O.C.G.A. § 15-11-161 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-161
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-161
Status: in_force

(a) If a party to be served with a summons is within this state and can be found, the summons shall be served upon him or her personally as soon as possible and at least 72 hours before the adjudication hearing.

(a) If a party to be served with a summons is within this state and can be found, the summons shall be served upon him or her personally as soon as possible and at least 72 hours before the adjudication hearing.

(b) If a party to be served is within this state and cannot be found but his or her address is known or can be ascertained with due diligence, the summons shall be served upon such party at least five days before the adjudication hearing by mailing him or her a copy by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested.

(b) If a party to be served is within this state and cannot be found but his or her address is known or can be ascertained with due diligence, the summons shall be served upon such party at least five days before the adjudication hearing by mailing him or her a copy by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested.

(c) If a party to be served is outside this state but his or her address is known or can be ascertained with due diligence, service of the summons shall be made at least five days before the adjudication hearing either by delivering a copy to such party personally or by mailing a copy to him or her by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested.

(c) If a party to be served is outside this state but his or her address is known or can be ascertained with due diligence, service of the summons shall be made at least five days before the adjudication hearing either by delivering a copy to such party personally or by mailing a copy to him or her by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested.

(d) If, after due diligence, a party to be served with a summons cannot be found and such party's address cannot be ascertained, whether he or she is within or outside this state, the court may order service of the summons upon him or her by publication. The adjudication hearing shall not be earlier than five days after the date of the last publication.

(d) If, after due diligence, a party to be served with a summons cannot be found and such party's address cannot be ascertained, whether he or she is within or outside this state, the court may order service of the summons upon him or her by publication. The adjudication hearing shall not be earlier than five days after the date of the last publication.

(e)(1) Service by publication shall be made once a week for four consecutive weeks in the official organ of the county where the petition alleging dependency has been filed. Service shall be deemed complete upon the date of the last publication. (2) When served by publication, the notice shall contain the names of the parties, except that the anonymity of a child shall be preserved by the use of appropriate initials, and the date the petition alleging dependency was filed. The notice shall indicate the general nature of the allegations and where a copy of the petition alleging dependency can be obtained and require the party to be served by publication to appear before the court at the time fixed to answer the allegations of the petition alleging dependency. (3) Within 15 days after the filing of the order of service by publication, the clerk of court shall mail a copy of the notice, a copy of the order of service by publication, and a copy of the petition alleging dependency to the last known address of the party being served by publication.

(e)(1) Service by publication shall be made once a week for four consecutive weeks in the official organ of the county where the petition alleging dependency has been filed. Service shall be deemed complete upon the date of the last publication.

(e)(1) Service by publication shall be made once a week for four consecutive weeks in the official organ of the county where the petition alleging dependency has been filed. Service shall be deemed complete upon the date of the last publication.

(2) When served by publication, the notice shall contain the names of the parties, except that the anonymity of a child shall be preserved by the use of appropriate initials, and the date the petition alleging dependency was filed. The notice shall indicate the general nature of the allegations and where a copy of the petition alleging dependency can be obtained and require the party to be served by publication to appear before the court at the time fixed to answer the allegations of the petition alleging dependency.

(2) When served by publication, the notice shall contain the names of the parties, except that the anonymity of a child shall be preserved by the use of appropriate initials, and the date the petition alleging dependency was filed. The notice shall indicate the general nature of the allegations and where a copy of the petition alleging dependency can be obtained and require the party to be served by publication to appear before the court at the time fixed to answer the allegations of the petition alleging dependency.

(3) Within 15 days after the filing of the order of service by publication, the clerk of court shall mail a copy of the notice, a copy of the order of service by publication, and a copy of the petition alleging dependency to the last known address of the party being served by publication.

(3) Within 15 days after the filing of the order of service by publication, the clerk of court shall mail a copy of the notice, a copy of the order of service by publication, and a copy of the petition alleging dependency to the last known address of the party being served by publication.

(f) Service of the summons may be made by any suitable person under the direction of the court.

(f) Service of the summons may be made by any suitable person under the direction of the court.

(g) The court may authorize the payment from county funds of the costs of service and of necessary travel expenses incurred by persons summoned or otherwise required to appear at the hearing.

(g) The court may authorize the payment from county funds of the costs of service and of necessary travel expenses incurred by persons summoned or otherwise required to appear at the hearing.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-23 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-23
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-23
Status: in_force

The governing authority of the county or counties comprising each judicial circuit shall provide all offices, utilities, telephone expenses, materials, and supplies as may be necessary to equip, maintain, and furnish the office or offices of the district attorney in an orderly and efficient manner.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-161 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-161
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-161
Status: in_force

The clerk shall provide the prosecuting attorney and the accused with the names and identifying information relative to prospective jurors for the case being tried.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-681 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-681
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-681
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Abortion ” means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with the intent to terminate the pregnancy of a female known to be pregnant. The term “abortion” shall not include the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device employed solely to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead unborn child who died as a result of a spontaneous abortion. The term “abortion” also shall not include the prescription or use of contraceptives.

(1) “ Abortion ” means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with the intent to terminate the pregnancy of a female known to be pregnant. The term “abortion” shall not include the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device employed solely to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead unborn child who died as a result of a spontaneous abortion. The term “abortion” also shall not include the prescription or use of contraceptives.

(2) “ Proper identification ” means any document issued by a governmental agency containing a description of the person, the person's photograph, or both, including but not limited to a driver's license, an identification card authorized under Code Sections 40-5-100 through 40-5-104 or similar identification card issued by another state, a military identification card, a passport, or an appropriate work authorization issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security.

(2) “ Proper identification ” means any document issued by a governmental agency containing a description of the person, the person's photograph, or both, including but not limited to a driver's license, an identification card authorized under Code Sections 40-5-100 through 40-5-104 or similar identification card issued by another state, a military identification card, a passport, or an appropriate work authorization issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security.

(3) “ Unemancipated minor ” means any person under the age of 18 who is not or has not been married or who is under the care, custody, and control of such person's parent or parents, guardian, or the juvenile court of competent jurisdiction.

(3) “ Unemancipated minor ” means any person under the age of 18 who is not or has not been married or who is under the care, custody, and control of such person's parent or parents, guardian, or the juvenile court of competent jurisdiction.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-150 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-150
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-150
Status: in_force

The sums provided for in Code Section 15-21-149 shall be assessed and collected by the clerk or court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and shall be paid over by the last day of the following month to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority for remittance to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission created in Code Section 15-21-143 , to be deposited into the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund.
O.C.G.A. § 15-5-24 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-5-24
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5-24
Status: in_force

Under the supervision and direction of the Judicial Council, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall perform the following duties:

(1) Consult with and assist judges, administrators, clerks of court, and other officers and employees of the court pertaining to matters relating to court administration and provide such services as are requested;

(1) Consult with and assist judges, administrators, clerks of court, and other officers and employees of the court pertaining to matters relating to court administration and provide such services as are requested;

(2) Examine the administrative and business methods and systems employed in the offices related to and serving the courts and make recommendations for necessary improvement;

(2) Examine the administrative and business methods and systems employed in the offices related to and serving the courts and make recommendations for necessary improvement;

(3) Compile statistical and financial data and other information on the judicial work of the courts and on the work of other offices related to and serving the courts, which data and information shall be provided by the courts;

(3) Compile statistical and financial data and other information on the judicial work of the courts and on the work of other offices related to and serving the courts, which data and information shall be provided by the courts;

(4) Analyze data relating to civil cases and on or before the first day of October each year provide such data, analysis, or both data and analysis to the courts and agencies of the judicial branch, agencies of the executive branch, and the chairpersons of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the House Committee on Judiciary;

(4) Analyze data relating to civil cases and on or before the first day of October each year provide such data, analysis, or both data and analysis to the courts and agencies of the judicial branch, agencies of the executive branch, and the chairpersons of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the House Committee on Judiciary;

(5) Examine the state of the dockets and practices and procedures of the courts and make recommendations for the expedition of litigation;

(5) Examine the state of the dockets and practices and procedures of the courts and make recommendations for the expedition of litigation;

(6) Act as fiscal officer and prepare and submit budget estimates of state appropriations necessary for the maintenance and operation of the judicial system;

(6) Act as fiscal officer and prepare and submit budget estimates of state appropriations necessary for the maintenance and operation of the judicial system;

(7) Formulate and submit recommendations for the improvement of the judicial system;

(7) Formulate and submit recommendations for the improvement of the judicial system;

(8) Perform such additional duties as may be assigned by the Judicial Council; and

(8) Perform such additional duties as may be assigned by the Judicial Council; and

(9) Prepare and publish in print or electronically an annual report on the work of the courts and on the activities of the Administrative Office of the Courts.

(9) Prepare and publish in print or electronically an annual report on the work of the courts and on the activities of the Administrative Office of the Courts.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-121 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-121
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-121
Status: in_force

(a) A party to a civil case in the probate court shall have the right to a jury trial if such right is asserted by a written demand for jury trial within 30 days after the filing of the first pleading of the party or within 15 days after the filing of the first pleading of an opposing party, whichever is later, except that with respect to a petition pursuant to Code Sections 29-4-10 and 29-5-10 , relating to guardianship of an incapacitated adult, if any interested party desires a trial by jury, such party must make such request for a jury within ten days after the date of mailing of the notice provided for by subsection (c) of Code Section 29-4-12 and subsection (c) of Code Section 29-5-12 . If a party fails to assert the right to a jury trial, the right shall be deemed waived and may not thereafter be asserted.

(a) A party to a civil case in the probate court shall have the right to a jury trial if such right is asserted by a written demand for jury trial within 30 days after the filing of the first pleading of the party or within 15 days after the filing of the first pleading of an opposing party, whichever is later, except that with respect to a petition pursuant to Code Sections 29-4-10 and 29-5-10 , relating to guardianship of an incapacitated adult, if any interested party desires a trial by jury, such party must make such request for a jury within ten days after the date of mailing of the notice provided for by subsection (c) of Code Section 29-4-12 and subsection (c) of Code Section 29-5-12 . If a party fails to assert the right to a jury trial, the right shall be deemed waived and may not thereafter be asserted.

(b) Notwithstanding other laws, for any civil case in which a jury trial is demanded, the determination of issues of fact shall not be made by the probate judge but shall be for the jury as in cases in the superior courts.

(b) Notwithstanding other laws, for any civil case in which a jury trial is demanded, the determination of issues of fact shall not be made by the probate judge but shall be for the jury as in cases in the superior courts.

(c) If the civil case could not be appealed to a jury in superior court from a probate court not meeting the definition provided in paragraph (2) of Code Section 15-9-120 , the right to a jury trial shall not be available in a probate court which meets such definition.

(c) If the civil case could not be appealed to a jury in superior court from a probate court not meeting the definition provided in paragraph (2) of Code Section 15-9-120 , the right to a jury trial shall not be available in a probate court which meets such definition.
O.C.G.A. § 15-2-17 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-2-17
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-2-17
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court shall have full power and authority to make all rules, not in conflict with the Constitution or laws of this state, as may be necessary for carrying the Constitution into effect and regulating the court's proceedings thereunder. To these ends it may, by rules, provide and declare when the court shall sit, how its minutes shall be kept, and how the cases upon its dockets shall be apportioned; and it generally may make all regulations as to practice and procedure which experience may show to be convenient and expedient for the proper transaction of its business, with due regard to the rights of the parties and counsel concerned.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-102 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-102
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-102
Status: in_force

This part shall apply only to all counties and consolidated city-county governments of this state. Except as otherwise provided by this part, Part 1 of this article shall apply to the grand juries authorized by this part.
O.C.G.A. § 15-2-18 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-2-18
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-2-18
Status: in_force

(a) The Supreme Court and the Justices thereof shall have the power to prescribe, modify, and repeal rules of procedure, pleading, and practice in civil actions and proceedings in the courts of this state and of practice and procedure for appeal or review in all cases, civil and criminal, to or from any of the courts or tribunals of this state. The rules shall not abridge, enlarge, or modify the substantive rights of any litigant.

(a) The Supreme Court and the Justices thereof shall have the power to prescribe, modify, and repeal rules of procedure, pleading, and practice in civil actions and proceedings in the courts of this state and of practice and procedure for appeal or review in all cases, civil and criminal, to or from any of the courts or tribunals of this state. The rules shall not abridge, enlarge, or modify the substantive rights of any litigant.

(b) Whenever the Supreme Court adopts or prescribes any rules under this Code section, the rules shall be reported by the court to the General Assembly at the next regular session thereof or at an extraordinary session authorized by law to consider and ratify them. The rules shall not take effect until they have been ratified and confirmed by the General Assembly by an Act or resolution thereof.

(b) Whenever the Supreme Court adopts or prescribes any rules under this Code section, the rules shall be reported by the court to the General Assembly at the next regular session thereof or at an extraordinary session authorized by law to consider and ratify them. The rules shall not take effect until they have been ratified and confirmed by the General Assembly by an Act or resolution thereof.

(c) The Supreme Court is authorized to repeal, modify, or amend any rule adopted or prescribed by it, but no repeal, modification, or amendment shall be effective until it has been ratified by an Act or resolution of the General Assembly.

(c) The Supreme Court is authorized to repeal, modify, or amend any rule adopted or prescribed by it, but no repeal, modification, or amendment shall be effective until it has been ratified by an Act or resolution of the General Assembly.

(d) The Supreme Court shall appoint a committee or committees from the bar of this state to aid in the preparation of rules.

(d) The Supreme Court shall appoint a committee or committees from the bar of this state to aid in the preparation of rules.

(e) This Code section shall not be construed as constituting an abandonment or disclaimer of the power of the General Assembly to enact laws regulating procedure in the courts of this state.

(e) This Code section shall not be construed as constituting an abandonment or disclaimer of the power of the General Assembly to enact laws regulating procedure in the courts of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-740 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-740
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-740
Status: in_force

(a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act.”

(a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act.”

(b) In keeping with this article's purpose of assisting, protecting, and restoring the security of children whose well-being is threatened, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the mission of protection of the children of this state should have the greatest legislative and executive priority. Recognizing that the needs of children must be attended to in a timely manner and that more aggressive action should be taken to protect children from abuse and neglect, the General Assembly creates the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for providing services to or caring for children who are victims of child abuse and neglect or whose domestic situation requires intervention by the state. The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children will provide children with an avenue through which to seek relief when their rights are violated by state officials and agents entrusted with their protection and care.

(b) In keeping with this article's purpose of assisting, protecting, and restoring the security of children whose well-being is threatened, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the mission of protection of the children of this state should have the greatest legislative and executive priority. Recognizing that the needs of children must be attended to in a timely manner and that more aggressive action should be taken to protect children from abuse and neglect, the General Assembly creates the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for providing services to or caring for children who are victims of child abuse and neglect or whose domestic situation requires intervention by the state. The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children will provide children with an avenue through which to seek relief when their rights are violated by state officials and agents entrusted with their protection and care.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-423 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-423
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-423
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall direct the issuance of a summons to the child alleged to be a child in need of services, his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian, DFCS and any other public agencies or institutions providing services, and any other persons who appear to the court to be proper or necessary parties to such child in need of services proceeding requiring them to appear before the court at the time fixed to answer the allegations of the petition seeking an adjudication that a child is in need of services. A copy of such petition shall accompany the summons.

(a) The court shall direct the issuance of a summons to the child alleged to be a child in need of services, his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian, DFCS and any other public agencies or institutions providing services, and any other persons who appear to the court to be proper or necessary parties to such child in need of services proceeding requiring them to appear before the court at the time fixed to answer the allegations of the petition seeking an adjudication that a child is in need of services. A copy of such petition shall accompany the summons.

(b) The summons shall state that a party is entitled to an attorney in the proceedings and that the court will appoint an attorney if the party is an indigent person.

(b) The summons shall state that a party is entitled to an attorney in the proceedings and that the court will appoint an attorney if the party is an indigent person.

(c) A party other than a child may waive service of summons by written stipulation or by voluntary appearance at the hearing.

(c) A party other than a child may waive service of summons by written stipulation or by voluntary appearance at the hearing.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-523 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-523
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-523
Status: in_force

(a) A prosecuting attorney may amend a petition alleging delinquency at any time prior to the commencement of the adjudication hearing. However, if an amendment is made, a child may request a continuance of his or her adjudication hearing. A continuance may be granted by the court for such period as required in the interest of justice.

