Residential Evictions:

1. Bring the Writ to the Civil Processing Office at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center.

2. Pay a fee of $25, set by Georgia law, [O.C.G.A.§ 15-16-21(b.)(12)].

   • Once we have the Writ and the fee, we will schedule the eviction.

   • You must bring the Writ to our office within 30 days of issuance.

   • If you do not schedule your eviction within 30 days [O.C.G.A.44-7-55 (d)(e)], we will return the Writ to the Clerk of Court.

3. Landlord must set up a labor force.

   • A labor force of at least two people per bedroom for residential evictions is required.

   • If you are aware that the house is full, you should increase your labor force so that the eviction can be completed in two hours.

   • We must know if any unsafe conditions exist or may exist.

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Business Evictions: 

The labor required for a business eviction will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

• We must know the following information:

  • If any alcohol or cigarettes (for sale) are present (such as a bar or restaurant)

  • If flammables or hazardous materials are present

  • If groceries are present 

  • If the power has been turned off for a long time

  • If there are any unhealthy conditions

  • What type of items will be found at the business, especially heavy or bulky items​

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How to Request Off-Duty Assistance (HB 1203): 

Email a completed HB 1203 Request Form (found by clicking the button below) to ​GCSOOffDutyEvictions@GwinnettCounty.com.​

• The following information must be included on the form:​​

  • Landlord (Plaintiff)​

  • Tenant (Defendant) 

  • Case Number 

  • Court Level ​

  • Address of Premises Subject to the Dispossessory Proceeding and Writ of Possession (the address of the eviction site) 

  • Initials 

  • Signature​​

  • Printed Name

  • Date