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Since
January 1, 1992, Herbert Benson has served as the Municipal
Court Judge for the City of Tifton.A well-respected attorney
and the head of a small law firm in Tifton, Benson is known
for his fairness and honesty and has served in the capacity
of city court judge on several occasions in the past in other
jurisdictions.Prior to taking the judge's job in Tifton,
Benson had served as judge in Adel and Omega, Georgia. He
is currently serving as Judge for the City of Ashburn and
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Since
June of 1991 he has found the time to pursue the private
interests of his firm and serves the public as well. Herbert
W. Benson began his college education at the Abraham Baldwin
Agriculture College in Tifton, Georgia in 1974. He graduated
two years later with a degree in journalism. He continued
to the University of Georgia at Athens where he earned
a degree in ABJ Journalism and Public Relations. He was
a member of the Golden Key Honor Society and graduated
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1982, Benson career choices changed somewhat when he began
pursuing a degree in law at Georgia State University College
of Law. By 1986, after balancing his studies and a full time
job as a law clerk, he graduated from college and immediately
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After
serving an internship with the Rockdale County District Attorneys
Office, Judge Benson gained experience and knowledge in matters
concerning both civil and criminal law by working as an
associate of several attorneys in Atlanta and Tifton. By 1990 he was on his own
in private practice. In 1997 he, along with two partners, started the firm of
Benson, Phillips and Hoffman. |
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Mission
Statement:
The mission of the Municipal Court
of Tifton is to dispense fair and impartial justice in an efficient
and timely manner, which is responsive to the needs of the
public. The court provides judicial services to the public
to assure access to the court in a way that provides due process,
fair treatment, and individual justice.
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Mrs. Thacker and Ms.
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Vision
Statement:
The vision of the Municipal
Court of Tifton is to provide the mission accomplishments
with a high degree of fairness and impartial service, while
being responsive to the changing needs of the justice system
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To
Dispose of a Traffic Citation
- To determine exact amount of the fine,
call the Municipal Court Clerk at 229-391-3967 or 229-391-3880.
- Fines may be paid at the Tifton Municipal Court Office, 130 E. 5th Street, Tifton. Fines may be paid Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The court office closes every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. due to court.
- If you pay your fine in person, you must
wait two (2) days after citation is issued.
- If you elect to pay your fine before a
court date, it must be paid by 11:00 a.m. on Court Date
which appears at the bottom of your citation, if not paid by 11:00 a.m. you must appear in court at 2:00 p.m.
- If you are under 21 years of age you must appear in court.
- If you want a hearing, you must appear
in Court. If not paid by this time, you must attend court.
- Personal Checks will not be accepted.
Send money Order or Cashier's Check. You must have exact
amount of money.
Payable to:
City of Tifton Municipal Court
130 E 5th Street
Tifton, GA 31794 |
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If
you fail to pay the fine prior to court date or appear
in Court:
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Your driver's license will be suspended
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A warrant will be issued for your arrest
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An additional fine will be imposed for
contempt of court.
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Look
Up Georgia Criminal and Traffic Laws
Look
Up Tifton City Ordinances |
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The
City of Tifton Municipal Court uses a Private Probation Company
PROFESSIONAL COURT SERVICES |
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| © 2010
City of Tifton, Georgia |
Updated :
March 4, 2010
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