Sheriff's Office ~ District Attorney ~ Clerk of Court ~ Probate Court ~ Magistrate Court
This agency is headed by Sheriff Gene Pope and is responsible for local law enforcement, traffic enforcement, preventive patrol and investigations of criminal activities. The Sheriff's Office also services the Courts by providing courthouse security and service of legal papers for Magistrate, Probate and Superior Court. Its other major responsibility is managing the 300 bed Butts County Detention Facility and its inmate population. Sheriff Pope was elected in 1992 and took office in 1993. He has served in various positions with the Georgia Sheriff's Association and is active in the community.
For more information please call us at 770-775-8216 or see our FULL SERVICE WEBSITE HERE.
Honorable Gene Pope, Sheriff of Butts County
Major Sandra B. Thurston, Jail Administrator & Administrative Manager
Lieutenant Tim Filbeck, Investigations
Lieutenant Erwin Smith, Courts
Lieutenant Matthew Garrison & Lieutenant Matthew Vaughan, Patrol
Lieutenant Mark Whitwell, Narcotics & Training
The District Attorney's Office serves the citizens of Butts, Lamar and Monroe Counties through the Towaliga Judicial Circuit. This office is responsible for the investigation of crimes and prosecution of criminal acts within its jurisdiction. Richard Milam is the District Attorney, assisted by a staff of trained investigators and prosecuting attorneys plus support staff. His Butts County office is located in the County Administration Facility.
Honorable Richard Milam
District Attorney
770-504-2407
This court is responsible for county traffic court, wills, marriage licenses, death certificates and gun permits among many other duties. This office also archives many record of Butts County dating back to the founding of the County. Vicki Johnston is the Probate Judge of Butts County and her offices are located inside the historic Butts County Courthouse
Honorable Vicki Johnston, Probate Judge
Honorable Virginia Harrison, Associate Probate Judge & Clerk of Court
Courtney D. Barabas, Chief Deputy Clerk
Office 770-775-8204
This office is responsible for the archiving of legal records, deeds, plats and management of the court docket for the Superior Court and the Juvenile Courts of Butts County. Other duties include creating Notaries Public and related activities. Rhonda Smith is the Clerk of the Superior Court and is assisted by a Chief Deputy Clerk and several Deputy Clerks of Court. Her office is located on Third Street across from the courthouse.
Honorable Rhonda W. Smith, Clerk of the Superior Court
Beth Smith, Chief Deputy Clerk
Office 770-775-8214
This court handles warrants, county ordinance cases and first appearance/bond hearings. Many small claims are also processed through the Magistrate Court and it is located in the Butts County Law Enforcement Complex on Ernest Biles Drive.
Honorable Gigi Leverette Hoard, Chief Magistrate Judge
Honorable Rebecca Pitts, Associate Magistrate Judge
Honorable Charles Lawson, Associate Magistrate Judge
Renata Bond, Clerk of Court
Office 770-775-8220