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Polk County Superior Court doesn’t have its own dedicated bench. Its two judges, Chief Judge Mark H. Murphy and Judge Andrew B. Roper, also preside over cases in Haralson County, splitting time between the courthouse in Cedartown and the one in Buchanan. That two-county arrangement shapes when motions get heard, when cases are tried, and how the calendar fills up.
Knowing how the Tallapoosa Circuit actually operates is part of getting a case through Superior Court without surprises. This page covers the judges, the clerk, the courthouse, the calendar, and what to expect at each stage of a felony case. If you need a defense attorney for a case in this court, J. Ryan Brown Law is available 24/7.
Polk County Superior Court 100 Prior Street Cedartown, GA 30125
Clerk of Superior Court: 770-749-2114
Jury Information Line: 770-749-2036
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The courthouse is located in downtown Cedartown. Parking is available on the surrounding streets and in nearby public lots.
Polk County is part of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit, which also includes Haralson County. The Superior Court judges preside over cases in both counties, splitting their time between courthouses in Cedartown and Buchanan.
Current Superior Court Judges:
Each judge maintains their own calendar, and your case will be assigned to one of them when it’s filed.
Under Georgia law, Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over:
If you’re facing felony charges in Polk County, your case will be heard here.
Stacie M. Baines is the elected Clerk of Superior Court. The Clerk’s office is responsible for managing all civil and criminal case files, real estate records, and the jury system.
Clerk of Superior Court 100 Prior Street, Suite 106 P.O. Box 948 Cedartown, GA 30125 Phone: 770-749-2114 Fax: 770-749-2148
Civil and criminal cases can be e-filed online through PeachCourt. Deeds, liens, and UCC filings are submitted through GSCCCA.org. Clerks cannot provide legal advice but can explain filing procedures.
Polk County Superior Court has a regular schedule for motion hearings:
When you appear at Polk County Superior Court, prepare ahead:
If you receive a jury summons:
If you’re instructed to call back the next night and don’t report, you won’t be paid for that day.
A typical felony case in Polk County follows this path:
Each step has its own deadlines and opportunities. Early involvement of a defense attorney often shapes the outcome.
For Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs), Polk County has a legal advocate available through Our House at 770-748-6633. The Clerk’s office does not perform criminal background searches or title searches, but the public can use the courthouse search terminals during regular office hours.
Two judges, two counties, a calendar that shifts between Cedartown and Buchanan. Motion hearings only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Terms of court starting twice a year in March and July. The procedural rhythm of the Tallapoosa Circuit isn’t obvious from the outside, but it determines when your case actually gets heard and what happens at each stage.
J. Ryan Brown Law handles felony defense in Polk County Superior Court. We know the circuit’s calendar, the players, and the procedures, and we use that knowledge to position cases where they belong.
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