(a) A prosecuting attorney may amend a petition alleging delinquency at any time prior to the commencement of the adjudication hearing. However, if an amendment is made, a child may request a continuance of his or her adjudication hearing. A continuance may be granted by the court for such period as required in the interest of justice.

(b) When a petition alleging delinquency is amended to include material changes to the allegations or new charges of delinquency for adjudication, the petition shall be served in accordance with Code Sections 15-11-530 and 15-11-531 .

(b) When a petition alleging delinquency is amended to include material changes to the allegations or new charges of delinquency for adjudication, the petition shall be served in accordance with Code Sections 15-11-530 and 15-11-531 .

(c) After jeopardy attaches, a petition alleging delinquency shall not be amended to include new charges of delinquency.

(c) After jeopardy attaches, a petition alleging delinquency shall not be amended to include new charges of delinquency.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-21 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-21
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-21
Status: in_force

(a) Once an order referring a case to mediation has been signed, the court shall appoint a mediator from a list of court approved mediators who are registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution to mediate juvenile court cases.

(a) Once an order referring a case to mediation has been signed, the court shall appoint a mediator from a list of court approved mediators who are registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution to mediate juvenile court cases.

(b) The court shall appoint a qualified mediator within five days of signing the order referring the case to mediation.

(b) The court shall appoint a qualified mediator within five days of signing the order referring the case to mediation.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-69 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-69
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-69
Status: in_force

The bill of costs or filing fees of any appeals or applications filed in the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals on behalf of the state by the solicitor-general shall be paid by the state as provided in Code Section 15-18-13 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-2-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-2-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-2.1
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, in addition to any other jurisdiction vested in the magistrate courts, such courts shall have the right and power to conduct trials, receive pleas of guilty, and impose sentence upon defendants for violating any provision of Part 2, Part 3, or Part 3A of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 or Code Section 32-6-51 or 40-6-248.1 that is punishable for its violation as a misdemeanor. Such jurisdiction shall be concurrent with other courts having jurisdiction over such violations.

(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, in addition to any other jurisdiction vested in the magistrate courts, such courts shall have the right and power to conduct trials, receive pleas of guilty, and impose sentence upon defendants for violating any provision of Part 2, Part 3, or Part 3A of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 or Code Section 32-6-51 or 40-6-248.1 that is punishable for its violation as a misdemeanor. Such jurisdiction shall be concurrent with other courts having jurisdiction over such violations.

(b) A magistrate court shall not have the power to dispose of misdemeanor cases as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section unless the defendant shall first waive in writing a trial by jury. If the defendant does not waive a trial by jury, the defendant shall notify the court and, if reasonable cause exists, the defendant shall be immediately bound over to a court in the county having jurisdiction to try the offense wherein a jury may be impaneled.

(b) A magistrate court shall not have the power to dispose of misdemeanor cases as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section unless the defendant shall first waive in writing a trial by jury. If the defendant does not waive a trial by jury, the defendant shall notify the court and, if reasonable cause exists, the defendant shall be immediately bound over to a court in the county having jurisdiction to try the offense wherein a jury may be impaneled.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-202 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-202
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-202
Status: in_force

(a) Prosecution for a misdemeanor violation of Code Section 16-9-20 may proceed by arrest, as provided in Chapter 4 of Title 17, and an accusation, as provided in Code Section 17-7-71 , or by citation.

(a) Prosecution for a misdemeanor violation of Code Section 16-9-20 may proceed by arrest, as provided in Chapter 4 of Title 17, and an accusation, as provided in Code Section 17-7-71 , or by citation.

(b) Each citation shall be based upon an affidavit as in the issuance of an arrest warrant and said citation shall state the time and place at which the accused is to appear for trial, shall identify the offense with which the accused is charged, shall have an identifying number by which it shall be filed with the court, shall indicate the identity of the accused and the date of service, and shall be signed by a judge or clerk of the magistrate court.

(b) Each citation shall be based upon an affidavit as in the issuance of an arrest warrant and said citation shall state the time and place at which the accused is to appear for trial, shall identify the offense with which the accused is charged, shall have an identifying number by which it shall be filed with the court, shall indicate the identity of the accused and the date of service, and shall be signed by a judge or clerk of the magistrate court.

(c) Prosecutions upon citations shall be commenced by the completion and signing of the citation by a judge or clerk of the magistrate court and service of the citation by a law enforcement officer. A copy of the citation shall be personally served upon the accused and the original shall promptly be filed with the court.

(c) Prosecutions upon citations shall be commenced by the completion and signing of the citation by a judge or clerk of the magistrate court and service of the citation by a law enforcement officer. A copy of the citation shall be personally served upon the accused and the original shall promptly be filed with the court.

(d) If the prosecution is proceeding upon citation, the accused shall not be arrested prior to the time of trial; but any defendant who fails to appear for trial shall be arrested thereafter on the warrant of a judge of the magistrate court and required to post a bond for his future appearance. If the accused demands removal of the case to the state or superior court, the magistrate court may require that the accused post a bond for his future appearance in the state or superior court.

(d) If the prosecution is proceeding upon citation, the accused shall not be arrested prior to the time of trial; but any defendant who fails to appear for trial shall be arrested thereafter on the warrant of a judge of the magistrate court and required to post a bond for his future appearance. If the accused demands removal of the case to the state or superior court, the magistrate court may require that the accused post a bond for his future appearance in the state or superior court.

(e) The prosecuting attorney of the court in which the case would have been tried if a demand for removal had been made shall be responsible for the prosecution of the case in the magistrate court.

(e) The prosecuting attorney of the court in which the case would have been tried if a demand for removal had been made shall be responsible for the prosecution of the case in the magistrate court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-13 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-13
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-13
Status: in_force

(a) All claims for fees of solicitors of city courts, sheriffs, clerks, and district attorneys shall be paid from the funds arising from fines imposed in criminal cases before any claim or order of any claimant or distributee shall be paid.

(a) All claims for fees of solicitors of city courts, sheriffs, clerks, and district attorneys shall be paid from the funds arising from fines imposed in criminal cases before any claim or order of any claimant or distributee shall be paid.

(b) Nothing contained in subsection (a) of this Code section shall in any way affect the fines and bond forfeitures of any court whose officers are on salaries and where the fines and bond forfeitures are remitted to the county treasury.

(b) Nothing contained in subsection (a) of this Code section shall in any way affect the fines and bond forfeitures of any court whose officers are on salaries and where the fines and bond forfeitures are remitted to the county treasury.
O.C.G.A. § 15-2-22 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-2-22
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-2-22
Status: in_force

The sheriff of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the Justices for such term as may be specified by the order of appointment, not to exceed six years.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-121 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-121
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-121
Status: in_force

On July 1, 1983, any matter pending in the court of an officer referred to in Code Section 15-10-120 shall by operation of law be transferred to the magistrate court of the same county. Such pending matters shall be decided by the magistrate court of the county even if the magistrate court would not otherwise have jurisdiction over the case.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-202 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-202
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-202
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission which is assigned to the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(a) There is established the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission which is assigned to the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(b) There is created the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund as a separate fund in the state treasury. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund all amounts transferred to the fund and shall invest the fund moneys in the same manner as authorized for investing other moneys in the state treasury.

(b) There is created the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund as a separate fund in the state treasury. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund all amounts transferred to the fund and shall invest the fund moneys in the same manner as authorized for investing other moneys in the state treasury.

(c) The commission may authorize the disbursement of available money from the fund, after appropriation thereof, for purposes of providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services, including establishing safe houses, to sexually exploited children and to a person, entity, or program eligible pursuant to criteria to be set by the commission. The commission shall also consider disbursement of available money from the fund to a person, entity, or program devoted to awareness and prevention of becoming a sexually exploited child. The commission may also authorize the disbursement of fund money for the actual and necessary operating expenses that the commission incurs in performing its duties; provided, however, that such disbursements shall be kept at a minimum in furtherance of the primary purpose of the fund, which is to disburse money to provide care and rehabilitative and social services for sexually exploited children.

(c) The commission may authorize the disbursement of available money from the fund, after appropriation thereof, for purposes of providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services, including establishing safe houses, to sexually exploited children and to a person, entity, or program eligible pursuant to criteria to be set by the commission. The commission shall also consider disbursement of available money from the fund to a person, entity, or program devoted to awareness and prevention of becoming a sexually exploited child. The commission may also authorize the disbursement of fund money for the actual and necessary operating expenses that the commission incurs in performing its duties; provided, however, that such disbursements shall be kept at a minimum in furtherance of the primary purpose of the fund, which is to disburse money to provide care and rehabilitative and social services for sexually exploited children.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-142 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-142
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-142
Status: in_force

(a) At any time during the trial of a civil or criminal case, except in capital cases, either before or during jury deliberation, the judge may, in his discretion, allow the jury to be separated and the members thereof to be dispersed under appropriate instructions.

(a) At any time during the trial of a civil or criminal case, except in capital cases, either before or during jury deliberation, the judge may, in his discretion, allow the jury to be separated and the members thereof to be dispersed under appropriate instructions.

(b) Where during the trial of a civil or criminal case it is necessary to hold and confine the jury overnight under supervision of court officers, the court may, in its discretion, require or permit the segregation of the jurors according to age or sex, or both, under such circumstances as the court deems necessary and proper.

(b) Where during the trial of a civil or criminal case it is necessary to hold and confine the jury overnight under supervision of court officers, the court may, in its discretion, require or permit the segregation of the jurors according to age or sex, or both, under such circumstances as the court deems necessary and proper.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-8 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-8
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-8
Status: in_force

Code Sections 15-21-2 through 15-21-7 do not apply to city courts, nor do they authorize a judge to draw his warrant to pay insolvent costs, costs where the defendant has been acquitted, or any other fund in the county treasury than the fund arising from fines and bond forfeitures, nor do they affect any local law.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-285 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-285
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-285
Status: in_force

(a) If any person named in and properly served with a summons shall without reasonable cause fail to appear or, when directed in the summons, to bring the child named in the petition pursuant to this article before the court, then the court may issue a rule nisi against the person, directing the person to appear before the court to show cause why he or she should not be held in contempt of court.

(a) If any person named in and properly served with a summons shall without reasonable cause fail to appear or, when directed in the summons, to bring the child named in the petition pursuant to this article before the court, then the court may issue a rule nisi against the person, directing the person to appear before the court to show cause why he or she should not be held in contempt of court.

(b) If a summons cannot be served or if the person to whom the summons is directed fails to obey it, the court may issue an order to take the child named in the petition pursuant to this article into protective custody.

(b) If a summons cannot be served or if the person to whom the summons is directed fails to obey it, the court may issue an order to take the child named in the petition pursuant to this article into protective custody.
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-7 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-7
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-7
Status: in_force

The presiding judge or justice, on motion of either party and on showing reasonable grounds therefor, may require any attorney who assumes the right to appear in a case to produce or prove the authority under which he appears and to disclose, whenever pertinent to any issue, the name of the person who employed him and may grant any order that justice may require on such investigation. However, prima facie, attorneys shall be held authorized to represent properly any case in which they may appear.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-96 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-96
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-96
Status: in_force

The clerk of the superior court is the custodian of the records of his or her office. Any contract to distribute, sell, or otherwise market records or computer generated data of the office of the clerk of the superior court for profit shall be made by the clerk of the superior court. If the clerk of the superior court also serves as the clerk of any other court, the provisions of this Code section shall be applicable to the records and data of such other court. A report summarizing contracts entered into pursuant to this Code section along with any revenues received therefrom shall be prepared by the clerk of the superior court and submitted to the governing authority of the county on a monthly basis.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-151 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-151
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-151
Status: in_force

Any contract entered into pursuant to this article shall provide that the county shall furnish municipal court services to the municipality through the officers, employees, and facilities of the magistrate court of the county. Any contract so entered into shall not become effective unless it is approved by the chief magistrate then in office; and no such contract shall extend beyond the term of the chief magistrate then in office.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-93 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-93
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-93
Status: in_force

In addition to the oaths prescribed by Chapter 3 of Title 45, relating to official oaths, the prosecuting attorney of a municipal court shall take and subscribe to the following oath: “I swear (or affirm) that I will well, faithfully, and impartially and without fear, favor, or affection discharge my duties as prosecuting attorney of the (City) (Town) of (here state the municipality).”
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-132 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-132
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-132
Status: in_force

(a) The facts supporting the issuance of an order of removal may be relayed orally, including telephonically, to the judge or a designated juvenile court intake officer, and the order directing that a child be taken into custody may be issued orally or electronically.

(a) The facts supporting the issuance of an order of removal may be relayed orally, including telephonically, to the judge or a designated juvenile court intake officer, and the order directing that a child be taken into custody may be issued orally or electronically.

(b) When a child is taken into custody under exceptional circumstances, an affidavit or sworn complaint containing the information previously relayed orally, including telephonically, shall be filed with the clerk of the court the next business day, and a written order shall be issued if not previously issued. Only when a child is taken into custody under exceptional circumstances can an affidavit or sworn complaint be filed. The written order shall include the court's findings of fact supporting the necessity for such child's removal from the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian in order to safeguard such child's welfare and shall designate a child's legal custodian.

(b) When a child is taken into custody under exceptional circumstances, an affidavit or sworn complaint containing the information previously relayed orally, including telephonically, shall be filed with the clerk of the court the next business day, and a written order shall be issued if not previously issued. Only when a child is taken into custody under exceptional circumstances can an affidavit or sworn complaint be filed. The written order shall include the court's findings of fact supporting the necessity for such child's removal from the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian in order to safeguard such child's welfare and shall designate a child's legal custodian.

(c) The affidavit or sworn complaint filed after a child has been placed shall indicate whether the child was released to such child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian or remains removed.

(c) The affidavit or sworn complaint filed after a child has been placed shall indicate whether the child was released to such child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian or remains removed.

(d) DFCS shall promptly notify the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the nature of the allegations forming the basis for taking a child into custody and, if such child is not released, of the time and place of the preliminary protective hearing.

(d) DFCS shall promptly notify the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the nature of the allegations forming the basis for taking a child into custody and, if such child is not released, of the time and place of the preliminary protective hearing.
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-50 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-16-50
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-16-50
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Sheriff Offices' Nomenclature Act of 1997.”
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-125 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-125
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-125
Status: in_force

(a) A proceeding under this article may be commenced: (1) In the county in which a child legally resides; or (2) In the county in which a child is present when the proceeding is commenced if such child is present without his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian or the acts underlying the dependency allegation are alleged to have occurred in that county.

(a) A proceeding under this article may be commenced:

(1) In the county in which a child legally resides; or

(1) In the county in which a child legally resides; or

(2) In the county in which a child is present when the proceeding is commenced if such child is present without his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian or the acts underlying the dependency allegation are alleged to have occurred in that county.

(2) In the county in which a child is present when the proceeding is commenced if such child is present without his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian or the acts underlying the dependency allegation are alleged to have occurred in that county.

(b) For the convenience of the parties, the court may transfer the proceeding to the county in which a child legally resides. If the proceeding is transferred, certified copies of all legal and social documents and records pertaining to the proceeding on file with the clerk of court shall accompany the transfer.

(b) For the convenience of the parties, the court may transfer the proceeding to the county in which a child legally resides. If the proceeding is transferred, certified copies of all legal and social documents and records pertaining to the proceeding on file with the clerk of court shall accompany the transfer.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-66 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-66
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-66
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of superior court shall provide at the expense of each county a suitable duplex index book, or a series of books, or a card index, or a microfilm record, an electronic data base, or an electronic, computer-based document management system, or any combination of one or more of such systems, in which shall be indexed the name of the grantor and grantee of every instrument recorded pursuant to subparagraph (a)(4)(C) of Code Section 15-6-61 . Such index shall include the character of the instrument, the book or location of the record, and the date of filing.

(a) The clerk of superior court shall provide at the expense of each county a suitable duplex index book, or a series of books, or a card index, or a microfilm record, an electronic data base, or an electronic, computer-based document management system, or any combination of one or more of such systems, in which shall be indexed the name of the grantor and grantee of every instrument recorded pursuant to subparagraph (a)(4)(C) of Code Section 15-6-61 . Such index shall include the character of the instrument, the book or location of the record, and the date of filing.

