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Mayor Chris Guest outlines how to find services at Franklin County Judicial Center
Summary
Mayor Chris Guest released a video tour of the Franklin County Judicial Center describing where to go for court hearings, clerk services, security screening and other administrative offices, and urged residents to call the center for guidance if they are unsure where to go.
Mayor Chris Guest released a Friday video tour of the Franklin County Judicial Center to help residents navigate the building’s services and procedures.
In the video, Guest provides directions and practical information for visitors, including the building’s location on George Raleigh Memorial Parkway, security screening at the front entrance, where to pay court costs and restitution, and which courtrooms handle different case types. "When you come in the front of the building, you'll have to go through a scanning process for security reasons," Guest said.
Why it matters: many people arrive at court without attorneys or familiarity with courthouse procedures. The mayor emphasized the county clerk’s role in directing unrepresented parties and providing information about court dates. "If you need any of those services, if you have a question, you can call, call here and they will direct you to the right office," Guest said, recommending that visitors call ahead so staff can explain what to bring and what to expect.
Details from the tour: Guest identified the county clerk’s office just inside the front entrance as the place to handle routine administrative business such as paying court costs, restitution and litigation taxes. He described Courtroom A (where the video was filmed) as the site for circuit court proceedings and said Courtroom B is located down the hall. According to Guest, circuit court handles class A felonies, trials and civil matters; general sessions court and its administrative office handle misdemeanors. He also noted that the facility houses Franklin County juvenile court and a family recovery court office.
A transcript phrase in the video referring to certain administrative offices was unclear. The mayor used the terms "change to record" and "club and master" in the recording; the video did not provide an explicit standard office name for those phrases, so the exact administrative office referenced is not specified in the recording.
The mayor closed the update by reminding residents staff at the Judicial Center are available to help and by wishing viewers a safe weekend: "Once again, everybody, have a safe and happy weekend and we'll be back to work for Franklin County Monday morning."
