Miscellaneous Frequently Asked Questions

Cashier's Window

• Can I make payment to the Court with a Credit Card?
   
• How do I get my property back from the Court?
   
• What are the hours for the Cashier's Window?
   
• Where do I go to check the balance of my fine, restitution assessment?
   
• Where do I pay my court-ordered fines, restitution, and penalty assessments?
   

• Where are the Cashier's Windows located?

Clerk's Office

• What are the Clerk's Office hours?
   

• What is the Clerk's Office office address?

Procurement

• How long does it take to receive payment after goods or services are provided?
   
• What do you mean by inside delivery?
   
• Who do I call when I have not received payment withing a reasonable amount of time?
   
• What information do I need to trace a payment?
   
• What sort of goods and services does the U.S. District Court require?

Can I make payment to the Court with a Credit Card?

Yes, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted.

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How do I get my property back from the court?

Passports, cash bail, real property (houses), and personal property reconveyed only by a court order.

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What are the hours for the Cashier's Window?

The Cashier's Windows are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Where do I go to check the balance of my fine, restitution assessment?

The U. S. Attorney Financial Litigation Unit maintains the payment history of fines and restitution made to this Court.  Please call 912-652-4422 or 912-201-2598 for specific details.

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Where do I pay my court-ordered fines, restitution, and penalty assessments?

Payment may be mailed directly to:

Office of the Clerk
U.S. District Court
Southern District of Georgia
125 Bull Street
Savannah, GA 31401

Office of the Clerk
U.S. District Court
Southern District of Georgia
801 Gloucester Street
Brunswick, GA  31520

Office of the Clerk
U.S. District Court
Southern District of Georgia
Federal Justice Center
600 James Brown Blvd.
Augusta, GA  30901

Customers may also pay in person at the Cashier's Window at the above addresses.

PLEASE SEE PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING CHECKS.

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Where are the Cashier's Windows located?

The Southern District of Georgia's Cashiers Windows are located as follows:

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What are the Clerk's Office hours?

The Clerk's Office hours of operation are from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

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What is the Clerk's Office office address?

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How long does it take to receive payment after goods or services are provided?

The U.S. District Court is normally able to pay invoices within one week after receiving them. Payment will only be made after the goods or services have been received.

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What do you mean by inside delivery?

We mean that the product must be delivered to a specific office within either the Federal Courthouse or the Federal Building. Deliveries are currently made to the Federal Building loading dock and inside delivery from the dock is required.

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Who do I call when I have not received payment within a reasonable amount of time?

Contact the Procurement staff at either of the following numbers:

What information do I need to trace a payment?

You will need the purchase order number, the invoice number and the date of the invoice. You must have the purchase order number in order for us to trace the payment in our accounting system.

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What sort of goods and services does the U.S. District Court require?

The U.S. District Court procures facilities support items, supplies, equipment, furniture and professional services. Supplies are your basic pens, pencils, and paper and other office supplies. Equipment includes items such as voice recording devices, TV's, VCR's, copiers and fax machines. Professional services includes temporary help staff, interior designers, and other professionals.

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