(b) The name of the grantor listed in the index shall be the name of the owner of the title which such instrument purports to convey or affect, whether the instrument was executed by the owner or by some other person, firm, or corporation on behalf of such owner, and whether or not such owner is deceased.

(b) The name of the grantor listed in the index shall be the name of the owner of the title which such instrument purports to convey or affect, whether the instrument was executed by the owner or by some other person, firm, or corporation on behalf of such owner, and whether or not such owner is deceased.

(c) The clerk of the superior court shall employ the methods provided for in paragraph (15) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-61 in the creation, management, transmission, printing, and revision of the indexes provided for in this Code section. Compliance with such methods and with the rules and regulations relating to indexing established by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall not expose the clerk of the superior court to new or additional liability relating to such indexes.

(c) The clerk of the superior court shall employ the methods provided for in paragraph (15) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-61 in the creation, management, transmission, printing, and revision of the indexes provided for in this Code section. Compliance with such methods and with the rules and regulations relating to indexing established by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall not expose the clerk of the superior court to new or additional liability relating to such indexes.

(d) This Code section shall not apply to transactions covered by Article 9 of Title 11.

(d) This Code section shall not apply to transactions covered by Article 9 of Title 11.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-545 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-545
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-545
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in the provisions governing discovery procedure under this part shall prohibit the court from ordering the disclosure of any information that the court deems necessary and appropriate for proper adjudication.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-64 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-64
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-64
Status: in_force

(a) Execution may issue immediately upon any fine imposed by the court and not immediately paid.

(a) Execution may issue immediately upon any fine imposed by the court and not immediately paid.

(b) The sheriff of the county shall receive and house all persons sentenced to confinement for contempt or arrested or sentenced to confinement for violation of ordinances.

(b) The sheriff of the county shall receive and house all persons sentenced to confinement for contempt or arrested or sentenced to confinement for violation of ordinances.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-25 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-25
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-25
Status: in_force

(a) Each superior court judge is authorized to employ a secretary.

(a) Each superior court judge is authorized to employ a secretary.

(b) All personnel actions involving secretaries appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-6-27 .

(b) All personnel actions involving secretaries appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-6-27 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-470 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-470
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-470
Status: in_force

The purpose of this article is:

(1) Consistent with the protection of the public interest, to hold a child committing delinquent acts accountable for his or her actions, taking into account such child's age, education, mental and physical condition, background, and all other relevant factors, but to mitigate the adult consequences of criminal behavior;

(1) Consistent with the protection of the public interest, to hold a child committing delinquent acts accountable for his or her actions, taking into account such child's age, education, mental and physical condition, background, and all other relevant factors, but to mitigate the adult consequences of criminal behavior;

(2) To accord due process of law to each child who is accused of having committed a delinquent act;

(2) To accord due process of law to each child who is accused of having committed a delinquent act;

(3) To provide for a child committing delinquent acts with supervision, care, and rehabilitation which ensure balanced attention to the protection of the community, the imposition of accountability, and the development of competencies to enable such child to become a responsible and productive member of the community;

(3) To provide for a child committing delinquent acts with supervision, care, and rehabilitation which ensure balanced attention to the protection of the community, the imposition of accountability, and the development of competencies to enable such child to become a responsible and productive member of the community;

(4) To promote a continuum of services for a child and his or her family from prevention of delinquent acts to aftercare, considering, whenever possible, prevention, diversion, and early intervention, including an emphasis on community based alternatives;

(4) To promote a continuum of services for a child and his or her family from prevention of delinquent acts to aftercare, considering, whenever possible, prevention, diversion, and early intervention, including an emphasis on community based alternatives;

(5) To provide effective sanctions to acts of juvenile delinquency; and

(5) To provide effective sanctions to acts of juvenile delinquency; and

(6) To strengthen families and to successfully reintegrate delinquent children into homes and communities.

(6) To strengthen families and to successfully reintegrate delinquent children into homes and communities.
O.C.G.A. § 15-2-45 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-2-45
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-2-45
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of the Supreme Court shall receive as salary for services a sum as set by the Justices of the Supreme Court, payable in equal monthly installments from the appropriations for the operation of the Supreme Court.

(a) The clerk of the Supreme Court shall receive as salary for services a sum as set by the Justices of the Supreme Court, payable in equal monthly installments from the appropriations for the operation of the Supreme Court.

(b) All fees coming to the clerk of the Supreme Court shall be the property of the state and the same shall be paid into the state treasury.

(b) All fees coming to the clerk of the Supreme Court shall be the property of the state and the same shall be paid into the state treasury.
O.C.G.A. § 15-15-2 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-15-2
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-15-2
Status: in_force

(a) The governing authority of each county within this state is authorized by appropriate resolution to establish an Office of the Receiver of Child Support and to establish the position of child support receiver in accordance with this chapter.

(a) The governing authority of each county within this state is authorized by appropriate resolution to establish an Office of the Receiver of Child Support and to establish the position of child support receiver in accordance with this chapter.

(b) Upon the establishment of the Office of the Receiver of Child Support, the governing authority of the county shall appoint, for a term of two years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, a child support receiver who shall be the director of the Office of the Receiver of Child Support.

(b) Upon the establishment of the Office of the Receiver of Child Support, the governing authority of the county shall appoint, for a term of two years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, a child support receiver who shall be the director of the Office of the Receiver of Child Support.

(c) Where there is not a sufficient caseload to justify a full-time child support receiver in each county, the governing authorities of the counties comprising the judicial circuit may appoint a single individual to serve as child support receiver for all or part of the judicial circuit.

(c) Where there is not a sufficient caseload to justify a full-time child support receiver in each county, the governing authorities of the counties comprising the judicial circuit may appoint a single individual to serve as child support receiver for all or part of the judicial circuit.

(d) The child support receiver shall be subject to removal by the governing authority of the county for failure to carry out the orders of the court or for neglect of any duty imposed by the court. The child support receiver shall not engage in the private practice of law.

(d) The child support receiver shall be subject to removal by the governing authority of the county for failure to carry out the orders of the court or for neglect of any duty imposed by the court. The child support receiver shall not engage in the private practice of law.

(e) The Office of the Receiver of Child Support shall be a local agency of the judicial branch of government within that circuit and the child support receiver shall be an officer of the superior court.

(e) The Office of the Receiver of Child Support shall be a local agency of the judicial branch of government within that circuit and the child support receiver shall be an officer of the superior court.

(f) The governing authority of the county may appoint such additional employees as it may deem necessary.

(f) The governing authority of the county may appoint such additional employees as it may deem necessary.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-301 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-301
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-301
Status: in_force

(a) If no just cause has been shown for delay, all hearings contemplated by this article shall be conducted within 90 days of the date a petition to terminate parental rights is filed.

(a) If no just cause has been shown for delay, all hearings contemplated by this article shall be conducted within 90 days of the date a petition to terminate parental rights is filed.

(b) If no just cause for delay has been shown by written finding of fact by the court, an order of disposition shall be issued by the juvenile court no later than 30 days after the conclusion of the hearing on the petition to terminate parental rights.

(b) If no just cause for delay has been shown by written finding of fact by the court, an order of disposition shall be issued by the juvenile court no later than 30 days after the conclusion of the hearing on the petition to terminate parental rights.

(c) All hearings contemplated by this article shall be recorded by stenographic notes or by electronic, mechanical, or other appropriate means capable of accurately capturing a full and complete record of all words spoken during the hearings. If no just cause for delay has been shown, the court reporter shall provide a transcript of the hearings no later than 30 days after a notice of appeal is filed.

(c) All hearings contemplated by this article shall be recorded by stenographic notes or by electronic, mechanical, or other appropriate means capable of accurately capturing a full and complete record of all words spoken during the hearings. If no just cause for delay has been shown, the court reporter shall provide a transcript of the hearings no later than 30 days after a notice of appeal is filed.

(d) This Code section shall not affect the right to request a rehearing or the right to appeal the juvenile court's order.

(d) This Code section shall not affect the right to request a rehearing or the right to appeal the juvenile court's order.

(e) Failure to comply with the time requirements of this Code section shall not be grounds to invalidate an otherwise proper order terminating parental rights unless the court determines that such delay resulted in substantial prejudice to a party.

(e) Failure to comply with the time requirements of this Code section shall not be grounds to invalidate an otherwise proper order terminating parental rights unless the court determines that such delay resulted in substantial prejudice to a party.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-214 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-214
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-214
Status: in_force

(a) An order of disposition in a dependency proceeding shall continue in force until the purposes of the order have been accomplished.

(a) An order of disposition in a dependency proceeding shall continue in force until the purposes of the order have been accomplished.

(b) The court may terminate an order of disposition of a child adjudicated as a dependent child on or without an application of a party if it appears to the court that the purposes of the order have been accomplished.

(b) The court may terminate an order of disposition of a child adjudicated as a dependent child on or without an application of a party if it appears to the court that the purposes of the order have been accomplished.

(c) When a child adjudicated as a dependent child reaches 18 years of age, all orders in connection with dependency proceedings affecting him or her then in force terminate and he or she shall be discharged from further obligation or control.

(c) When a child adjudicated as a dependent child reaches 18 years of age, all orders in connection with dependency proceedings affecting him or her then in force terminate and he or she shall be discharged from further obligation or control.
O.C.G.A. § 15-3-9 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-3-9
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-3-9
Status: in_force

(a) The Judges of the Court of Appeals shall be authorized to appoint law assistants for the use of the court and to remove them at pleasure. Each law assistant of the Court of Appeals shall have been admitted to the bar of this state as a practicing attorney; provided, however, that an individual who graduated from law school but who is not a member of the bar of this state may be appointed as a law assistant so long as he or she is admitted to the bar of this state within one year of such appointment.

(a) The Judges of the Court of Appeals shall be authorized to appoint law assistants for the use of the court and to remove them at pleasure. Each law assistant of the Court of Appeals shall have been admitted to the bar of this state as a practicing attorney; provided, however, that an individual who graduated from law school but who is not a member of the bar of this state may be appointed as a law assistant so long as he or she is admitted to the bar of this state within one year of such appointment.

(b) It shall be the duty of a law assistant to attend all sessions of the court, if so ordered, and generally to perform the duties incident to the role of law assistant.

(b) It shall be the duty of a law assistant to attend all sessions of the court, if so ordered, and generally to perform the duties incident to the role of law assistant.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-33 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-33
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-33
Status: in_force

(a) The several judges of the probate courts are authorized to administer oaths in all cases where the authority is not specially delegated to some other officer and to receive the same fees therefor as are allowed magistrates.

(a) The several judges of the probate courts are authorized to administer oaths in all cases where the authority is not specially delegated to some other officer and to receive the same fees therefor as are allowed magistrates.

(b) The judge of the probate court in any county of this state having a population of 550,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census shall have the power and authority to administer the oath of office to any officer or official of such county or any municipality located within such county and to each judicial officer of the state whose jurisdiction extends to such county.

(b) The judge of the probate court in any county of this state having a population of 550,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census shall have the power and authority to administer the oath of office to any officer or official of such county or any municipality located within such county and to each judicial officer of the state whose jurisdiction extends to such county.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-540 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-540
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-540
Status: in_force

A delinquency petition shall be dismissed by the court upon the motion of the prosecuting attorney setting forth that there is not sufficient evidence to warrant further proceedings.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-261 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-261
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-261
Status: in_force

There shall be no jury trials in the magistrate court. A magistrate court shall not have the power to dispose of the misdemeanor offenses enumerated in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-10-260 unless the defendant shall first waive in writing a trial by jury. If the defendant does not waive a trial by jury, the defendant shall notify the court and, if probable cause exists, the defendant shall be immediately bound over to a court in the county having jurisdiction to try the offense wherein a jury may be impaneled.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21a-6-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21A / Section 15-21a-6-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21A-6.1
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to all other legal costs, there shall be charged to the filing party and collected by the clerk an additional filing fee of $125.00, to be known as a judicial operations fund fee, in each civil action or case filed in a superior court except that the state, including, but not limited to, its departments, agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, public corporations, and authorities, municipalities, counties, and political subdivisions shall be exempt from such fee. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such fee shall apply to all adoptions, petitions for review, trade name registrations, applications for change of name, and all other proceedings of a civil nature. Any matter which is docketed upon the official dockets of the superior court and to which a number is assigned shall be subject to such fee, whether such matter is contested or not; provided, however, that the judicial operations fund fee shall not apply to the issuance of certificates of appointment and reappointment of notaries public.

(a) In addition to all other legal costs, there shall be charged to the filing party and collected by the clerk an additional filing fee of $125.00, to be known as a judicial operations fund fee, in each civil action or case filed in a superior court except that the state, including, but not limited to, its departments, agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, public corporations, and authorities, municipalities, counties, and political subdivisions shall be exempt from such fee. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such fee shall apply to all adoptions, petitions for review, trade name registrations, applications for change of name, and all other proceedings of a civil nature. Any matter which is docketed upon the official dockets of the superior court and to which a number is assigned shall be subject to such fee, whether such matter is contested or not; provided, however, that the judicial operations fund fee shall not apply to the issuance of certificates of appointment and reappointment of notaries public.

(b) Each superior court clerk shall collect the fees provided in this Code section and the moneys shall be paid over to the authority by the last day of the month after the month of collection, to be deposited by the authority into the general fund of the state treasury.

(b) Each superior court clerk shall collect the fees provided in this Code section and the moneys shall be paid over to the authority by the last day of the month after the month of collection, to be deposited by the authority into the general fund of the state treasury.

(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter.

(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-99 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-99
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-99
Status: in_force

Any assistant prosecuting attorney or other attorney at law employed by the municipality for the purposes of prosecuting in the municipal court shall be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia or satisfy the provisions of Code Section 15-18-22 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-8 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-8
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-8
Status: in_force

A retired magistrate of a magistrate court of any county of this state shall be vested with the same authority as an active judge of this state for the purpose of performing marriage ceremonies. For purposes of this Code section, a retired magistrate of a magistrate court shall be one who has served not less than eight years.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-50 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-50
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-50
Status: in_force

(a) In aid of any judgment or execution issued by any court in this state upon which the unpaid balance does not exceed the jurisdictional amount for civil claims in magistrate court as provided in paragraph (5) of Code Section 15-10-2 , the judgment creditor or his successor in interest when that interest appears of record, may, in addition to any other process or remedy provided by law, examine the judgment debtor by propounding the interrogatories specified in this Code section in the manner provided in this Code section.

(a) In aid of any judgment or execution issued by any court in this state upon which the unpaid balance does not exceed the jurisdictional amount for civil claims in magistrate court as provided in paragraph (5) of Code Section 15-10-2 , the judgment creditor or his successor in interest when that interest appears of record, may, in addition to any other process or remedy provided by law, examine the judgment debtor by propounding the interrogatories specified in this Code section in the manner provided in this Code section.

(b) If the judgment or execution concerning which interrogatories are being propounded was issued by the magistrate court, the judgment creditor may, after the entry of judgment, file the form interrogatories specified in this Code section with the clerk of the same magistrate court, along with costs of $10.00. Interrogatories filed under this subsection shall be served upon the judgment debtor by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery.

(b) If the judgment or execution concerning which interrogatories are being propounded was issued by the magistrate court, the judgment creditor may, after the entry of judgment, file the form interrogatories specified in this Code section with the clerk of the same magistrate court, along with costs of $10.00. Interrogatories filed under this subsection shall be served upon the judgment debtor by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery.

(c) Interrogatories propounded pursuant to a judgment entered in any other court shall be filed as a new civil action and shall be accompanied by the filing and service fees required for civil actions in that magistrate court. Interrogatories propounded under this subsection shall be served upon the judgment debtor in the manner provided for service of process in civil actions in magistrate court.

(c) Interrogatories propounded pursuant to a judgment entered in any other court shall be filed as a new civil action and shall be accompanied by the filing and service fees required for civil actions in that magistrate court. Interrogatories propounded under this subsection shall be served upon the judgment debtor in the manner provided for service of process in civil actions in magistrate court.

