be heard virtually. 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.
*Please note that if you plead not guilty and request a bench trial, ALL BENCH TRIALS ARE HELD IN PERSON.
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.
Contact Us
Malcolm Mitchell
Court Administrator
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