Burke County Sheriff
Civil Division
The Civil Division is responsible for serving civil process papers received from the Courts of Burke County, as well as other jurisdictions. In addition to process service, the Civil Division executes court orders including evictions, Writs of Possession to seize personal property, and Probate Orders to Apprehend and collect on judgments issued by the courts. The division also seizes and auctions both personal and real property when a defendant fails to voluntarily pay a judgment.
Service fees apply for process papers and fees must be paid in advance. For information on having your documents served and for Georgia Fees contact Civil Division 706-554-2133 or mail service documents to BCSO Civil Division, 225 GA Hwy 24 South, Waynesboro, GA 30830.
Sheriff’s Service Fees
Per Copy Served, General $50.00
Action from Another County $50.00
Per Garnishee Served (1st Copy) $50.00
Second and Subsequent Copy(s) $6.00
Search/return of nulla bona $20.00
Nulla Bond Court Fee $25.00
The Civil Division is supervised by Lt. Dan Lowe.