(d) The interrogatories, verification, and notice shall be in substantially the following form: Magistrate Court of __________ County State of Georgia ____________________ Plaintiff Current Civil Action ____________________ File No. _______________ Address ____________________ v. Original Civil Action File No. _______________ ____________________ Defendant Court where original judgment entered: ____________________ ____________________ Address ____________________ INTERROGATORIES TO: _____, Defendant in the above-styled action: The Plaintiff in the above-styled action requests that you answer the following interrogatories separately, fully, and under oath and serve such answers on said plaintiff at plaintiff's address shown above by mail or hand delivery within 30 days after the service of these interrogatories. 1. List your full name, home phone number, and address, including apartment number and ZIP Code. 2. List the name, address, and phone number of your employer(s). 3. Describe and state the location of each piece of real estate in which you own any interest. 4. Give the name, address, phone number, and a description of the nature of any business venture in which you own any interest. 5. List the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all persons who owe money to you and specify the amounts owed. 6. List the names and addresses of all banks or savings institutions where you have any sums of money deposited and identify the accounts by number. 7. List and give the present location of all items of personal property owned by you that have a value of more than $100.00. VERIFICATION STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF _____ _____, being first duly sworn on oath, says the foregoing are true and complete answers to the interrogatories propounded by plaintiff to defendant. Sworn and subscribed before me, this __________ day of _______________, _____. ____________________ _________________________ Notary public Defendant or attesting official NOTICE YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE-STATED QUESTIONS TO THE PLAINTIFF WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF THESE INTERROGATORIES UPON YOU. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER, OR DO NOT ANSWER COMPLETELY, YOU MAY BECOME SUBJECT TO THE SANCTIONS PROVIDED BY LAW FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT. IF YOU NEED FURTHER INSTRUCTION OR IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE IN ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS CONTACT THE COURT AT ONCE.

(d) The interrogatories, verification, and notice shall be in substantially the following form:

Magistrate Court of __________ County

State of Georgia

____________________

Plaintiff

Current Civil Action

____________________

File No. _______________

Address

____________________

v.

Original Civil Action

File No. _______________

____________________

Defendant

Court where original

judgment entered:

____________________

____________________

Address

____________________

INTERROGATORIES

TO: _____, Defendant in the above-styled action:

The Plaintiff in the above-styled action requests that you answer the following interrogatories separately, fully, and under oath and serve such answers on said plaintiff at plaintiff's address shown above by mail or hand delivery within 30 days after the service of these interrogatories.

1. List your full name, home phone number, and address, including apartment number and ZIP Code.

2. List the name, address, and phone number of your employer(s).

3. Describe and state the location of each piece of real estate in which you own any interest.

4. Give the name, address, phone number, and a description of the nature of any business venture in which you own any interest.

5. List the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all persons who owe money to you and specify the amounts owed.

6. List the names and addresses of all banks or savings institutions where you have any sums of money deposited and identify the accounts by number.

7. List and give the present location of all items of personal property owned by you that have a value of more than $100.00.

VERIFICATION

STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF _____

_____, being first duly sworn on oath, says the foregoing are true and complete answers to the interrogatories propounded by plaintiff to defendant.

Sworn and subscribed

before me, this __________

day of _______________, _____.

____________________

_________________________

Notary public

Defendant

or attesting

official

NOTICE

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE-STATED QUESTIONS TO THE PLAINTIFF WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF THESE INTERROGATORIES UPON YOU. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER, OR DO NOT ANSWER COMPLETELY, YOU MAY BECOME SUBJECT TO THE SANCTIONS PROVIDED BY LAW FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT. IF YOU NEED FURTHER INSTRUCTION OR IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE IN ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS CONTACT THE COURT AT ONCE.

(e) The court in its discretion may limit the number of times interrogatories may be propounded upon a judgment debtor, may relieve a judgment debtor of the obligation to answer one or more propounded interrogatories, and may for good cause shown enlarge the time for answering any interrogatory. The court may if necessary compel the answering of interrogatories, but the sanction of contempt shall be applied only after notice and an opportunity for hearing and a showing of willful failure to answer or willful failure to answer fully and truthfully.

(e) The court in its discretion may limit the number of times interrogatories may be propounded upon a judgment debtor, may relieve a judgment debtor of the obligation to answer one or more propounded interrogatories, and may for good cause shown enlarge the time for answering any interrogatory. The court may if necessary compel the answering of interrogatories, but the sanction of contempt shall be applied only after notice and an opportunity for hearing and a showing of willful failure to answer or willful failure to answer fully and truthfully.

(f) An evasive or incomplete answer to an interrogatory shall be treated as a failure to answer.

(f) An evasive or incomplete answer to an interrogatory shall be treated as a failure to answer.

(g) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 15-10-42 , the judgment creditor or a successor in interest when that interest appears of record may, in addition to any other process or remedy provided by law, utilize the discovery provisions set forth in Code Section 9-11-69 .

(g) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 15-10-42 , the judgment creditor or a successor in interest when that interest appears of record may, in addition to any other process or remedy provided by law, utilize the discovery provisions set forth in Code Section 9-11-69 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-20-9 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 20 / Section 15-20-9
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-20-9
Status: in_force

As to each third-year law student or staff instructor authorized to practice legal aid, there shall be kept on file in the office of the clerk of the superior court in the county where such authority is to be exercised the dean's certificate, the student's and instructor's oaths, and the judge's order as contemplated under Code Section 15-20-8 . The authority to practice legal aid, as allowed under this chapter, shall extend for no longer than one year. If during this period any change occurs in the status of the student or instructor at the law school in which he was enrolled at the time of his original certification, that is, if the student or instructor ceases his enrollment at the law school, ceases his enrollment in that law school's legal aid agency, or otherwise is expelled or suspended from the law school, then any authority to practice legal aid shall terminate and be revoked.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-81 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-81
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-81
Status: in_force

Any clerk of the superior court who fails to perform any duty or to exercise any authority set forth in this article is subject to be fined for each offense by the presiding judge as for a contempt of court, on information of any party aggrieved, of which the clerk shall have notice in writing.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-84 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-84
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-84
Status: in_force

The clerks of the superior courts are subject to the rule and order of their respective courts after their retirement from office, as sheriffs are.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-60-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-60-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-60.1
Status: in_force

In addition to any fees required in Code Section 15-9-60 for receiving marriage applications, issuing marriage licenses, and recording relative thereto, the judge of the probate court shall charge an additional fee of $15.00 for issuing a marriage license. No amount of this additional fee shall be paid into the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia provided for in Chapter 11 of Title 47 or be used for the purpose of calculating retirement benefits for judges of the probate courts. Each judge of the probate court shall collect the additional fees for issuing marriage licenses as provided in this Code section and shall pay such moneys over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter.
O.C.G.A. § 15-13-36 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-13-36
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-13-36
Status: in_force

No clerk of any superior court or state court shall charge any fee for providing any certified copy of any record or portion thereof requested by a prosecuting attorney in this state for use in any criminal case.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-172 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-172
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-172
Status: in_force

There is established the Georgia Driver's Education Commission, which is assigned to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-90 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-90
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-90
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall apply to a municipality authorized by the provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 to establish and maintain a municipal court, including a municipality for which a county is furnishing municipal court services pursuant to a contract authorized by Article 9 of Chapter 10 of this title.
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-59 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-59
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-59
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the terms “ associate broker ,” “ broker ,” and “ salesperson ” shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code Section 43-40-1 .

(a) As used in this Code section, the terms “ associate broker ,” “ broker ,” and “ salesperson ” shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code Section 43-40-1 .

(b) A broker, associate broker, or salesperson licensed pursuant to Chapter 40 of Title 43, a seller of real property or the employee of a seller of real property, or an employee of a property management company engaged in the leasing or management of commercial or multifamily properties may: (1) Provide information and advice to their principals, clients, and customers in matters involving the listing, management, sale, purchase, exchange, renting, lease, option, or other conveyance of any real estate or the improvements thereon; (2) Prepare special stipulations to forms that were prepared by an attorney in connection with the listing, sale, purchase, exchange, renting, lease, or option for any real estate or the improvements thereon; (3) Provide legal forms prepared by an attorney to their principals, clients, and customers; and (4) Complete legal instruments prepared by an attorney for their principals, clients, and customers.

(b) A broker, associate broker, or salesperson licensed pursuant to Chapter 40 of Title 43, a seller of real property or the employee of a seller of real property, or an employee of a property management company engaged in the leasing or management of commercial or multifamily properties may:

(1) Provide information and advice to their principals, clients, and customers in matters involving the listing, management, sale, purchase, exchange, renting, lease, option, or other conveyance of any real estate or the improvements thereon;

(1) Provide information and advice to their principals, clients, and customers in matters involving the listing, management, sale, purchase, exchange, renting, lease, option, or other conveyance of any real estate or the improvements thereon;

(2) Prepare special stipulations to forms that were prepared by an attorney in connection with the listing, sale, purchase, exchange, renting, lease, or option for any real estate or the improvements thereon;

(2) Prepare special stipulations to forms that were prepared by an attorney in connection with the listing, sale, purchase, exchange, renting, lease, or option for any real estate or the improvements thereon;

(3) Provide legal forms prepared by an attorney to their principals, clients, and customers; and

(3) Provide legal forms prepared by an attorney to their principals, clients, and customers; and

(4) Complete legal instruments prepared by an attorney for their principals, clients, and customers.

(4) Complete legal instruments prepared by an attorney for their principals, clients, and customers.

(c) This Code section shall not authorize a broker, associate broker, or salesperson to close a real estate transaction or to express, render, or issue a legal opinion as to the status of the title to real or personal property. No person or voluntary association, other than an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, shall close a real estate transaction or express, render, or issue a legal opinion as to the status of the title to real or personal property.

(c) This Code section shall not authorize a broker, associate broker, or salesperson to close a real estate transaction or to express, render, or issue a legal opinion as to the status of the title to real or personal property. No person or voluntary association, other than an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, shall close a real estate transaction or express, render, or issue a legal opinion as to the status of the title to real or personal property.

(d) This Code section shall not prevent the activities authorized by Code Section 15-19-52 , 15-19-53 , 15-19-54 , or 43-40-25.1 .

(d) This Code section shall not prevent the activities authorized by Code Section 15-19-52 , 15-19-53 , 15-19-54 , or 43-40-25.1 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-4-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-4-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-4.1
Status: in_force

(a) Any district attorney who is performing ordered military duty, as defined in Code Section 38-2-279 , shall be eligible for reelection in any election, primary or general, which may be held to elect a successor for the next term of office, and may qualify in absentia as a candidate for reelection to such office.

(a) Any district attorney who is performing ordered military duty, as defined in Code Section 38-2-279 , shall be eligible for reelection in any election, primary or general, which may be held to elect a successor for the next term of office, and may qualify in absentia as a candidate for reelection to such office.

(b) Where the giving of written notice of candidacy is required, any district attorney who is performing ordered military duty may deliver such notice by mail or messenger to the proper elections official. Any other act required by law of a candidate for public office may, during the time such official is on ordered military duty, be performed by an agent designated in writing by the absent public official.

(b) Where the giving of written notice of candidacy is required, any district attorney who is performing ordered military duty may deliver such notice by mail or messenger to the proper elections official. Any other act required by law of a candidate for public office may, during the time such official is on ordered military duty, be performed by an agent designated in writing by the absent public official.
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-5 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-5
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-5
Status: in_force

Attorneys have authority to bind their clients in any action or proceeding by any agreement in relation to the cause, made in writing, and by signing judgments, entering appeals, and entering such matters, when permissible, on the dockets of the court. Attorneys who are otherwise authorized by law to take affidavits and administer oaths shall not be disqualified to take affidavits required of their clients in any matter or proceeding of any nature whatsoever.
O.C.G.A. § 15-3-6 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-3-6
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-3-6
Status: in_force

The Judges of the Court of Appeals are authorized to fix the annual compensation of the officers and employees of their court, provided that the total salaries and expenses of the court shall be within the amount of money available for such purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-14 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-16-14
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-16-14
Status: in_force

Sheriffs and their legal deputies may administer oaths in all cases where, in discharge of the duties of the office of sheriff, it is legal for them to take bond and security or any affidavit which by law suspends the further execution of process in their hands. Such oaths, when so taken, shall be as legal and binding and subject to the same penalty as to perjury as are oaths when administered by any other officer.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-14-2 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-14-2
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-14.2
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to such funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly or which are otherwise available to the State of Georgia for such purpose, the district attorney is authorized to employ a victim assistance coordinator and such other victim assistance personnel as may be necessary to assist the district attorney in carrying out the duties imposed by Chapters 15, 17, and 18 of Title 17 relating to the rights of victims of crime or other laws of this state relating to the rights of victims of crimes. Any such personnel shall be compensated by the state in the same manner as other state paid personnel appointed pursuant to this article from such funds as may be appropriated for such purpose or as are otherwise available for such purpose. Such personnel shall also be authorized to receive the same fringe benefits as other state paid personnel.

(a) Subject to such funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly or which are otherwise available to the State of Georgia for such purpose, the district attorney is authorized to employ a victim assistance coordinator and such other victim assistance personnel as may be necessary to assist the district attorney in carrying out the duties imposed by Chapters 15, 17, and 18 of Title 17 relating to the rights of victims of crime or other laws of this state relating to the rights of victims of crimes. Any such personnel shall be compensated by the state in the same manner as other state paid personnel appointed pursuant to this article from such funds as may be appropriated for such purpose or as are otherwise available for such purpose. Such personnel shall also be authorized to receive the same fringe benefits as other state paid personnel.

(b) Subject to the provisions of Code Section 15-18-19 , the district attorney shall fix the compensation of each person appointed pursuant to this Code section; provided, however, that the maximum salary for any such position shall not exceed 70 percent of the annual salary of the district attorney from state funds.

(b) Subject to the provisions of Code Section 15-18-19 , the district attorney shall fix the compensation of each person appointed pursuant to this Code section; provided, however, that the maximum salary for any such position shall not exceed 70 percent of the annual salary of the district attorney from state funds.

(c) Each person employed as a victim assistance coordinator or victims' advocate shall complete an initial training program prescribed by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia within 12 months of such employment and such in-service training as the council shall by rule prescribe.

(c) Each person employed as a victim assistance coordinator or victims' advocate shall complete an initial training program prescribed by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia within 12 months of such employment and such in-service training as the council shall by rule prescribe.

(d) Not later than June 1 of each year, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall furnish to each district attorney a budget for the judicial circuit based on the amount appropriated by the General Assembly or otherwise available for personnel and operations of victim assistance programs authorized by this Code section.

(d) Not later than June 1 of each year, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall furnish to each district attorney a budget for the judicial circuit based on the amount appropriated by the General Assembly or otherwise available for personnel and operations of victim assistance programs authorized by this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 15-5a-8 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5A / Section 15-5a-8
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5A-8
Status: in_force

Before entering on the duties of his or her office, the judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court shall take the oath required of all civil officers in addition to the following oath:

“I swear that I will administer justice without respect to person and do equal rights to the poor and the rich and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court, according to the best of my ability and understanding, and agreeably to the laws and Constitution of this state and the Constitution of the United States. So help me God.”
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-111 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-111
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-111
Status: in_force

(a) At any hearing held with respect to a child, the court in its discretion, and based upon the evidence, may enter an order: (1) Accepting or rejecting any DFCS report; (2) Ordering an additional evaluation; or (3) Undertaking such other review as it deems necessary and appropriate to determine the disposition that is in the child's best interests.

(a) At any hearing held with respect to a child, the court in its discretion, and based upon the evidence, may enter an order:

(1) Accepting or rejecting any DFCS report;

(1) Accepting or rejecting any DFCS report;

(2) Ordering an additional evaluation; or

(2) Ordering an additional evaluation; or

(3) Undertaking such other review as it deems necessary and appropriate to determine the disposition that is in the child's best interests.

(3) Undertaking such other review as it deems necessary and appropriate to determine the disposition that is in the child's best interests.

(b) The court's order: (1) May incorporate all or part of the DFCS report; and (2) Shall include findings of fact which reflect the court's consideration of the oral and written testimony offered by all parties, as well as nonparties, who are required to be provided with notice and a right to be heard in any hearing to be held with respect to a child, and DFCS.

(b) The court's order:

(1) May incorporate all or part of the DFCS report; and

(1) May incorporate all or part of the DFCS report; and

(2) Shall include findings of fact which reflect the court's consideration of the oral and written testimony offered by all parties, as well as nonparties, who are required to be provided with notice and a right to be heard in any hearing to be held with respect to a child, and DFCS.

