The Spalding County 律师 General’s Office is responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanors in the 州法院 of Spalding County. A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by up to twelve months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.00 ($5,000.00 for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature). Common misdemeanors include crimes against persons, crimes against property and traffic offenses. 人身伤害罪包括殴打、家庭暴力和跟踪. 侵害财产罪包括非法侵入、入店行窃和盗窃. Traffic offenses include DUI, reckless driving and speeding.

我们的办公室通过起诉犯罪行为为斯伯丁县的市民服务, 保护犯罪被害人权利，协助执法. We are committed to making our community a safer place to live, work and raise our families.

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About

About我们的办公室:

The Spalding County 律师 General’s Office is responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanors in the 州法院 of Spalding County. A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by up to twelve months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.00 ($5,000.00 for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature). Common misdemeanors include crimes against persons, crimes against property and traffic offenses. 人身伤害罪包括殴打、家庭暴力和跟踪. 侵害财产罪包括非法侵入、入店行窃和盗窃. Traffic offenses include DUI, reckless driving and speeding.

Cases falling under the jurisdiction of the Spalding County 律师 General come to the office from the Spalding County Sherriff’s Department, 格里芬 Police Department and Georgia State Patrol. Cases come to the 律师 General’s Office by way of warrants issued by the Spalding County 地方法院, citations issued by law enforcement officers and cases transferred by the District Attorney and 格里芬 Municipal Court.

The Spalding County 律师 General’s Office is responsible for reviewing and investigating cases that are made by law enforcement, filing formal criminal charges, and representing the State of Georgia in criminal cases in the 州法院 of Spalding County from arraignment to trial.    

About帕特里克·谢泼德:

帕特里克·米. 牧羊人 was born and raised in Spalding County, Georgia. Patrick graduated from 格里芬 High School in 2001 and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in 2005. Patrick graduated from the Mercer University School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2009.

Patrick and his father, Timothy N. 牧羊人, were partners in the law firm 牧羊人 Law Offices, LLC from 2010 until 2018. 他亦曾担任首席助理律师. 豪厄尔, III from 2016 until 2018. 格里芬E. 豪厄尔, 三世的退休, Patrick was elected 律师 General in 2018 and took office as 律师 General on January 1, 2019.

帕特里克与罗宾·谢泼德结婚，他们有一个女儿，伊丽莎白·贝尔·谢泼德. Patrick is active in several civic organizations including the 格里芬 Exchange Club and the 格里芬-Spalding Historical Society. 帕特里克和他的家人参加格里芬第一浸信会教堂.

审前转移

预审分流计划(PTD)是根据O.C.G.A. §15-18-80 as an alternative to the prosecution of offenders in the criminal justice system. The PTD shall be administered by the 律师 General of Spalding County and shall be supervised by JAG Probation. 

The PTD is designed for the benefit of the individual program participant as well as the overall criminal justice system for the 州法院 of Spalding County. The PTD allows participants avoid a conviction on their criminal record while also receiving rehabilitative services to address the issues which led to criminal behavior. The PTD also provides an early resolution to criminal cases which better serves the interests of victims and reduces the burden on the court system.

Participation in the program is voluntary and applicants should seek the advice of legal counsel prior to application to the PTD. 参与PTD将发生在被控罪行的裁决之前. Satisfactory completion of the PTD will result in the dismissal or nolle prosequi of the charged offense.

Applicants accepted into the PTD will participate in an individualized program for a period of between one (1) and twelve (12) months, 每次充电, in lieu of traditional prosecution. Depending on the nature of the charged offense, 个性化项目可能要求参与者进行社区服务, 接受药物滥用评估和完成建议的药物滥用治疗, complete family violence and/or anger management counseling, 完成防御性驾驶课程并获得乔治亚州的驾驶执照.

如O.C.G.A. §15-18-80(f), participants shall be assessed an administrative fee not to exceed $1,000.00. 参与者还需按月缴纳监督费. Participants may also be required to pay restitution to the victim of the charged offense. All administrative fees, supervision fees and restitution shall be paid to JAG Probation. All administrative fees collected from participants shall be remitted to the general fund of Spalding County.

Applicants may be required to execute forms waiving their right to certain Constitutional rights, including the right to a speedy trial. Applicants may also be required to execute releases for confidential records such as juvenile court records and medical records as needed to determine the applicant’s eligibility for the PTD. 

Participants in the PTD who fail to comply with all terms and provisions of their individualized program shall, upon motion by the 律师 General or JAG Probation, be terminated from the PTD. Participants terminated from the PTD shall have their cases placed on the next trial calendar for adjudication by bench trial or jury trial.

合格标准

Acceptance into the PTD will generally be based upon an assessment of the following eligibility criteria set forth in O.C.G.A. §15-18-80(d):

1. The nature of the crime or offense;
2. The prior arrest and/or conviction record of the applicant;
3. The input of the victim, 如果有任何. 

