Answer: The Office of the District Attorney in the Coweta Judicial Circuit prosecutes all felony criminal activity occurring in the five county Coweta Judicial Circuit. In addition, the office also prosecutes misdemeanors in Heard County and Meriwether County, as they do not have a separate state court.

2. What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

Answer: A misdemeanor is a crime that is punishable by a period of up to one year. A felony is a more serious crime that is punishable by a period of imprisonment longer than a year.

3. What is a subpoena?

Answer: A subpoena is an order directing you to be present at the time and place stated. You may receive your subpoena by mail or in person. Your subpoena may indicate that you are "on call" and your presence may not be required. Call the District Attorney's Office at the number listed on your subpoena to be placed "on call". You must leave both day and nighttime phone numbers where you can be reached during trial week. If you are placed "on call," do not come to the courthouse unless someone from the D.A.'s Office or a law enforcement agency calls you.

4. Can I speak to an Assistant District Attorney before my court appearance?

Answer: Yes, but you will need to contact the office of the Assistant District Attorney to schedule an appointment. If you are a defendant and have an attorney, the District Attorney's Office cannot communicate with you directly outside the presence of your attorney. Please make arrangements with your attorney to speak with the District Attorney's Office.

5. I think a crime has been committed. How do I press charges?

Answer: You must first contact a law enforcement agency such as your local police department or sheriff's office to report the crime. An investigator should be able to direct you on how to proceed.

6. Who does the District Attorney represent?

Answer: The District Attorney represents the people and the laws of the State of Georgia.

7. I want to drop charges. How do I?