(2) Shall include findings of fact which reflect the court's consideration of the oral and written testimony offered by all parties, as well as nonparties, who are required to be provided with notice and a right to be heard in any hearing to be held with respect to a child, and DFCS.
O.C.G.A. § 15-3-3 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-3-3
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-3-3
Status: in_force

Pursuant to Article VI, Section V, Paragraph III of the Constitution of this state , the Court of Appeals shall have jurisdiction of the trial and correction of errors of law in cases involving the crimes of armed robbery, rape, and kidnapping wherein the death penalty has not been imposed.
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-9 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-16-9
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-16-9
Status: in_force

Sheriffs must keep their offices at the same places and on the same terms as clerks of the superior court are required to do.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-53 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-53
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-53
Status: in_force

For purposes of this article, the person, firm, or corporation discharging the duties of county treasurer shall be deemed to be the county treasurer. All rights, powers, duties, responsibilities, and legal and equitable obligations and liabilities placed on county treasurers by this article shall apply with equal force and effect to those persons, firms, or corporations which perform or discharge the duties of county treasurers under the law in the several counties of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-91 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-91
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-91
Status: in_force

This article is enacted pursuant to Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of Georgia , which provision authorizes additional penalty assessments in criminal and traffic cases and cases involving violations of ordinances of political subdivisions and provides that the proceeds derived therefrom may be used for constructing, operating, and staffing of jails, correctional institutions, and detention facilities by counties.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-134 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-134
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-134
Status: in_force

(a) A chairman and vice chairman shall be elected at the first meeting of each calendar year.

(a) A chairman and vice chairman shall be elected at the first meeting of each calendar year.

(b) The director of the Administrative Office of the Courts or his designee shall serve as secretary to the council.

(b) The director of the Administrative Office of the Courts or his designee shall serve as secretary to the council.

(c) A simple majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(c) A simple majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(d) The council shall maintain minutes of its meetings and such other records as it deems necessary.

(d) The council shall maintain minutes of its meetings and such other records as it deems necessary.

(e) The council shall report at least annually to the Governor and to the General Assembly as to its activities.

(e) The council shall report at least annually to the Governor and to the General Assembly as to its activities.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-84 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-84
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-84
Status: in_force

If, for any reason, the judge of the probate court fails to hold court at the regular term or at any special term or if the business of the court requires it, the judge or his clerk may adjourn the court to such time as he may think proper. The adjournment shall be entered on the minutes of the court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-21 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-21
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-21
Status: in_force

The chief magistrate shall assign cases among the several magistrates of the county and shall decide any disputes between the magistrates of the county.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-207 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-207
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-207
Status: in_force

The commission may accept and solicit federal funds granted by Congress or executive order for the purposes of this article as well as gifts and donations from individuals, private organizations, or foundations. The acceptance and use of federal funds shall not commit state funds and shall not place an obligation upon the General Assembly to continue the purposes for which the federal funds are made available. All such funds received in the manner described in this Code section shall be transmitted to the state treasurer for deposit into the fund to be disbursed as other moneys in the fund.
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-48 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-7-48
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-7-48
Status: in_force

Any person who serves as a clerk of any state court, as a qualification of holding his office, shall execute bond in the sum of $25,000.00 for the faithful performance of his duties as clerk, which amount may be increased by local Act. However, any clerk of a superior court who is also serving as clerk of a state court shall not be required to post a bond under this Code section; the bond given by the clerk of the superior court for the faithful performance of his duties shall also be conditioned on his faithful performance of his duties as clerk of the state court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-15-6 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-15-6
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-15-6
Status: in_force

The chief judge, with the approval of the governing authority of the county or counties affected, shall fix the salary of the child support receiver and any other employees of such office, to be paid from the treasury of the county or counties.
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-42 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-7-42
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-7-42
Status: in_force

(a) The prosecution of misdemeanors may proceed by accusation as provided in Code Section 17-7-71 , citation or citation and arrest as provided for by law, or summons.

(a) The prosecution of misdemeanors may proceed by accusation as provided in Code Section 17-7-71 , citation or citation and arrest as provided for by law, or summons.

(b) All trials on the merits shall be conducted in open court and, so far as convenient, in a regular courtroom.

(b) All trials on the merits shall be conducted in open court and, so far as convenient, in a regular courtroom.

(c) All other proceedings, hearings, and acts not included in subsection (b) of this Code section may be done or conducted by a judge in chambers and in the absence of the clerk or other court officials. The judge of the court may hear motions and enter interlocutory orders, in all cases pending in the court over which he or she presides, in open court or in chambers.

(c) All other proceedings, hearings, and acts not included in subsection (b) of this Code section may be done or conducted by a judge in chambers and in the absence of the clerk or other court officials. The judge of the court may hear motions and enter interlocutory orders, in all cases pending in the court over which he or she presides, in open court or in chambers.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-72 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-72
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-72
Status: in_force

It is the intent of this article to provide funding for the training of law enforcement and prosecutorial officers and to make funds available for funding state indigent defense programs.
O.C.G.A. § 15-23-9 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 23 / Section 15-23-9
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-23-9
Status: in_force

The board may take, by gift, grant, devise, or bequest, any money, real or personal property, or other thing of value and may hold or invest the same for the uses and purposes of the provision and operation of alternative dispute resolution programs.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-10 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-10
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-10
Status: in_force

Each of the judges of the superior courts shall discharge all the duties required of him by the Constitution and laws for the circuit for which he was elected or appointed and may also hold court and exercise other judicial functions for other circuits when permitted by law.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-685 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-685
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-685
Status: in_force

The requirements and procedures of this article shall apply to all unemancipated minors within this state whether or not such persons are residents of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-47 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-47
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-47
Status: in_force

(a) Except where otherwise provided by law, the general laws and rules applicable to the effect, recordation, execution, and enforcement of money judgments in civil cases in the superior courts of this state shall be applicable to and govern the magistrate courts.

(a) Except where otherwise provided by law, the general laws and rules applicable to the effect, recordation, execution, and enforcement of money judgments in civil cases in the superior courts of this state shall be applicable to and govern the magistrate courts.

(b) Upon the issuance of any execution by the magistrate court, the clerk of the magistrate court shall immediately transmit a copy of the execution to the clerk of superior court of the county. The fee of the clerk of superior court for recording the execution on the general execution docket shall be charged and collected by the magistrate court contemporaneously with or prior to the issuance of the execution but not before the entry of judgment in the action; and such fee shall be transmitted by the clerk of magistrate court to the clerk of superior court together with the copy of the execution. The clerk of the superior court shall immediately enter the execution upon the general execution docket in the same manner as executions issued by the superior court, without the necessity of any action by the plaintiff in fi. fa.

(b) Upon the issuance of any execution by the magistrate court, the clerk of the magistrate court shall immediately transmit a copy of the execution to the clerk of superior court of the county. The fee of the clerk of superior court for recording the execution on the general execution docket shall be charged and collected by the magistrate court contemporaneously with or prior to the issuance of the execution but not before the entry of judgment in the action; and such fee shall be transmitted by the clerk of magistrate court to the clerk of superior court together with the copy of the execution. The clerk of the superior court shall immediately enter the execution upon the general execution docket in the same manner as executions issued by the superior court, without the necessity of any action by the plaintiff in fi. fa.
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-2 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-16-2
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-16-2
Status: in_force

A surety for any tax collector or other holder of public money is ineligible for the office of sheriff until all moneys for which he is bound have been paid to the proper authority.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-122 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-122
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-122
Status: in_force

Unless provided to the contrary by Code Section 9-11-81 or by Titles 29 and 53, the general laws and rules of practice, pleading, procedure, and evidence that are applicable to the superior courts of this state shall be applicable to and govern in civil cases in the probate courts.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-263 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-263
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-263
Status: in_force

(a) Upon motion of any party or the court, the court may require a physical or mental evaluation of a child adjudicated as a dependent child or his or her parent, stepparent, guardian, or legal custodian.

(a) Upon motion of any party or the court, the court may require a physical or mental evaluation of a child adjudicated as a dependent child or his or her parent, stepparent, guardian, or legal custodian.

(b) The cost of any ordered evaluation shall be paid by the moving party unless apportioned by the court, in its discretion, to any other party or parties.

(b) The cost of any ordered evaluation shall be paid by the moving party unless apportioned by the court, in its discretion, to any other party or parties.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-4 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-4
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-4
Status: in_force

The magistrate court shall not have fixed terms. The chief magistrate shall provide for sessions of court to be held at such times and in such places, within or without the county seat, as are necessary or convenient.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-4 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-4
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-4
Status: in_force

All moneys arising from fines and bond forfeitures shall, at each term of the court, be distributed by the clerk of the court under order of the court to such persons and according to the priorities prescribed by law; and, upon failure to do so, the clerk shall be subject to a rule at the instance of any party aggrieved.
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-40 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-7-40
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-7-40
Status: in_force

The courts governed by this chapter shall be deemed always open for the disposition of matters properly cognizable by them; however, all trials on the merits shall be conducted at trial terms regularly prescribed by local laws, as now or hereafter amended, creating the individual courts.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-30-7 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-30-7
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-30.7
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, in addition to any other jurisdiction vested in the probate courts, such courts shall have the right and power to conduct trials, receive pleas of guilty, and impose sentence upon defendants for violating any provision of Part 2, Part 3, or Part 3A of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 or Code Section 32-6-51 or 40-6-248.1 that is punishable for its violation as a misdemeanor. Such jurisdiction shall be concurrent with other courts having jurisdiction over such violations.

(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, in addition to any other jurisdiction vested in the probate courts, such courts shall have the right and power to conduct trials, receive pleas of guilty, and impose sentence upon defendants for violating any provision of Part 2, Part 3, or Part 3A of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 or Code Section 32-6-51 or 40-6-248.1 that is punishable for its violation as a misdemeanor. Such jurisdiction shall be concurrent with other courts having jurisdiction over such violations.

(b) A probate court shall not have the power to dispose of misdemeanor cases as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section unless the defendant shall first waive in writing a trial by jury. If the defendant does not waive a trial by jury, the defendant shall notify the court and, if reasonable cause exists, the defendant shall be immediately bound over to a court in the county having jurisdiction to try the offense wherein a jury may be impaneled.

(b) A probate court shall not have the power to dispose of misdemeanor cases as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section unless the defendant shall first waive in writing a trial by jury. If the defendant does not waive a trial by jury, the defendant shall notify the court and, if reasonable cause exists, the defendant shall be immediately bound over to a court in the county having jurisdiction to try the offense wherein a jury may be impaneled.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-402 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-402
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-402
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall appoint an attorney for a child alleged to be a child in need of services.

(a) The court shall appoint an attorney for a child alleged to be a child in need of services.

(b) The court may appoint a guardian ad litem for a child alleged to be a child in need of services at the request of such child's attorney or upon the court's own motion if it determines that a guardian ad litem is necessary to assist the court in determining the best interests of such child; provided, however, that such guardian ad litem may be the same person as the child's attorney unless or until there is a conflict of interest between the attorney's duty to such child as such child's attorney and the attorney's considered opinion of such child's best interests as guardian ad litem.

(b) The court may appoint a guardian ad litem for a child alleged to be a child in need of services at the request of such child's attorney or upon the court's own motion if it determines that a guardian ad litem is necessary to assist the court in determining the best interests of such child; provided, however, that such guardian ad litem may be the same person as the child's attorney unless or until there is a conflict of interest between the attorney's duty to such child as such child's attorney and the attorney's considered opinion of such child's best interests as guardian ad litem.

(c) The role of a guardian ad litem in a proceeding for a child in need of services shall be the same role as provided for in all dependency proceedings under Article 3 of this chapter.

(c) The role of a guardian ad litem in a proceeding for a child in need of services shall be the same role as provided for in all dependency proceedings under Article 3 of this chapter.

(d) If an attorney or a guardian ad litem has previously been appointed for a child in a dependency or delinquency proceeding, the court, when possible, shall appoint the same attorney or guardian ad litem for a child alleged to be a child in need of services.

(d) If an attorney or a guardian ad litem has previously been appointed for a child in a dependency or delinquency proceeding, the court, when possible, shall appoint the same attorney or guardian ad litem for a child alleged to be a child in need of services.

(e) An attorney appointed to represent a child in a proceeding for a child in need of services shall continue representation in any subsequent appeals unless excused by the court.

(e) An attorney appointed to represent a child in a proceeding for a child in need of services shall continue representation in any subsequent appeals unless excused by the court.

(f) A child alleged to be a child in need of services shall be informed of his or her right to an attorney at or prior to the first court proceeding for a child in need of services. A child alleged to be a child in need of services shall be given an opportunity to: (1) Obtain and employ an attorney of his or her own choice; or (2) To obtain a court appointed attorney if the court determines that such child is an indigent person.

(f) A child alleged to be a child in need of services shall be informed of his or her right to an attorney at or prior to the first court proceeding for a child in need of services. A child alleged to be a child in need of services shall be given an opportunity to:

(1) Obtain and employ an attorney of his or her own choice; or

(1) Obtain and employ an attorney of his or her own choice; or

(2) To obtain a court appointed attorney if the court determines that such child is an indigent person.

(2) To obtain a court appointed attorney if the court determines that such child is an indigent person.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-132 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-132
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-132
Status: in_force

Each panel, prior to commencing voir dire, shall take the following oath:

“You shall give true answers to all questions as may be asked by the court or its authority, including all questions asked by the parties or their attorneys, concerning your qualifications as jurors in the case of __________ (herein state the case). So help you God.”

This oath shall be administered by the trial judge or the clerk.
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-58 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-16-58
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-16-58
Status: in_force

Any person who has given money or any other item of value to another person due in part to such person's use of a sheriff's office nomenclature or symbols in violation of this article may maintain a suit for damages against the violator. Where it is proven that the violation was willful, the victim shall be entitled to recover treble damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney's fees.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-38 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-38
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-38
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who has made a will may file it in the office of the judge of the probate court of the county of his residence. The judge shall maintain a docket in which he shall register the will, the date on which it was deposited in his office, and the date of withdrawal of the will by the person making the same or some other person, as the case may be, if the same is withdrawn. The files shall be confidential, and no person other than the person depositing the same, his legal representative, or his attorney in fact shall have access to the file prior to the death of the person making and depositing the will. The docket maintained by the judge shall be public as are other dockets in his office.

(a) Any person who has made a will may file it in the office of the judge of the probate court of the county of his residence. The judge shall maintain a docket in which he shall register the will, the date on which it was deposited in his office, and the date of withdrawal of the will by the person making the same or some other person, as the case may be, if the same is withdrawn. The files shall be confidential, and no person other than the person depositing the same, his legal representative, or his attorney in fact shall have access to the file prior to the death of the person making and depositing the will. The docket maintained by the judge shall be public as are other dockets in his office.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to prohibit any person from revoking such will by the execution of a subsequent will or so as to change the ambulatory nature of the will of any person.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to prohibit any person from revoking such will by the execution of a subsequent will or so as to change the ambulatory nature of the will of any person.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-42 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-42
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-42
Status: in_force

Except as provided in subsection (g) of Code Sections 15-10-43 and 15-10-50 , proceedings in the magistrate court shall not be subject to Chapter 11 of Title 9, the “Georgia Civil Practice Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 15-3a-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3A / Section 15-3a-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-3A-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Senior Appellate Court Judge” means a Judge, Presiding Judge, or Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals appointed to the office created by this chapter.

(1) “Senior Appellate Court Judge” means a Judge, Presiding Judge, or Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals appointed to the office created by this chapter.

(2) “Senior Appellate Court Justice” means an Associate Justice, Presiding Justice, or Chief Justice of the Supreme Court appointed to the office created by this chapter.

(2) “Senior Appellate Court Justice” means an Associate Justice, Presiding Justice, or Chief Justice of the Supreme Court appointed to the office created by this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-29 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-29
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-29
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the honorary office of district attorney emeritus of the State of Georgia. Any district attorney of this state who retires under honorable conditions after having served as a prosecuting attorney for 20 or more years shall automatically hold the honorary office of district attorney emeritus of the State of Georgia.

(a) There is created the honorary office of district attorney emeritus of the State of Georgia. Any district attorney of this state who retires under honorable conditions after having served as a prosecuting attorney for 20 or more years shall automatically hold the honorary office of district attorney emeritus of the State of Georgia.

