Probate Court

Judge of Probate Court

-Honorable Detria Carter Powell

WELCOME TO LOWNDES COUNTY PROBATE COURT

Lowndes County Probate Court is here to serve the citizens in an effective, efficient, impartial and professional manner, and to perform the duties assigned to the Court under the Constitution and the laws of Georgia. The Lowndes County Probate Court is a Court of record with exclusive jurisdiction over Estates, Guardianships and Conservatorships of Incapacitated Adults, Temporary Guardianships of Minors, Conservatorships of Minors, Commitments to Involuntary Evaluation and Treatment for Mental Health and/or Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Involuntary Commitments, Issuance of Georgia Weapons Carry License, and Issuance of Marriage Licenses. Probate Court also perform numerous and other varied duties.

This Court does not handle traffic, election, vital records or game and fish law violation cases. Lowndes County State Court handles traffic cases and game and fish law violations. Lowndes County Board of Elections handle elections, and vital records are handled through the Lowndes County Health Department.

Primary Functions

MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS AND WEAPONS CARRY LICENSE APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

8:30 A.M. - 4:15 P.M.

**It is recommended that you complete initial application online prior to your arrival**


Proceeding as a Self-Represented Litigant in Probate Court

Georgia Probate Forms

Many Probate forms are available on the Georgia Probate Forms website.

Safety

For the safety and protection of all, the Lowndes County Courthouse is a secured facility. All persons entering the courthouse and all packages, purses, briefcases brought into the courthouse are subject to being searched.