Welcome to Long County Probate Court
Honorable Teresa L. Odum
Probate judge and Chief Magistrate Judge
Judge Teresa Odum is a Long County native. She is a 1987 graduate of Long County High School. She has three children and seven grandchildren. Judge Odum has worked in the legal field for over 30 years. She currently has an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies from Savannah Technical College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Leadership from Mercer University. She has served in many capacities in the community such as the Secretary for the Long County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Sunday School Teacher and Young Adult Leader. Judge Odum proudly serves the citizens of Long County.
We will be happy to help you if we can; however, we are allowed to help you only in certain ways, since we want to be fair to everyone.
THIS IS A LIST OF SOME THINGS THE COURT STAFF CAN AND CANNOT DO FOR YOU. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE ASKING THE COURT STAFF FOR HELP.
WE CAN explain and answer questions about how the court works.
WE CAN tell you what requirements are to have your case considered
WE CAN give you information from your case file.
WE CAN give you blank Georgia Probate Court Standard Forms.
WE CAN give you general guidance on how to fill out the forms, that is, the type of information required.
WE CAN usually answer questions about court deadlines and due dates.
WE CAN tell you the definition of some common legal terms used in this court.
WE CANNOT give you legal advice. You must contact your attorney or utilize the resources we have posted.
WE CANNOT tell you whether or not you should bring your case to court.
WE CANNOT give you an opinion about what will happen if you bring your case to court.
WE CANNOT tell you how to phrase information to be filled in on a form.
WE CANNOT talk to the judge for you about what will happen in your case.
WE CANNOT let you talk to the judge outside of court about the merits of your case.
WE CANNOT change an order issued by the judge.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING YOU IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE GUIDELINES.