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1. How do I register for VINE (Victim Information Notification Everyday)?

VINE (Victim Information Notification Everyday) helps keep communities safe and informed by providing crime victims access to information about offenders’ custody status and notifying them about any changes in that status. You may register online: Athens-Clarke County VINELink and by phone :Athens-Clarke County VINE service: 1-800-467-4975.
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office for assistance.

2. How do I contact my victim advocate/prosecutor?

The Athens-Clarke County Solicitor-General’s office, located in the downtown Athens-Clarke County courthouse at 325 E Washington St, Suite 550 (5th floor), is open Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. You can reach our office by calling 706-613-3215. If you are not sure who you need to speak with when calling, it is helpful to have as much information pertaining to your case as possible (ie: name of person charged/offense date, police case report number (CRN #), a court docket number, etc.) so that we may connect you without taking up too much of your time. You may also use our staff directory for a list of staff and their email addresses.

3. How do I report violation(s) of bond conditions / order?

If you are experiencing an emergency, we urge you to call 911 as soon as possible. 
Violations of bond conditions / order can be reported to your local police. You may also contact our office with any questions or concerns. Your victim advocate and/or the prosecutor handling your case will assist you. 

4. How do I contact the prosecutor handling my case? (I'm the defendant)

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor or received a traffic citation in Athens-Clarke County, the Solicitor’s office will be handling your case for the State of Georgia*.
If you are not currently represented by a public defender or you have not hired a private attorney, you may contact our office to request a meeting with the assistant Solicitor handling your case.  

*If your misdemeanor offense(s) are resulting from the same incident in which you’ve also received felony(ies), the Athens-Clarke County DA’s office will be handling your case.

5. How can I find Athens-Clarke county updates and news related to coronavirus?

Please visit ACC Coronavirus Updates