We are closed for non-essential business. If you have a question about whether your child’s case is considered “non essential” after having read the order, please don’t hesitate to call your attorney, or the court which is happy to answer any questions you may have.

March 16, 2020 Statewide Judicial Emergency Order

March 31, 2020 Juvenile Court Rules

April 6, 2020 Order Extending Declaration of Statewide Judicial Emergency

May 11, 2020 Second Order Extending Declaration of Statewide Judicial Emergency

These matters are set for hearings in the Juvenile Court of Coweta County. Rule 12.2 of the Uniform Rules of Juvenile Court allows hearings to be conducted by video conferencing; and in response to the public health concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia entered an Order Declaring Statewide Judicial Emergency on March 14, 2020, as extended and amended, (the "Emergency Order") which provides that, "[t]o the extent court proceedings are held, they should be done in a manner to limit the risk of exposure, such as by videoconferencing, where possible";

All parties, counsel, and witnesses shall appear for these Hearings via video conference on the date and time specified. The Hearings shall be conducted using the ZOOM video-conferencing application. All parties will contact the Clerk of this Court to obtain a link to join the video conference before the date and time listed. If a party cannot appear by video or has difficulty with connectivity, the party will be allowed access to participate in all parts by appearing at the Juvenile  Court of Coweta County at least 15 minutes before the Hearing time where they may participate through a computer and monitor set for access to the video hearing.

Joseph Wyant
Judge, Coweta County Juvenile Court
78 Greenville Street
Newnan, GA 30263