Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Functions of the Probate Court

 

Each of Georgia's 159 counties has a Probate Court, with one judge for each court.  The Probate Court performs many functions that are not limited to probate matters.  The Supreme Court described the duties of the Probate Judge well in Comer v. Ross as "an official charged with the performace of duties judicial, ministerial, and clerical.  Not by his or her title, but only by his acts, can the exact capacity in which the Judge appears ever be known upon any occasion."  In Greene County, the Probate Judge presides not only over probate and traffic matters, but is also the Chief Magistrate Judge, Vital Records Custodian, and Election Superintendent.
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Hours of Operation:
8:00 am until 5:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

8:00 am until 4:00 pm on Wednesday

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Court Address:
113 N. Main Street
Suite 113
Greensboro, Ga 30642
Voice: (706) 453-3346
Fax: (706)453-7649

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Judge LaVerne C. Ogletree

Chief Clerk - Tricia B. Kroeger
 Senior Clerk - Valerie S. Jackson

Court Staff Members
 Natasha A. Smith, Traffic Clerk
Donna M. Sidwell, Finance Clerk
Tammy S. Underwood, Chief Clerk, Magistrate Court

Debra Fleeman, Magistrate Court Clerk
Claire Nichols, Elections

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A Message from Judge LaVerne C. Ogletree
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A Message from Judge Ogletree

The Probate Court is a vital component of the Georgia judicial system.  Before 1974, this office was referred to as the Office of the Ordinary.  When acting in judicial matters, the officer was referred to as the "Judge of the Court of Ordinary."  When acting in non-judicial matters, the officer was simply referred to as the "Ordinary."  Thus, the Ordinary Officer performed dual functions.  Today, the Probate Court reflects its history--The Probate Court continues to serve the public through both judicial and non-judicial capacities.  

I want to welcome you to the website of the Greene County Probate and Magistrate Courts.  It is my hope that this site will be another means through which you can receive information regarding the services that the courts provide.  Please contact our office if we can be of any assistance or if you have any suggestions on how we can better serve you.

Sincerely,

LaVerne C. Ogletree

Probate Judge of Greene County

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