(b) Any person holding the honorary office of district attorney emeritus of the State of Georgia shall, upon application to the Secretary of State, be issued a special certificate evidencing such honorary office.

(b) Any person holding the honorary office of district attorney emeritus of the State of Georgia shall, upon application to the Secretary of State, be issued a special certificate evidencing such honorary office.

(c) The honorary office of district attorney emeritus of the State of Georgia shall not constitute the holding of public office or public employment for the purpose of any other law of this state.

(c) The honorary office of district attorney emeritus of the State of Georgia shall not constitute the holding of public office or public employment for the purpose of any other law of this state.

(d) The provisions of this Code section shall not affect the status or duties of any person appointed district attorney emeritus or solicitor-general emeritus pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 47.

(d) The provisions of this Code section shall not affect the status or duties of any person appointed district attorney emeritus or solicitor-general emeritus pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 47.
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-3 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-3
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-3
Status: in_force

(a) The Justices of the Supreme Court shall be authorized to make and adopt rules as to the making of application to take an examination and as to the time, manner, and places of holding examinations for admission to the bar of this state and are specifically authorized to provide for the holding of the examinations under the supervision of the Board of Bar Examiners at not more than three cities, under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by them. They may provide for the examination to be held over such period of days as in their judgment shall be fair to the applicant for examination. There shall be held not less than two examinations during each calendar year, the date or dates of which shall be fixed by the Justices of the Supreme Court.

(a) The Justices of the Supreme Court shall be authorized to make and adopt rules as to the making of application to take an examination and as to the time, manner, and places of holding examinations for admission to the bar of this state and are specifically authorized to provide for the holding of the examinations under the supervision of the Board of Bar Examiners at not more than three cities, under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by them. They may provide for the examination to be held over such period of days as in their judgment shall be fair to the applicant for examination. There shall be held not less than two examinations during each calendar year, the date or dates of which shall be fixed by the Justices of the Supreme Court.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as limiting applicants for admission to the bar to college trained persons, except as provided by law.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as limiting applicants for admission to the bar to college trained persons, except as provided by law.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-101 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-101
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-101
Status: in_force

(a) When a special grand jury is impaneled pursuant to Code Section 15-12-100 , the chief judge of the superior court of the county shall assign a judge of the superior court of the county to supervise and assist the special grand jury in carrying out its investigation and duties. The judge so assigned shall charge the special grand jury as to its powers and duties and shall require periodic reports of the special grand jury's progress, as well as a final report.

(a) When a special grand jury is impaneled pursuant to Code Section 15-12-100 , the chief judge of the superior court of the county shall assign a judge of the superior court of the county to supervise and assist the special grand jury in carrying out its investigation and duties. The judge so assigned shall charge the special grand jury as to its powers and duties and shall require periodic reports of the special grand jury's progress, as well as a final report.

(b) When the judge assigned to a special grand jury decides that the special grand jury's investigation has been completed or on the issuance of a report by the special grand jury of the matter investigated by it reporting that the investigation has been completed, the judge so assigned shall recommend to the chief judge of the superior court that the special grand jury be dissolved. The chief judge shall report the recommendation to the judges of the superior court of the county and, upon a majority thereof voting in favor of the dissolution of the special grand jury, the special grand jury shall stand dissolved. If a majority of the judges do not vote in favor of the dissolution of the special grand jury, the chief judge shall instruct and charge the special grand jury as to the particular matters to be investigated; and the special grand jury shall be required to investigate further and establish a period of time within which the investigation shall be completed. At the expiration of the period of time, the special grand jury shall be dissolved.

(b) When the judge assigned to a special grand jury decides that the special grand jury's investigation has been completed or on the issuance of a report by the special grand jury of the matter investigated by it reporting that the investigation has been completed, the judge so assigned shall recommend to the chief judge of the superior court that the special grand jury be dissolved. The chief judge shall report the recommendation to the judges of the superior court of the county and, upon a majority thereof voting in favor of the dissolution of the special grand jury, the special grand jury shall stand dissolved. If a majority of the judges do not vote in favor of the dissolution of the special grand jury, the chief judge shall instruct and charge the special grand jury as to the particular matters to be investigated; and the special grand jury shall be required to investigate further and establish a period of time within which the investigation shall be completed. At the expiration of the period of time, the special grand jury shall be dissolved.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-168 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-168
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-168
Status: in_force

Whenever in the opinion of a judge of a superior court any felony trial is likely to be a protracted one, immediately after the jury has been impaneled and sworn the court shall direct the calling of one or more additional jurors to be known as “alternate jurors.”
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-104 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-104
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-104
Status: in_force

Constables shall not be subject to Chapter 8 of Title 35 relating to employment and training of peace officers.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-64 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-64
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-64
Status: in_force

(a) Each clerk of the juvenile court shall collect the following information for each child in need of services, delinquent child, and child accused of a class A designated felony act or class B designated felony act and provide such information to DJJ as frequently as requested by DJJ: (1) Name; (2) Date of birth; (3) Sex; (4) Race; (5) Offense charged; (6) Location of the offense, including the name of the school if the offense occurred in a school safety zone, as defined in Code Section 16-11-127.1 ; (7) The name of the referral source, including the name of the school if the referring source was a school; (8) Disposition of the case; and (9) Date of and authority for commitment, if applicable.

(a) Each clerk of the juvenile court shall collect the following information for each child in need of services, delinquent child, and child accused of a class A designated felony act or class B designated felony act and provide such information to DJJ as frequently as requested by DJJ:

(1) Name;

(1) Name;

(2) Date of birth;

(2) Date of birth;

(3) Sex;

(3) Sex;

(4) Race;

(4) Race;

(5) Offense charged;

(5) Offense charged;

(6) Location of the offense, including the name of the school if the offense occurred in a school safety zone, as defined in Code Section 16-11-127.1 ;

(6) Location of the offense, including the name of the school if the offense occurred in a school safety zone, as defined in Code Section 16-11-127.1 ;

(7) The name of the referral source, including the name of the school if the referring source was a school;

(7) The name of the referral source, including the name of the school if the referring source was a school;

(8) Disposition of the case; and

(8) Disposition of the case; and

(9) Date of and authority for commitment, if applicable.

(9) Date of and authority for commitment, if applicable.

(b) Each clerk of the juvenile court shall report to the Administrative Office of the Courts the total number of petitions or motions filed under subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-682 for the previous calendar year and, of that number, the number in which the court appointed a guardian ad litem, the number in which the court appointed counsel, the number in which the judge issued an order authorizing an abortion without notification, the number in which the judge denied such an order, and, of the last, the number of denials from which an appeal was filed, the number of appeals that resulted in denials being affirmed, and the number of appeals that resulted in reversals of such denials. Each clerk shall make such report by March 15 of each year for the previous calendar year. The individual reports made to the Administrative Office of the Courts shall be held confidential and not subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide aggregated statistics only in accordance with subsection (g) of Code Section 16-12-141.1 . Such individual reports shall be destroyed six months after submission to the Administrative Office of the Courts.

(b) Each clerk of the juvenile court shall report to the Administrative Office of the Courts the total number of petitions or motions filed under subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-682 for the previous calendar year and, of that number, the number in which the court appointed a guardian ad litem, the number in which the court appointed counsel, the number in which the judge issued an order authorizing an abortion without notification, the number in which the judge denied such an order, and, of the last, the number of denials from which an appeal was filed, the number of appeals that resulted in denials being affirmed, and the number of appeals that resulted in reversals of such denials. Each clerk shall make such report by March 15 of each year for the previous calendar year. The individual reports made to the Administrative Office of the Courts shall be held confidential and not subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide aggregated statistics only in accordance with subsection (g) of Code Section 16-12-141.1 . Such individual reports shall be destroyed six months after submission to the Administrative Office of the Courts.

(c) Pursuant to rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Georgia, on and after January 1, 2021, each clerk of the juvenile court shall collect data on each child alleged or adjudicated to be a delinquent child and transmit such data as required by such rules. The Supreme Court of Georgia shall make and publish in print or electronically such state-wide minimum standards and rules as it deems necessary to carry out this subsection. Each clerk of the juvenile court shall develop and enact policies and procedures necessary to carry out the standards and rules created by the Supreme Court of Georgia.

(c) Pursuant to rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Georgia, on and after January 1, 2021, each clerk of the juvenile court shall collect data on each child alleged or adjudicated to be a delinquent child and transmit such data as required by such rules. The Supreme Court of Georgia shall make and publish in print or electronically such state-wide minimum standards and rules as it deems necessary to carry out this subsection. Each clerk of the juvenile court shall develop and enact policies and procedures necessary to carry out the standards and rules created by the Supreme Court of Georgia.

(d) Pursuant to rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Georgia, on and after January 1, 2021, each clerk of the juvenile court shall collect data on all cases in which a child alleged or adjudicated to be a child in need of services or a delinquent child is placed in foster care and has also been alleged or adjudicated to be a dependent child and shall transmit such data as required by such rules. Such data shall include, at a minimum, the adherence on each case by the court to the time frames contained in Code Section 15-11-102 .

(d) Pursuant to rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Georgia, on and after January 1, 2021, each clerk of the juvenile court shall collect data on all cases in which a child alleged or adjudicated to be a child in need of services or a delinquent child is placed in foster care and has also been alleged or adjudicated to be a dependent child and shall transmit such data as required by such rules. Such data shall include, at a minimum, the adherence on each case by the court to the time frames contained in Code Section 15-11-102 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-5 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-5
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-5
Status: in_force

If any judge of the probate court fails to account faithfully as executor, administrator, or guardian after becoming judge, for all trusts he or she held at the time of his or her election, such judge shall be ineligible for reelection.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-95 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-95
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-95
Status: in_force

If the prosecuting attorney of a municipal court is disqualified from engaging in the prosecution of a particular case or is unable to perform the duties of said office due to illness or incapacity, the governing authority shall provide for the appointment of a substitute prosecuting attorney. At any time in which a substitute prosecuting attorney is not available or an appointment has not been made, the city attorney of the applicable municipality may serve as the substitute prosecuting attorney until such time as a prosecuting attorney or substitute prosecuting attorney is available or appointed.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-111 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-111
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-111
Status: in_force

It is the intent of this article to provide funding for compensating innocent victims of crime and for the implementation and administration of Chapter 15 of Title 17.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-412 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-412
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-412
Status: in_force

(a) A child alleged to be a child in need of services may be held in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility until a continued custody hearing is held, provided that a detention assessment has been administered and such child is not held in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility for more than 24 hours and any of the following apply: (1) It is alleged that such child is a runaway; (2) It is alleged that such child is habitually disobedient of the reasonable and lawful commands of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian and is ungovernable; or (3) Such child has previously failed to appear at a scheduled hearing.

(a) A child alleged to be a child in need of services may be held in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility until a continued custody hearing is held, provided that a detention assessment has been administered and such child is not held in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility for more than 24 hours and any of the following apply:

(1) It is alleged that such child is a runaway;

(1) It is alleged that such child is a runaway;

(2) It is alleged that such child is habitually disobedient of the reasonable and lawful commands of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian and is ungovernable; or

(2) It is alleged that such child is habitually disobedient of the reasonable and lawful commands of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian and is ungovernable; or

(3) Such child has previously failed to appear at a scheduled hearing.

(3) Such child has previously failed to appear at a scheduled hearing.

(b) A child alleged to be a child in need of services placed in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section may be appointed an attorney prior to the continued custody hearing.

(b) A child alleged to be a child in need of services placed in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section may be appointed an attorney prior to the continued custody hearing.

(c) In no case shall a child alleged to be or adjudicated as a child in need of services in custody be detained in a jail, adult lock-up, or other adult detention facility.

(c) In no case shall a child alleged to be or adjudicated as a child in need of services in custody be detained in a jail, adult lock-up, or other adult detention facility.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-13 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-13
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-13
Status: in_force

The court shall have jurisdiction to appoint a guardian of the person of any child in any proceeding authorized by this chapter. Any such appointment shall be made pursuant to the same requirements of notice and hearing as are provided for appointments of guardians of the persons of any child by the probate court. In the event a conservator for a child's property needs to be appointed, the court shall refer that matter to the probate court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-9 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-9
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-9
Status: in_force

The persons who appear in answer to the summons for trial or grand jury service shall receive the expense allowance for the day of their appearance even if they are not sworn as jurors.
O.C.G.A. § 15-5-20 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-5-20
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5-20
Status: in_force

(a) The Supreme Court shall create a Judicial Council of Georgia, which council shall have such powers, duties, and responsibilities as may be provided by law or as may be provided by rule of the Supreme Court.

(a) The Supreme Court shall create a Judicial Council of Georgia, which council shall have such powers, duties, and responsibilities as may be provided by law or as may be provided by rule of the Supreme Court.

(b) Members of the council and their terms shall be as provided by the Supreme Court. The members of the council shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the council.

(b) Members of the council and their terms shall be as provided by the Supreme Court. The members of the council shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the council.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-16 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-16
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-16
Status: in_force

Upon the death or resignation of a district attorney, the chief assistant district attorney or, if there is no chief assistant district attorney, the assistant district attorney senior in time of service shall perform the duties of the deceased or resigned district attorney in his or her name until such official's successor is appointed or elected and qualified. An assistant district attorney performing the duties of a deceased or resigned district attorney shall be compensated as provided for acting district attorneys in subsection (b) of Code Section 15-18-15 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-25 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-25
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-25
Status: in_force

(a) All mediation agreements shall be presented to the juvenile court judge for approval.

(a) All mediation agreements shall be presented to the juvenile court judge for approval.

(b) The mediation agreement shall be made an order of the court unless, after further hearing, the court determines by clear and convincing evidence that the agreement is not in the best interests of the child.

(b) The mediation agreement shall be made an order of the court unless, after further hearing, the court determines by clear and convincing evidence that the agreement is not in the best interests of the child.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-7 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-7
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-7
Status: in_force

Whenever any criminal prosecution commenced by this state against any person for a violation of the laws of this state is removed to a United States district court pursuant to Chapter 89 of Title 28 of the United States Code, it shall be the duty of the district attorney of the circuit from which the case was removed, in association with the Attorney General, to appear for the state as the prosecuting officers of the state. The expenses incurred by the district attorney as actual costs in the prosecution of any such case shall be paid by the state out of such funds as may be provided for the operation of the superior courts or as otherwise may be provided by law.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-708 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-708
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-708
Status: in_force

(a) Law enforcement records and files concerning a child shall be kept separate from the records and files of arrests of adults.

(a) Law enforcement records and files concerning a child shall be kept separate from the records and files of arrests of adults.

(b) Unless a charge of delinquency is transferred for criminal prosecution, the interest of national security requires, the case is one in which the general public may not be excluded from the hearings, or the court otherwise orders in the best interests of the child, the records and files shall not be open to public inspection nor shall their contents be disclosed to the public.

(b) Unless a charge of delinquency is transferred for criminal prosecution, the interest of national security requires, the case is one in which the general public may not be excluded from the hearings, or the court otherwise orders in the best interests of the child, the records and files shall not be open to public inspection nor shall their contents be disclosed to the public.

(c) Inspection of the records and files shall be permitted by: (1) A juvenile court having a child before it in any proceeding; (2) The attorney for a party to the proceedings, with the consent of the court; (3) The officers of public institutions or agencies to whom a child is committed; (4) Law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys of this state, the United States, or any other jurisdiction when necessary for the discharge of their official duties; (5) A court in which a child is convicted of a criminal offense, for the purpose of a presentence report or other disposition proceeding; (6) Officials of penal institutions and other penal facilities to which a child is committed; or (7) A parole board in considering a child's parole or discharge or in exercising supervision over such child.

(c) Inspection of the records and files shall be permitted by:

(1) A juvenile court having a child before it in any proceeding;

(1) A juvenile court having a child before it in any proceeding;

(2) The attorney for a party to the proceedings, with the consent of the court;

(2) The attorney for a party to the proceedings, with the consent of the court;

(3) The officers of public institutions or agencies to whom a child is committed;

(3) The officers of public institutions or agencies to whom a child is committed;

(4) Law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys of this state, the United States, or any other jurisdiction when necessary for the discharge of their official duties;

(4) Law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys of this state, the United States, or any other jurisdiction when necessary for the discharge of their official duties;

(5) A court in which a child is convicted of a criminal offense, for the purpose of a presentence report or other disposition proceeding;

(5) A court in which a child is convicted of a criminal offense, for the purpose of a presentence report or other disposition proceeding;

(6) Officials of penal institutions and other penal facilities to which a child is committed; or

(6) Officials of penal institutions and other penal facilities to which a child is committed; or

(7) A parole board in considering a child's parole or discharge or in exercising supervision over such child.

(7) A parole board in considering a child's parole or discharge or in exercising supervision over such child.

(d) The court shall allow authorized representatives of DJJ, the Governor's Office for Children and Families, the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, the Administrative Office of the Courts, and the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to inspect and copy law enforcement records for the purpose of obtaining statistics on children. Such data shall be used by the inspecting agency for official purposes and shall not be subject to release by such agency pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, nor subject to subpoena.

(d) The court shall allow authorized representatives of DJJ, the Governor's Office for Children and Families, the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, the Administrative Office of the Courts, and the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to inspect and copy law enforcement records for the purpose of obtaining statistics on children. Such data shall be used by the inspecting agency for official purposes and shall not be subject to release by such agency pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, nor subject to subpoena.

(e) Access to fingerprint records submitted to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall be limited to the administration of criminal justice purposes.

(e) Access to fingerprint records submitted to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall be limited to the administration of criminal justice purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-59 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-59
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-59
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of each of the superior courts shall execute bond in the sum of $150,000.00, which amount may be increased in any county by local Act or by an ordinance or resolution of the governing authority.

(a) The clerk of each of the superior courts shall execute bond in the sum of $150,000.00, which amount may be increased in any county by local Act or by an ordinance or resolution of the governing authority.

(b) The clerks of superior courts shall have the power to appoint a deputy or deputies and, upon making such appointment, shall require from such deputies a bond with good security. The deputies shall take the same oaths as the clerks do before entering upon the discharge of their duties. The oath shall be administered by the clerk of superior court and recorded on the minutes of the superior court. Powers and duties of deputy clerks shall be the same as those of the clerks, as long as their principals continue in office and not longer, for faithful performance of which they and their securities shall be bound. The clerks of superior courts shall also have the authority to appoint one of their deputies as chief deputy clerk.

(b) The clerks of superior courts shall have the power to appoint a deputy or deputies and, upon making such appointment, shall require from such deputies a bond with good security. The deputies shall take the same oaths as the clerks do before entering upon the discharge of their duties. The oath shall be administered by the clerk of superior court and recorded on the minutes of the superior court. Powers and duties of deputy clerks shall be the same as those of the clerks, as long as their principals continue in office and not longer, for faithful performance of which they and their securities shall be bound. The clerks of superior courts shall also have the authority to appoint one of their deputies as chief deputy clerk.
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-55 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-16-55
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-16-55
Status: in_force

Any person wishing permission to use either sheriff's office nomenclature or symbols may request such permission in writing to the chief deputy sheriff or other person designated by the sheriff. Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the request, the chief deputy sheriff shall serve notice on the requesting party of his or her recommendation to the sheriff on whether the person may use the nomenclature or the symbol. Within 30 calendar days after receipt of the recommendation of the chief deputy sheriff, the sheriff shall serve notice on the requesting party of the decision on whether the person may use the nomenclature or the symbol. If the sheriff does not respond within the 30 day time period, then the request is presumed to have been denied. The grant of permission under this Code section or Code Section 15-16-53 or 15-16-54 shall be in the discretion of the sheriff under such conditions as established by the sheriff.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-401 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-401
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-401
Status: in_force

(a) A proceeding under this article may be commenced in the county in which the act complained of took place or in the county in which the child alleged to be a child in need of services legally resides.

(a) A proceeding under this article may be commenced in the county in which the act complained of took place or in the county in which the child alleged to be a child in need of services legally resides.

(b) If a proceeding is commenced in the county in which the act complained of took place, the court shall transfer the case to the county in which the child alleged to be a child in need of services legally resides for further proceedings.

(b) If a proceeding is commenced in the county in which the act complained of took place, the court shall transfer the case to the county in which the child alleged to be a child in need of services legally resides for further proceedings.

(c) When a proceeding is transferred, certified copies of all legal and social documents and records on file with the clerk of court pertaining to the proceeding shall accompany such transfer.

(c) When a proceeding is transferred, certified copies of all legal and social documents and records on file with the clerk of court pertaining to the proceeding shall accompany such transfer.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-7 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-7
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-7
Status: in_force

(a) The juvenile court shall have jurisdiction to act as a court of inquiry with all the powers and rights allowed courts of inquiry in this state and to examine or investigate into the circumstances or causes of any conduct or acts of any person 17 or more years of age that may be in violation of the laws of this state whenever such person is brought before the court in the course of any proceeding instituted under this chapter. The court shall cause the person to be apprehended and brought before it upon either a writ of summons, a warrant duly issued, or by arrest.

(a) The juvenile court shall have jurisdiction to act as a court of inquiry with all the powers and rights allowed courts of inquiry in this state and to examine or investigate into the circumstances or causes of any conduct or acts of any person 17 or more years of age that may be in violation of the laws of this state whenever such person is brought before the court in the course of any proceeding instituted under this chapter. The court shall cause the person to be apprehended and brought before it upon either a writ of summons, a warrant duly issued, or by arrest.

(b) When, after hearing evidence, the court has reasonably ascertained that there is probable cause to believe that the person has committed a misdemeanor or felony as prescribed under the laws of this state, the court shall commit, bind over to the court of proper jurisdiction in this state, or discharge the person. When justice shall require, the court shall cause the person to make such bail as the court shall deem proper under the circumstances and to cause the person to appear before the court of proper jurisdiction in this state to be acted upon as provided by law.

(b) When, after hearing evidence, the court has reasonably ascertained that there is probable cause to believe that the person has committed a misdemeanor or felony as prescribed under the laws of this state, the court shall commit, bind over to the court of proper jurisdiction in this state, or discharge the person. When justice shall require, the court shall cause the person to make such bail as the court shall deem proper under the circumstances and to cause the person to appear before the court of proper jurisdiction in this state to be acted upon as provided by law.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-125 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-125
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-125
Status: in_force

All laws with reference to the number, composition, qualifications, impaneling, challenging, and compensation of jurors in superior courts shall apply to and be observed by the probate courts in civil cases.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-47 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-47
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-47
Status: in_force

Attorneys and investigators employed by the council shall meet the same qualifications as those provided by Code Section 15-18-21 for attorneys and investigators employed by district attorneys. Such attorneys and investigators shall take and subscribe to an oath similar to the oath required by district attorneys. When assisting a district attorney, solicitor-general, or the Attorney General, such attorneys and investigators shall have the same authority and power as an attorney or investigator employed by such district attorney, solicitor-general, or the Attorney General. Investigators employed by the council and authorized by the council to carry weapons or to exercise any of the powers of a peace officer of this state shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of Title 35.
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-60 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-7-60
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-7-60
Status: in_force

This chapter is not intended to repeal any local law creating a state court; and, to the extent any such local law does not conflict with the provisions of this chapter, such local law shall remain in full force and effect.
O.C.G.A. § 15-1-12 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-1-12
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-1-12
Status: in_force

(a) The judges of the probate court who by law are vested with the management of the county business and for whom no compensation is provided and the clerks of the superior courts, for public services in relation to which no compensation is provided by law, shall be compensated in accordance with this Code section.

(a) The judges of the probate court who by law are vested with the management of the county business and for whom no compensation is provided and the clerks of the superior courts, for public services in relation to which no compensation is provided by law, shall be compensated in accordance with this Code section.

(b) Such officers shall state their respective claims in writing and make an affidavit to the correctness and justice thereof. After the services are rendered, the claims so made out and verified shall be submitted to the grand juries of their respective counties at any regular term at which a grand jury is impaneled, provided that, if the statement is not submitted at that term or at the next succeeding term at which a grand jury is impaneled, such claim for services shall be barred. The grand juries may in their discretion require other proof of the justness and correctness of such claims and, when satisfied that the claims are just and correct, may allow the sum claimed or so much thereof as they may deem right and proper. When allowed, the judge of the probate court of the county or other authority levying county taxes shall assess so much with the other county taxes as will pay the same, which, when collected and paid over to the county treasurer of such county, shall be paid to the parties without further order, he taking a proper receipt therefor.

(b) Such officers shall state their respective claims in writing and make an affidavit to the correctness and justice thereof. After the services are rendered, the claims so made out and verified shall be submitted to the grand juries of their respective counties at any regular term at which a grand jury is impaneled, provided that, if the statement is not submitted at that term or at the next succeeding term at which a grand jury is impaneled, such claim for services shall be barred. The grand juries may in their discretion require other proof of the justness and correctness of such claims and, when satisfied that the claims are just and correct, may allow the sum claimed or so much thereof as they may deem right and proper. When allowed, the judge of the probate court of the county or other authority levying county taxes shall assess so much with the other county taxes as will pay the same, which, when collected and paid over to the county treasurer of such county, shall be paid to the parties without further order, he taking a proper receipt therefor.

(c) The compensation provided for in this Code section shall be in full compensation of such officers for such services.

(c) The compensation provided for in this Code section shall be in full compensation of such officers for such services.
O.C.G.A. § 15-13-33 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-13-33
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-13-33
Status: in_force

(a) Every public official shall constantly keep and have posted in a conspicuous place in his or her office, the place where the business thereof is conducted, or in an electronic format accessible to the public a table of fees for his or her office stated in fair words and figures.

(a) Every public official shall constantly keep and have posted in a conspicuous place in his or her office, the place where the business thereof is conducted, or in an electronic format accessible to the public a table of fees for his or her office stated in fair words and figures.

(b) Every public official who keeps in a conspicuous place in his office or the place where he usually executes the business thereof a copy of this Code shall be held and construed to have complied with the requirements of this Code section.

(b) Every public official who keeps in a conspicuous place in his office or the place where he usually executes the business thereof a copy of this Code shall be held and construed to have complied with the requirements of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-223 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-223
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-223
Status: in_force

In order to maintain the status of senior magistrate, a senior magistrate shall complete the hours of training as required by the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council as provided for in subsection (c) of Code Section 15-10-137 in each calendar year in which he or she serves as a senior magistrate.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-302 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-302
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-302
Status: in_force

The record of the testimony of the parties adduced in any proceeding under this article shall not be admissible in any civil, criminal, or any other cause or proceedings in any court against a person named as respondent for any purpose whatsoever, except in subsequent dependency or termination proceedings involving the same child or dependency or termination proceedings involving the same respondent.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-261 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-261
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-261
Status: in_force

(a) An order terminating the parental rights of a parent shall be without limit as to duration and shall divest the parent and his or her child of all legal rights, powers, privileges, immunities, duties, and obligations with respect to each other, except: (1) The right of such child to receive child support from his or her parent until a final order of adoption is entered; (2) The right of such child to inherit from and through his or her parent. The right of inheritance of such child shall be terminated only by a final order of adoption; and (3) The right of such child to pursue any civil action against his or her parent.

(a) An order terminating the parental rights of a parent shall be without limit as to duration and shall divest the parent and his or her child of all legal rights, powers, privileges, immunities, duties, and obligations with respect to each other, except:

(1) The right of such child to receive child support from his or her parent until a final order of adoption is entered;

(1) The right of such child to receive child support from his or her parent until a final order of adoption is entered;

(2) The right of such child to inherit from and through his or her parent. The right of inheritance of such child shall be terminated only by a final order of adoption; and

(2) The right of such child to inherit from and through his or her parent. The right of inheritance of such child shall be terminated only by a final order of adoption; and

(3) The right of such child to pursue any civil action against his or her parent.

(3) The right of such child to pursue any civil action against his or her parent.

(b) When an order terminating the parent and child relationship has been issued, the parent whose right has been terminated shall not thereafter be entitled to notice of proceedings for the adoption of his or her child by another, nor has the parent any right to object to the adoption or otherwise to participate in such proceedings.

(b) When an order terminating the parent and child relationship has been issued, the parent whose right has been terminated shall not thereafter be entitled to notice of proceedings for the adoption of his or her child by another, nor has the parent any right to object to the adoption or otherwise to participate in such proceedings.

(c) The relationship between a child and his or her siblings shall not be severed until that relationship is terminated by final order of adoption.

(c) The relationship between a child and his or her siblings shall not be severed until that relationship is terminated by final order of adoption.

(d) A relative whose relationship to a child is derived through the parent whose parental rights are terminated shall be considered to be a relative of such child for purposes of placement of, and permanency plan for, such child until such relationship is terminated by final order of adoption.

(d) A relative whose relationship to a child is derived through the parent whose parental rights are terminated shall be considered to be a relative of such child for purposes of placement of, and permanency plan for, such child until such relationship is terminated by final order of adoption.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-5 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-5
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-5
Status: in_force

(a) When a period of time measured in days, weeks, months, years, or other measurements of time is prescribed for the exercise of any privilege or the discharge of any duty, the first day shall not be counted but the last day shall be counted; and, if the last day falls on a weekend, the party having such privilege or duty shall have through the following business day to exercise such privilege or discharge such duty.

(a) When a period of time measured in days, weeks, months, years, or other measurements of time is prescribed for the exercise of any privilege or the discharge of any duty, the first day shall not be counted but the last day shall be counted; and, if the last day falls on a weekend, the party having such privilege or duty shall have through the following business day to exercise such privilege or discharge such duty.

(b) When the last day prescribed for the exercise of any privilege or the discharge of any duty falls on a public and legal holiday as set forth in Code Section 1-4-1 , the party having such privilege or duty shall have through the next business day to exercise such privilege or discharge such duty.

(b) When the last day prescribed for the exercise of any privilege or the discharge of any duty falls on a public and legal holiday as set forth in Code Section 1-4-1 , the party having such privilege or duty shall have through the next business day to exercise such privilege or discharge such duty.

(c) When the period of time prescribed is less than seven days, intermediate weekends and legal holidays shall be excluded in the computation.

(c) When the period of time prescribed is less than seven days, intermediate weekends and legal holidays shall be excluded in the computation.
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-23 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-7-23
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-7-23
Status: in_force

In the event of a vacancy in the office of judge of the state court for any reason except the expiration of the term of office, the Governor shall appoint a qualified person who shall serve as provided in Article VI, Section VII, Paragraphs III and IV of the Constitution .
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-154 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-154
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-154
Status: in_force

If the prosecuting attorney of a probate court is disqualified by interest or relationship from engaging in the prosecution of a particular case or is unable to perform the duties of said office due to illness or incapacity, the district attorney of such judicial circuit may prosecute such case. If the district attorney is to prosecute such case, the provisions of Code Section 15-18-5 shall apply.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-70-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-70-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-70.1
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the death or resignation of a solicitor-general, the chief assistant solicitor-general or, if there is no chief assistant solicitor-general, the assistant solicitor-general senior in time of service shall perform the duties of the deceased or resigned solicitor-general until such official's successor is appointed or elected and qualified. An assistant solicitor-general performing the duties of a deceased or resigned solicitor-general shall be compensated as provided for acting solicitors-general in subsection (b) of Code Section 15-18-70 .

(a) Upon the death or resignation of a solicitor-general, the chief assistant solicitor-general or, if there is no chief assistant solicitor-general, the assistant solicitor-general senior in time of service shall perform the duties of the deceased or resigned solicitor-general until such official's successor is appointed or elected and qualified. An assistant solicitor-general performing the duties of a deceased or resigned solicitor-general shall be compensated as provided for acting solicitors-general in subsection (b) of Code Section 15-18-70 .

(b) If there is no assistant solicitor-general available to perform the duties of the deceased or resigned solicitor-general as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, the presiding judge may request the assistance of the district attorney of the judicial circuit in which such county is located or another solicitor-general of a state court to prosecute cases until a solicitor-general is appointed or elected and qualified as provided by subsection (b) of Code Section 15-18-60 . Any such district attorney or solicitor-general who is acting pursuant to this subsection shall be reimbursed by the county governing authority for actual expenses incurred while assisting in the state court pursuant to this subsection.

