Covington Municipal Court
The Covington Municipal Court provides a local forum for the resolution of minor traffic infractions, some misdemeanors, parking citations and city ordinance violations issued within the city limits of Covington.
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Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Phone: 770-385-2141 Fax: 770-385-2198
The Municipal Court is the judicial branch of the city government. Municipal Court Judge M. Qader A. Baig, appointed by the Covington City Council, oversees the Court’s operations. Stephanie Finnie is the Court Clerk. The majority of cases heard in Municipal Court are traffic infractions. This court does not handle civil or small claims cases.
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HOW TO PAY A FINE
ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS
You can pay in person at the Municipal Court located at 2116 Stallings Street NW, Covington, Georgia with cash, money order(s) or a cashier’s check (bank only) made payable to the City of Covington. Please write your citation number on your money order or cashier’s check.
You may also mail payment to:
Covington Municipal Court
2116 Stallings Street NW Covington, GA 30014 Payments can be made by credit card (American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover) online or in person. There is a convenience fee when paying with a card.
You may pay your citation online by following the link below:
There is a convenience fee for all credit / debit card payments. At this time credit cards can only be accepted in our office by the individual whose name appears on the credit card. We will not accept credit cards from family members unless they are present. Payments must be received on or before your court appearance date. If you do not pay your fine by this date, the Court will assess additional fees. If you have failed to appear for your case, your driver’s license may be suspended through the Georgia Department of Drivers Services and / or a warrant will be issued for your arrest.
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HELPFUL NUMBERS & LINKS
- Newton County Jail: 678-628-1400
- Newton County Superior Court: 770-784-2035
- Newton County Probate Court: 770-784-2045
- Newton County District Attorney: 770-784-2070
- Georgia Department of Drivers Services: 678-413-8400 or https://dds.georgia.gov/
- State of Georgia Approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs: https://dds.georgia.gov/certified-dui-schools-location
How to Reach the Courts
The Covington Municipal Court is located at: