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Community Safety and Crime Prevention
 
   Community Development Reading Room (Separate Website)
This link will take you to the "Community Reading Room" of the A Business Commitment Pro Bono Project. ABC matches community-based organizations and microenterprise efforts in the low-income communities of Georgia with volunteer business lawyers.
By: A Business Commitment Business Law Pro Bono Project
  
   
Criminal Law: Basics of Criminal Law
 
   Forms for Incarcerated Individuals (Separate Website)
Forms pertinent to inmate issues. Please contact an attorney for advice.
By: Judicial Branch of Georgia
  
   
Criminal Law: Death Penalty
 
   Forms and Instructions for Inmates in Prison in Georgia (Separate Website)
These forms and instructions, from the web site of the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts may be used by inmates in prison in Georgia in connection with problems that may have occurred during their trials and problems that may have occurred in prison. The resources on this web site include: (1) Civil Action Form, (2) Civil Action Instructions, (2) Request to Proceed in Forma Pauperis - Civil, (3) Request to Proceed in Forma Pauperis - Habeas Corpus (4) Writ of Habeas Corpus Application, (5) Writ of Habeas Corpus- Instructions
By: Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts
  
   
   Forms for Incarcerated Individuals (Separate Website)
Forms pertinent to inmate issues. Please contact an attorney for advice.
By: Judicial Branch of Georgia
  
   
Criminal Law: Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Delinquency
 
   Dekalb County Family Law Information Center - Family Law Forms (Separate Website)
The Dekalb County Family Law Information Center provides forms for use in family law proceedings in the Superior Court of Dekalb County, Georgia.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society  
  
   
   Family Services Program Forms (DFACS) (Separate Website)
These web pages contain online forms relating to Family Services provided by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS). The site includes forms relating to referrals for family services and the provision of services by social workers. The pages also have answers to Frequently Asked Questions and DFACS Forms Online Instructions.
By: Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS)
  
   
   Forms for Incarcerated Individuals (Separate Website)
Forms pertinent to inmate issues. Please contact an attorney for advice.
By: Judicial Branch of Georgia
  
   
   Fulton County Family Law Information Center - Family Law Forms (Separate Website)
This web site contains forms for use in family law proceedings in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society  
  
   
   Georgia Juvenile Court Forms (Separate Website)
The Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia's web site contains model forms, model detention orders, a benchbook for judges and advocates and a copy of the Rules of Court.
By: Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia
  
   
   Pauper's Affidavit (Request to File without Paying Fees
The Pauper's Affidavit, also known as a "pauperis" affidavit, can be filed by very low-income persons to avoid paying filing fees to the court. Usually the judge will review the affidavit and make a decision about whether you have to pay fees or not. If you file this affidavit, you must be ready to respond to the judge about your income.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program  

    Other Formats:   HTML   RTF File
  
   
   Permanent Family Violence Protective Order
The Permanent Family Violence Protective Order can be applied for by filing a Motion for Permanent Family Violence Protective Order and asking for a hearing BEFORE THE TIME OF THE TWELVE MONTH ORDER RUNS OUT.
    Other Formats:   WPD File
  
   
Criminal Law: Pardons, Paroles, Work Release
 
   Forms for Incarcerated Individuals (Separate Website)
Forms pertinent to inmate issues. Please contact an attorney for advice.
By: Judicial Branch of Georgia
  
   
Criminal Law: Sentencing, Punishment and Appeal
 
   Forms and Instructions for Inmates in Prison in Georgia (Separate Website)
These forms and instructions, from the web site of the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts may be used by inmates in prison in Georgia in connection with problems that may have occurred during their trials and problems that may have occurred in prison. The resources on this web site include: (1) Civil Action Form, (2) Civil Action Instructions, (2) Request to Proceed in Forma Pauperis - Civil, (3) Request to Proceed in Forma Pauperis - Habeas Corpus (4) Writ of Habeas Corpus Application, (5) Writ of Habeas Corpus- Instructions
By: Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts
  
   
   Forms for Incarcerated Individuals (Separate Website)
Forms pertinent to inmate issues. Please contact an attorney for advice.
By: Judicial Branch of Georgia
  
   
Criminal Law: Trial Rights and Trial Process
 
   Forms and Instructions for Inmates in Prison in Georgia (Separate Website)
These forms and instructions, from the web site of the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts may be used by inmates in prison in Georgia in connection with problems that may have occurred during their trials and problems that may have occurred in prison. The resources on this web site include: (1) Civil Action Form, (2) Civil Action Instructions, (2) Request to Proceed in Forma Pauperis - Civil, (3) Request to Proceed in Forma Pauperis - Habeas Corpus (4) Writ of Habeas Corpus Application, (5) Writ of Habeas Corpus- Instructions
By: Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts
  
   
   Forms for Incarcerated Individuals (Separate Website)
Forms pertinent to inmate issues. Please contact an attorney for advice.
By: Judicial Branch of Georgia
  
   
Encounters with Police
 
   Driver Profiling Complaint Form
By filling out this form, you are helping the American Civil Liberties Union collect much-needed data about the prevalence, patterns, and characteristics of racially discriminatory highway stops by state, county and local police agencies. Please be assured that all personal information collected will be kept strictly confidential on request. We cannot promise you that the information you provide will lead to any specific action on the ACLU’s part. But it is possible that you may receive a request from the ACLU or one of its state affiliates to use the information you have provided for one or more of the following purposes: (1) legislative testimony; (2) litigation; or (3) telling your story to the media. We will not do so without your permission.
By: American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia

    Other Formats:   RTF File
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   Protestor Abuse or Freedom of Speech Violation Form (Separate Website)
Use this web site to report violations of your freedom of speech or incidents of protestor abuse. All reports are confidential. Report only "first-party" events -- happenings which you, personally, have participated in or have witnessed. Submission of this form does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the ACLU of GA. It is possible that you may receive a request to use the information you have provided for one or more of the following purposes: (1) legislative testimony; (2) litigation; or (3) telling your story to the media.
By: American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia
  
   
Personal Injury: Accidental Harm to People or Property (Negligence)
 
   Magistrate Court Forms (Separate Website)
These forms have been developed by the Uniform Forms Committee of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges. They are not mandatory forms for filings in the Magistrate Courts. All Magistrate Courts in Georgia are encouraged to accept pleadings filed using these forms.
By: Council of Magistrate Court Judges
  
   
Personal Injury: Basic Law of Accidents and Injuries
 
   Magistrate Court Forms (Separate Website)
These forms have been developed by the Uniform Forms Committee of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges. They are not mandatory forms for filings in the Magistrate Courts. All Magistrate Courts in Georgia are encouraged to accept pleadings filed using these forms.
By: Council of Magistrate Court Judges
  
   
Personal Injury: Intentional Harm to People or Property
 
   Magistrate Court Forms (Separate Website)
These forms have been developed by the Uniform Forms Committee of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges. They are not mandatory forms for filings in the Magistrate Courts. All Magistrate Courts in Georgia are encouraged to accept pleadings filed using these forms.
By: Council of Magistrate Court Judges
  
   
Personal Injury: Traffic Accidents
 
   Magistrate Court Forms (Separate Website)
These forms have been developed by the Uniform Forms Committee of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges. They are not mandatory forms for filings in the Magistrate Courts. All Magistrate Courts in Georgia are encouraged to accept pleadings filed using these forms.
By: Council of Magistrate Court Judges
  
   
Personal Injury: Worker Safety Laws
 
   Magistrate Court Forms (Separate Website)
These forms have been developed by the Uniform Forms Committee of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges. They are not mandatory forms for filings in the Magistrate Courts. All Magistrate Courts in Georgia are encouraged to accept pleadings filed using these forms.
By: Council of Magistrate Court Judges
  
   
Personal Injury: Worker's Compensation
 
   Application for a Social Security Card This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
USE THIS APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR: ? An original Social Security card ? A duplicate Social Security card (same name and number) ? A corrected Social Security card (name change and same number) ?A change of information on your record other than your name (no card needed)
By: Social Security Administration

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   Magistrate Court Forms (Separate Website)
These forms have been developed by the Uniform Forms Committee of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges. They are not mandatory forms for filings in the Magistrate Courts. All Magistrate Courts in Georgia are encouraged to accept pleadings filed using these forms.
By: Council of Magistrate Court Judges
  
   
 
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