In addition to the criteria set forth hereinabove, 在决定是否接受进入PTD时，亦会评估下列准则:

1. 被控犯罪、犯罪的具体事实、情节;
2. The applicant’s employment and/or school enrollment status;
3. The applicant’s place of residence and stability of residence; and
4. 申请人曾参与其他审前分流计划.

以下条件可能会使申请人丧失参加专业进修课程的资格:

1. Extensive juvenile records;
2. Extensive criminal records;
3. Prior felony convictions;
4. 有使用火器或其他武器的前科;
5. Prior offenses involving domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse and animal cruelty;
6. Prior arrests or convictions for the charged offense; and
7. Failure to appear for court proceedings while on bond.  

根据《澳门葡京赌场官方网址》.C.G.A. §15-18-80(e), applicants charged with offenses for which the law provides a mandatory minimum sentence of incarceration or imprisonment that cannot be suspended, 经认证或延期的学生没有资格被PTD录取.

While the criteria set forth hereinabove shall be used in determining the eligibility of each applicant, acceptance into the PTD shall be at the sole discretion of the Spalding County 律师 General or Assistant 律师.

问责法院

问责法院s provide alternative ways for criminal offenders to resolve their cases. Retired 州法院 Judge Sidney R. 埃萨里于2017年成立了斯伯丁县退伍军人和精神健康治疗法庭. This program has helped numerous veterans and people with mental illnesses receive treatment and resolve their criminal cases without a conviction on their criminal record. The Spalding County 律师 General’s Office is committed to the continued growth and success of our Veterans and Mental Health Treatment Court.

The Veterans and Mental Health Treatment Court requires participants to attend individual and group counseling, participate in self-help projects, submit to random drug and alcohol screens and complete other requirements based on the individual’s specific needs. 

退伍军人和精神健康治疗法庭的申请人必须:

• Have pending misdemeanor charges in Spalding County;
• Have received an honorable or less than honorable military discharge and/or have a diagnosed mental illness;
• Have a stable residence in Spalding County; and
• Have sufficient emotional stability and mental and intellectual capacity to complete program requirements.

The minimum criteria set forth above do not guarantee acceptance into the Veterans and Mental Health Treatment Court and applications are reviewed by the Veterans and Mental Health Treatment Court team on a case by case basis. Factors such as past criminal behavior, 现行犯罪的性质与犯罪被害人的同意, 如果有任何, are also taken into consideration in determining acceptance.   

If you believe that you are a good candidate for the Veterans and Mental Health Treatment Court, 请联系: 

莱斯利Heffron
法院协调员
(770) 467-8824
lheffron@shophoenix.com

Witnesses

如果你收到出庭传票，法律规定你必须出席. 

The cooperation and testimony of witnesses is often the difference between a guilty and a not guilty verdict. 而你的证词对案件的起诉至关重要, we understand that you have obligations to your work, family or school that are just as important to you. 因此，我们的目标是尽可能尊重您的时间. We ask that you contact our office after receiving a subpoena so that you may be placed on call. 你也许可以避免在法庭上等待你的案子被传唤. 

If there are special reasons why you are unable to appear in court on the date you have been subpoenaed, please contact our office. 我们会尽力照顾你的具体情况.

Lastly, we understand that testifying in court can be a difficult experience for many people. To make your experience easier, here are a few helpful tips:

• 做好准备: 庭审前几天在脑海中回顾一下案件，以刷新你的记忆.
• 永远说真话: Even the smallest fabrication can completely discredit your testimony and significantly weaken the entire case. If you can’t remember a detail, simply say you can’t remember.
• 展现你最好的一面: A witness’ appearance is an important factor when judges and juries are determining credibility. Dress neat and conservatively when you come to court. Shorts, tank 前s and hats are not allowed in the courtroom.
• 做好等待的准备: While we try to be as respectful of your time as possible, the court process can be unpredictable and you may have to wait for your turn to testify. Bring something to read to help you pass the time.
• 仔细听: 仔细听你被问到的问题，然后只回答问题. If you do not know the answer, do not guess. 
• 避免陪审员: Witnesses and jurors are not allowed to communicate with each other during trial except for when the witness is testifying. 不要接近陪审员，即使这件事与正在审理的案件完全无关.

受害者服务

About Our Victim Witness Assistance Program

Too often, the criminal justice system overlooks the needs and rights of crime victims. The Spalding County 律师 General’s Office is committed to ensuring that this doesn’t happen to victims of misdemeanor crimes in Spalding County. 我们相信每个人都有权利受到法律的保护并感到安全. 我们积极起诉被控家庭暴力的罪犯, theft and other cases that impact the lives of victims.

