The digital wave has finally swept into Coweta County's judicial proceedings, as the Coweta County Probate Court announced it has embraced technology by implementing a system for electronic filings. According to Coweta County recent statement, the court now accepts documents through TrueFiling—a web-based e-filing platform—enabling lawyers and self-represented filers to submit documents anytime, from anywhere.
TrueFiling comes with the convenience of around-the-clock service, plus the added cost of a $14.00 e-filing fee per petition or caveat, a figure that does not waver in the twilight hours of work, nor in the clear light of dawn. The system also slaps on a 5.0% convenience fee, handed over to the credit card processing company for handling filing fees through the platform. Despite these additional costs, the court assures that all statutory fees collected by the Coweta County Probate Court will stay consistent with the past.
To get started with e-filing, individuals must set up an account on TrueFiling's website—a process for which the court has provided a recorded webinar. The webinar, titled "TrueFiling Step by Step Account Creation," offers detailed instructions for those who are new to electronic legal paperwork, guiding users through each stage of account setup, according to Coweta County.
For assistance, the court has directed filers to reach out to either the Coweta County Probate Court or directly to TrueFiling Support. They can be contacted at phone number (855) 959-8868 or via email at [email protected], promising to offer a helping hand for those who may stumble across digital stumbling blocks. Alongside e-filing, the courthouse will maintain traditional routes of filing documents, welcoming them through the U.S. Mail or in person at their physical location in Newnan, Georgia, during regular business hours.
This move to online document submission signals Coweta County Probate Court’s attempts to streamline its services and make court interactions more accessible for the public. With this digital transition, the court is positioned to better accommodate the needs of Coweta County residents seeking judicial services in our ever-evolving digital landscape.