(b) If there is no assistant solicitor-general available to perform the duties of the deceased or resigned solicitor-general as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, the presiding judge may request the assistance of the district attorney of the judicial circuit in which such county is located or another solicitor-general of a state court to prosecute cases until a solicitor-general is appointed or elected and qualified as provided by subsection (b) of Code Section 15-18-60 . Any such district attorney or solicitor-general who is acting pursuant to this subsection shall be reimbursed by the county governing authority for actual expenses incurred while assisting in the state court pursuant to this subsection.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-415 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-415
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-415
Status: in_force

(a) Restraints on the freedom of a child prior to adjudication shall be imposed only when there is probable cause to believe that a child committed the act of which he or she is accused, there is clear and convincing evidence that such child's freedom should be restrained, that no less restrictive alternatives will suffice, and: (1) Such child's detention or care is required to reduce the likelihood that he or she may inflict serious bodily harm on others during the interim period; or (2) Such child's detention is necessary to secure his or her presence in court to protect the jurisdiction and processes of the court.

(a) Restraints on the freedom of a child prior to adjudication shall be imposed only when there is probable cause to believe that a child committed the act of which he or she is accused, there is clear and convincing evidence that such child's freedom should be restrained, that no less restrictive alternatives will suffice, and:

(1) Such child's detention or care is required to reduce the likelihood that he or she may inflict serious bodily harm on others during the interim period; or

(1) Such child's detention or care is required to reduce the likelihood that he or she may inflict serious bodily harm on others during the interim period; or

(2) Such child's detention is necessary to secure his or her presence in court to protect the jurisdiction and processes of the court.

(2) Such child's detention is necessary to secure his or her presence in court to protect the jurisdiction and processes of the court.

(b) A child alleged to be a child in need of services shall not be detained: (1) To punish, treat, or rehabilitate such child; (2) To allow his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian to avoid his or her legal responsibilities; (3) To satisfy demands by a victim, law enforcement, or the community; (4) To permit more convenient administrative access to him or her; (5) To facilitate further interrogation or investigation; or (6) Due to a lack of a more appropriate facility.

(b) A child alleged to be a child in need of services shall not be detained:

(1) To punish, treat, or rehabilitate such child;

(1) To punish, treat, or rehabilitate such child;

(2) To allow his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian to avoid his or her legal responsibilities;

(2) To allow his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian to avoid his or her legal responsibilities;

(3) To satisfy demands by a victim, law enforcement, or the community;

(3) To satisfy demands by a victim, law enforcement, or the community;

(4) To permit more convenient administrative access to him or her;

(4) To permit more convenient administrative access to him or her;

(5) To facilitate further interrogation or investigation; or

(5) To facilitate further interrogation or investigation; or

(6) Due to a lack of a more appropriate facility.

(6) Due to a lack of a more appropriate facility.

(c) Whenever a child alleged to be a child in need of services cannot be unconditionally released, conditional or supervised release that results in the least necessary interference with the liberty of such child shall be favored over more intrusive alternatives.

(c) Whenever a child alleged to be a child in need of services cannot be unconditionally released, conditional or supervised release that results in the least necessary interference with the liberty of such child shall be favored over more intrusive alternatives.

(d) Whenever the curtailment of the freedom of a child alleged to be a child in need of services is permitted, the exercise of authority shall reflect the following values: (1) Respect for the privacy, dignity, and individuality of such child and his or her family; (2) Protection of the psychological and physical health of such child; (3) Tolerance of the diverse values and preferences among different groups and individuals; (4) Assurance of equality of treatment by race, class, ethnicity, and sex; (5) Avoidance of regimentation and depersonalization of such child; (6) Avoidance of stigmatization of such child; and (7) Assurance that such child has been informed of his or her right to consult with an attorney and that, if the child is an indigent person, an attorney will be provided.

(d) Whenever the curtailment of the freedom of a child alleged to be a child in need of services is permitted, the exercise of authority shall reflect the following values:

(1) Respect for the privacy, dignity, and individuality of such child and his or her family;

(1) Respect for the privacy, dignity, and individuality of such child and his or her family;

(2) Protection of the psychological and physical health of such child;

(2) Protection of the psychological and physical health of such child;

(3) Tolerance of the diverse values and preferences among different groups and individuals;

(3) Tolerance of the diverse values and preferences among different groups and individuals;

(4) Assurance of equality of treatment by race, class, ethnicity, and sex;

(4) Assurance of equality of treatment by race, class, ethnicity, and sex;

(5) Avoidance of regimentation and depersonalization of such child;

(5) Avoidance of regimentation and depersonalization of such child;

(6) Avoidance of stigmatization of such child; and

(6) Avoidance of stigmatization of such child; and

(7) Assurance that such child has been informed of his or her right to consult with an attorney and that, if the child is an indigent person, an attorney will be provided.

(7) Assurance that such child has been informed of his or her right to consult with an attorney and that, if the child is an indigent person, an attorney will be provided.

(e) If a child alleged to be a child in need of services can remain in the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian through the provision of services to prevent the need for removal, the court shall order that such services shall be provided.

(e) If a child alleged to be a child in need of services can remain in the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian through the provision of services to prevent the need for removal, the court shall order that such services shall be provided.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-64 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-64
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-64
Status: in_force

(a) The solicitor-general and employees of any such solicitor-general shall be entitled to a leave of absence from court to participate in continuing education programs as provided in Code Section 15-1-11 and Article 2 of this chapter.

(a) The solicitor-general and employees of any such solicitor-general shall be entitled to a leave of absence from court to participate in continuing education programs as provided in Code Section 15-1-11 and Article 2 of this chapter.

(b)(1) Any solicitor-general of a state court who is performing ordered military duty, as defined in Code Section 38-2-279 , shall be eligible for reelection in any election, primary or general, which may be held to elect a successor for the next term of office and may qualify in absentia as a candidate for reelection to such office. (2) Where the giving of written notice of candidacy is required, any solicitor-general of a state court who is performing ordered military duty may deliver such notice by mail or messenger to the proper elections official. Any other act required by law of a candidate for public office may, during the time such official is on ordered military duty, be performed by an agent designated by the absent public official.

(b)(1) Any solicitor-general of a state court who is performing ordered military duty, as defined in Code Section 38-2-279 , shall be eligible for reelection in any election, primary or general, which may be held to elect a successor for the next term of office and may qualify in absentia as a candidate for reelection to such office.

(b)(1) Any solicitor-general of a state court who is performing ordered military duty, as defined in Code Section 38-2-279 , shall be eligible for reelection in any election, primary or general, which may be held to elect a successor for the next term of office and may qualify in absentia as a candidate for reelection to such office.

(2) Where the giving of written notice of candidacy is required, any solicitor-general of a state court who is performing ordered military duty may deliver such notice by mail or messenger to the proper elections official. Any other act required by law of a candidate for public office may, during the time such official is on ordered military duty, be performed by an agent designated by the absent public official.

(2) Where the giving of written notice of candidacy is required, any solicitor-general of a state court who is performing ordered military duty may deliver such notice by mail or messenger to the proper elections official. Any other act required by law of a candidate for public office may, during the time such official is on ordered military duty, be performed by an agent designated by the absent public official.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-726 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-726
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-726
Status: in_force

(a) A child emancipated by court order may petition the juvenile court that issued the emancipation order to rescind such order.

(a) A child emancipated by court order may petition the juvenile court that issued the emancipation order to rescind such order.

(b) A copy of the petition for rescission and a summons shall be served on the petitioner's parent, guardian, or legal custodian.

(b) A copy of the petition for rescission and a summons shall be served on the petitioner's parent, guardian, or legal custodian.

(c) The court shall grant the petition and rescind the order of emancipation if it finds: (1) That the petitioner is an indigent person and has no means of support; (2) That the petitioner and the petitioner's parent, guardian, or legal custodian agree that the order should be rescinded; or (3) That there is a resumption of family relations inconsistent with the existing emancipation order.

(c) The court shall grant the petition and rescind the order of emancipation if it finds:

(1) That the petitioner is an indigent person and has no means of support;

(1) That the petitioner is an indigent person and has no means of support;

(2) That the petitioner and the petitioner's parent, guardian, or legal custodian agree that the order should be rescinded; or

(2) That the petitioner and the petitioner's parent, guardian, or legal custodian agree that the order should be rescinded; or

(3) That there is a resumption of family relations inconsistent with the existing emancipation order.

(3) That there is a resumption of family relations inconsistent with the existing emancipation order.

(d) If a petition for rescission is granted, the court shall issue an order rescinding the emancipation order and retain a copy of the order until the petitioner becomes 25 years of age.

(d) If a petition for rescission is granted, the court shall issue an order rescinding the emancipation order and retain a copy of the order until the petitioner becomes 25 years of age.

(e) Rescission of an emancipation order shall not alter any contractual obligations or rights or any property rights or interests that arose during the period of time that the emancipation order was in effect.

(e) Rescission of an emancipation order shall not alter any contractual obligations or rights or any property rights or interests that arose during the period of time that the emancipation order was in effect.

(f) A child or his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian may appeal the court's grant or denial of a petition for rescission of an emancipation order. The appeal shall be filed in the Court of Appeals.

(f) A child or his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian may appeal the court's grant or denial of a petition for rescission of an emancipation order. The appeal shall be filed in the Court of Appeals.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-68 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-68
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-68
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of each superior court shall provide books, binders, or any other alternative system, either manual or electronic, for providing public access to maps, plats, and plans.

(a) The clerk of each superior court shall provide books, binders, or any other alternative system, either manual or electronic, for providing public access to maps, plats, and plans.

(b) The clerk of superior court shall provide an electronic, computer-based indexing system in which shall be indexed all maps, subdivision plats, condominium plats, and other plats, condominium site plans, condominium plot plans, and condominium floor plans under the caption or name of the subdivision, if any, under the name of the owner or owners of the property mapped or platted, and also under the land lot number and district number if the land lies in that portion of the state which has been surveyed into land lots and districts.

(b) The clerk of superior court shall provide an electronic, computer-based indexing system in which shall be indexed all maps, subdivision plats, condominium plats, and other plats, condominium site plans, condominium plot plans, and condominium floor plans under the caption or name of the subdivision, if any, under the name of the owner or owners of the property mapped or platted, and also under the land lot number and district number if the land lies in that portion of the state which has been surveyed into land lots and districts.

(c) In counties of this state that are divided into land lots, the clerk of superior court shall provide an electronic, computer-based system for maintaining and searching a record for each land lot and land district by listing all surveys made for each lot and where they are recorded.

(c) In counties of this state that are divided into land lots, the clerk of superior court shall provide an electronic, computer-based system for maintaining and searching a record for each land lot and land district by listing all surveys made for each lot and where they are recorded.

(d) The clerk shall electronically note the filing date, book, and page numbers on the image and shall electronically transmit a copy of the map, plat, or plan with such filing information to the e-mail address of the person filing the same for record.

(d) The clerk shall electronically note the filing date, book, and page numbers on the image and shall electronically transmit a copy of the map, plat, or plan with such filing information to the e-mail address of the person filing the same for record.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-47 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-47
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-47
Status: in_force

(a) If in any case pending before the probate court an answer, caveat, or other responsive pleading has not been filed within the time required by law or by lawful order of the court, the case shall automatically become in default unless the time for filing the answer, caveat, or other responsive pleading has been extended as provided by law. The petitioner at any time thereafter shall be entitled to verdict and judgment by default, in open court or in chambers, as if every item and paragraph of the petition or other pleadings filed in the matter were supported by proper evidence. At any time before final judgment, the court, in its discretion, upon payment of costs, may allow the default to open for providential cause preventing the filing of required pleadings or for excusable neglect or where the judge, from all the facts, shall determine that a proper case has been made for the default to open, on terms to be fixed by the court. In order for the default to be thus opened, the showing shall be made under oath, shall set up a meritorious defense, shall offer to plead instanter, and shall announce ready to proceed with the hearing in the matter.

(a) If in any case pending before the probate court an answer, caveat, or other responsive pleading has not been filed within the time required by law or by lawful order of the court, the case shall automatically become in default unless the time for filing the answer, caveat, or other responsive pleading has been extended as provided by law. The petitioner at any time thereafter shall be entitled to verdict and judgment by default, in open court or in chambers, as if every item and paragraph of the petition or other pleadings filed in the matter were supported by proper evidence. At any time before final judgment, the court, in its discretion, upon payment of costs, may allow the default to open for providential cause preventing the filing of required pleadings or for excusable neglect or where the judge, from all the facts, shall determine that a proper case has been made for the default to open, on terms to be fixed by the court. In order for the default to be thus opened, the showing shall be made under oath, shall set up a meritorious defense, shall offer to plead instanter, and shall announce ready to proceed with the hearing in the matter.

(b) The provisions of this Code section shall govern in proceedings pertaining to defaults in the probate court, and the provisions of Code Section 9-11-55 shall not be applicable to such proceedings.

(b) The provisions of this Code section shall govern in proceedings pertaining to defaults in the probate court, and the provisions of Code Section 9-11-55 shall not be applicable to such proceedings.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-41 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-41
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-41
Status: in_force

(a) The council shall be composed of nine members, six of whom shall be district attorneys and three of whom shall be solicitors or solicitors-general of courts of record.

(a) The council shall be composed of nine members, six of whom shall be district attorneys and three of whom shall be solicitors or solicitors-general of courts of record.

(b) The initial six district attorney members of the council shall be selected with two members being appointed for a term of four years, two members being appointed for a term of three years, and two members being appointed for a term of two years. The initial three solicitor or solicitor-general members shall be selected with one member being appointed for a term of three years and one member being appointed for a term of two years.

(b) The initial six district attorney members of the council shall be selected with two members being appointed for a term of four years, two members being appointed for a term of three years, and two members being appointed for a term of two years. The initial three solicitor or solicitor-general members shall be selected with one member being appointed for a term of three years and one member being appointed for a term of two years.

(c) Following the terms of the initial members who take office on July 1, 1975, the term of office of each member of the council shall be for a period of four years. Immediately prior to the expiration of a member's term of office as a member, the council shall elect a new member to succeed the member whose term is expiring. Members of the council shall take office on the first day of July following their election as a member. No prosecutor member of the council shall be eligible to succeed himself for a consecutive term as a member.

(c) Following the terms of the initial members who take office on July 1, 1975, the term of office of each member of the council shall be for a period of four years. Immediately prior to the expiration of a member's term of office as a member, the council shall elect a new member to succeed the member whose term is expiring. Members of the council shall take office on the first day of July following their election as a member. No prosecutor member of the council shall be eligible to succeed himself for a consecutive term as a member.

(d) In the event a vacancy occurs in the prosecutor membership of the council as a result of death, resignation, removal, or failure of reelection as a prosecutor, the remaining members of the council shall elect a qualified person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of the member whose seat is vacant. The person elected to fill such vacancy shall take office immediately upon his election.

(d) In the event a vacancy occurs in the prosecutor membership of the council as a result of death, resignation, removal, or failure of reelection as a prosecutor, the remaining members of the council shall elect a qualified person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of the member whose seat is vacant. The person elected to fill such vacancy shall take office immediately upon his election.

(e) The council may, by two-thirds' vote of the members, remove any member of the council for failure to attend meetings, misconduct, incompetency, or neglect of duty.

(e) The council may, by two-thirds' vote of the members, remove any member of the council for failure to attend meetings, misconduct, incompetency, or neglect of duty.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-74 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-74
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-74
Status: in_force

The sums provided for under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-21-73 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and shall be paid over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury. The sums provided for under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-21-73 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from forfeited bonds and shall be paid over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following for remittance to the Office of the State Treasurer; provided, however, that if the local governing authority has an approved procedure to verify the applicant's income as set forth in Code Section 17-12-80 , the court officer shall remit 50 percent of such funds to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, and the remaining 50 percent shall be remitted to the local governing authority and reported to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected and disbursed pursuant to this article and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter.
O.C.G.A. § 15-2-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-2-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-2-1
Status: in_force

The entire state shall constitute one supreme judicial district.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-105-2 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-105-2
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-105.2
Status: in_force

In addition to any salary, fees, or expenses now or hereafter provided by law, the governing authority of each county is authorized to provide as contingent expenses for the operation of the office of clerk of the magistrate court, and payable from county funds, a monthly expense allowance of not less than the amount fixed in the following schedule:

Population

Minimum Monthly Expenses

0-- 11,889․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․$ 100.00

11,890-- 74,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․200.00

75,000--249,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․300.00

250,000--499,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․400.00

500,000 or more․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․500.00