In addition to prosecuting criminal cases, the Spalding County 律师 General’s Office also operates a state certified Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP). Our VWAP is committed to:

• Providing the highest quality services to crime victims.
• Ensuring that victims are informed of their rights under the Crime Victim’s Bill of Rights.
• Assisting victims to recover restitution and compensation for their injuries and expenses caused because of a crime.
• Connecting victims with resources designed to help them recover and return to their normal lives.

在大多数情况下，成功的起诉需要受害者的充分合作. 我们的受害者辩护律师会向我们起诉的所有罪行的受害者发送包裹. These packets include forms that greatly assist our office in ensuring the victim’s rights are protected and in preparing the case for prosecution. If you are the victim of a crime, 我们要求你方尽快填妥并寄回我们的办公室. We also ask that you keep our office informed of any changes in your address or telephone number so that we can contact you about your case.

Our Victim Advocate may be contacted as follows:

黛布拉的骑士
P.O. 843箱
乔治亚州格里芬30224
(770) 467-4358
deknight@shophoenix.com

Crime Victim’s Bill of Rights

1995年，乔治亚州议会通过了《澳门葡京赌场官方网址》.C.G.A. §17-17-1)，赋予犯罪受害者广泛的权利. 这些权利包括:

• 合理的权利, accurate and timely notice of any scheduled court proceedings or any changes to such proceedings;
• 合理的权利, accurate and timely notice of the arrest, release or escape of the accused;
• The right not to be excluded from any scheduled court proceedings, except as provided by law;
• 在涉及释放的任何法庭诉讼中发表意见的权利, plea or sentencing of the accused;
• 在涉及被告的假释诉讼中提出书面反对的权利;
• The right to confer with the prosecuting attorney in any criminal prosecution related to the victim;
• The right to restitution as provided by law;
• The right to proceedings free from any unreasonable delay; and
• The right to be treated fairly and with dignity by all criminal justice agencies involved in the case.

常见问题

1. 你住在哪里?? Our office is located on the Second Floor of the Spalding County Courthouse at 132 East Solomon Street, 格里芬, 格鲁吉亚30223年.
2. Can I have my case continued? 一般来说，每名被告在其案件中被准许延期一次. 可以向斯伯丁县法院书记官申请延期审理. Additional continuances are only granted by the 州法院 Judge and must be requested in person by the Defendant during a regularly scheduled court date.  
3. What happens if I miss my court date? 你一定要在指定的出庭日期出庭，这是非常重要的. If you fail to appear in court, a bench warrant or failure to appear will be issued against you. 你可能会被逮捕，没收你的保释金和/或吊销你的驾照.
4. What do I do if I have a bench warrant? Only the 州法院 Judge may lift bench warrants. If a bench warrant is issued against you, you must appear in court at a regularly scheduled court date to address your bench warrant. 
5. What do I do if I have a failure to appear? If a failure to appear has been issued against you, you must contact to Clerk of Court to determine if the failure to appear may be lifted by paying the traffic citation or if a court appearance is required. You may also appear in court at a regularly scheduled court date to address your failure to appear. 
6. How do I obtain the public defender? 斯伯丁县法院的公设辩护人是宾州的沙利文和奥格莱特里律师事务所. 他们的办公室位于乔治亚州格里芬南希尔街743号30224. Their telephone number is (770) 227-8806.
7. 我需要请律师吗? 在任何法律程序中，最好有法律顾问. Whether you wish to proceed with or without an attorney is a decision that only you can make. Neither the 律师 General’s office, 州法院法官或书记员可以给你法律建议.   
8. Can I just pay my traffic ticket? 一些交通罚单可能会在罚单上列出的法庭日期之前支付. 其他交通罚单, such as driving with a suspended license and driving without insurance require a court appearance. 要确定您的票是否可以提前支付，请访问 kiwikiwi.shophoenix.com 点击页面左侧的“交通罚单支付”链接. 
9. Who does the 律师 General represent? 副检察长代表乔治亚州处理轻罪刑事案件. The 律师 general does not represent criminal Defendants and cannot give legal advice.
10. Can I drop the charges against a person? You may contact the Victim Advocate in the Spalding County 律师’s office at (770) 467-4358 to express your desire as to the outcome of the case. While your feelings will be considered, the prosecuting attorney may decide to prosecute any case that they believe is in the best interest of the citizens of Spalding County.  
11. What if I move before my court date? 你有责任将你目前的地址告知本院. Court notices will be sent to the address provided at booking or on the traffic citation. 未能提供当前地址可能会导致法庭搜查令, 没收保释金或未出庭对你不利.
12. How do I get the money I posted as bond back? The Spalding County 治安官办公室 is responsible for receiving, holding and returning bond money. Once your case has been resolved, 你必须联系斯伯丁县治安官办公室要求退还你的保释金.