Athens, GA · Clarke County
Dismissal
This dismissal form lets a plaintiff or agent ask the Magistrate Court of Athens-Clarke County to dismiss a civil case.
What this form is
The form asks the plaintiff or agent to request dismissal of the case identified by its parties and civil action number. It also asks for the reason for dismissal, notes a scheduled hearing, and includes signatures and a certificate of service stating that a copy was delivered or will be delivered to the defendant within 24 hours.
Who needs it
A plaintiff or the plaintiff’s agent may use this form to ask the Magistrate Court to dismiss the civil case identified on it.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the plaintiff or agent signs and dates the request, then signs the certificate of service.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Dismissal form.
- 2
Complete The Request
Identify the case, provide the reason for dismissal, and note any scheduled hearing.
- 3
Sign The Form
The plaintiff or agent signs and dates the request, then signs the certificate of service.
- 4
Submit The Form
The form does not specify where to submit it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Athens dismissal form do?
- It lets a plaintiff or agent request dismissal of the civil case identified by its parties and civil action number, and includes a certificate of service for the defendant.
- Who can use this dismissal form?
- The form provides a signature line for the plaintiff or agent to request dismissal of the case. It also includes a separate signature line for the certificate of service.
- Do I need a notary for the Dismissal form?
- No. The plaintiff or agent signs and dates the request and signs the certificate of service; the document does not call for notarization.
- How do I submit the Dismissal form?
- The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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