O.C.G.A. § 15-6-3 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-3
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-3
Status: in_force

The terms of court for the superior courts for each of the judicial circuits shall commence as follows:

(1) ALAPAHA CIRCUIT: (A) Atkinson County--First Monday in April and October. (B) Berrien County--First Monday in February and August. (C) Clinch County--Third Monday in March and September. (D) Cook County--Second Monday in January and July. (E) Lanier County--Fourth Monday in April and October; provided, however, that if any term of court in the Alapaha Circuit begins on an official state holiday, the term of court shall commence on the following Tuesday; and if any other day within the term of court shall be an official state holiday, the court shall be closed for that holiday.

(1) ALAPAHA CIRCUIT:

(A) Atkinson County--First Monday in April and October.

(A) Atkinson County--First Monday in April and October.

(B) Berrien County--First Monday in February and August.

(B) Berrien County--First Monday in February and August.

(C) Clinch County--Third Monday in March and September.

(C) Clinch County--Third Monday in March and September.

(D) Cook County--Second Monday in January and July.

(D) Cook County--Second Monday in January and July.

(E) Lanier County--Fourth Monday in April and October;

(E) Lanier County--Fourth Monday in April and October;

provided, however, that if any term of court in the Alapaha Circuit begins on an official state holiday, the term of court shall commence on the following Tuesday; and if any other day within the term of court shall be an official state holiday, the court shall be closed for that holiday.

(2) ALCOVY CIRCUIT: (A) Newton County--Second and third Mondays in January, April, July, and October. (B) Walton County--First and second Mondays in February, May, August, and November.

(2) ALCOVY CIRCUIT:

(A) Newton County--Second and third Mondays in January, April, July, and October.

(A) Newton County--Second and third Mondays in January, April, July, and October.

(B) Walton County--First and second Mondays in February, May, August, and November.

(B) Walton County--First and second Mondays in February, May, August, and November.

(2.1) APPALACHIAN CIRCUIT: (A) Fannin County--Second Monday in May and second Monday in November. (B) Gilmer County--Second Monday in April and second Monday in October. (C) Pickens County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(2.1) APPALACHIAN CIRCUIT:

(A) Fannin County--Second Monday in May and second Monday in November.

(A) Fannin County--Second Monday in May and second Monday in November.

(B) Gilmer County--Second Monday in April and second Monday in October.

(B) Gilmer County--Second Monday in April and second Monday in October.

(C) Pickens County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(C) Pickens County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(3) ATLANTA CIRCUIT: Fulton County--First Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

(3) ATLANTA CIRCUIT:

Fulton County--First Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

(4) ATLANTIC CIRCUIT: (A) Bryan County--Third Monday in March and first Monday in November. (B) Evans County--First Monday in February and first Monday in August. (C) Liberty County--Second Monday in February and September. (D) Long County--First Monday in March and third Monday in August. (E) McIntosh County--Third Monday in May and first Monday in December. (F) Tattnall County--Third Monday in April and October.

(4) ATLANTIC CIRCUIT:

(A) Bryan County--Third Monday in March and first Monday in November.

(A) Bryan County--Third Monday in March and first Monday in November.

(B) Evans County--First Monday in February and first Monday in August.

(B) Evans County--First Monday in February and first Monday in August.

(C) Liberty County--Second Monday in February and September.

(C) Liberty County--Second Monday in February and September.

(D) Long County--First Monday in March and third Monday in August.

(D) Long County--First Monday in March and third Monday in August.

(E) McIntosh County--Third Monday in May and first Monday in December.

(E) McIntosh County--Third Monday in May and first Monday in December.

(F) Tattnall County--Third Monday in April and October.

(F) Tattnall County--Third Monday in April and October.

(5) AUGUSTA CIRCUIT: (A) Burke County--Fourth Monday in April and October. (B) Richmond County--Third Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

(5) AUGUSTA CIRCUIT:

(A) Burke County--Fourth Monday in April and October.

(A) Burke County--Fourth Monday in April and October.

(B) Richmond County--Third Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

(B) Richmond County--Third Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

(5.1) BELL-FORSYTH CIRCUIT: Forsyth County--Second Monday in March, July, and November.

(5.1) BELL-FORSYTH CIRCUIT:

Forsyth County--Second Monday in March, July, and November.

(6) BLUE RIDGE CIRCUIT: Cherokee County--Second Monday in January, May, and September.

(6) BLUE RIDGE CIRCUIT:

Cherokee County--Second Monday in January, May, and September.

(7) BRUNSWICK CIRCUIT: (A) Appling County--Second and third Mondays in February and third and fourth Mondays in October. (B) Camden County--First Monday in April and November. (C) Glynn County--Second Monday in March and September. (D) Jeff Davis County--First and second Mondays in March; fourth Monday in September; and first Monday in October. (E) Wayne County--Third and fourth Mondays in April and November.

(7) BRUNSWICK CIRCUIT:

(A) Appling County--Second and third Mondays in February and third and fourth Mondays in October.

(A) Appling County--Second and third Mondays in February and third and fourth Mondays in October.

(B) Camden County--First Monday in April and November.

(B) Camden County--First Monday in April and November.

(C) Glynn County--Second Monday in March and September.

(C) Glynn County--Second Monday in March and September.

(D) Jeff Davis County--First and second Mondays in March; fourth Monday in September; and first Monday in October.

(D) Jeff Davis County--First and second Mondays in March; fourth Monday in September; and first Monday in October.

(E) Wayne County--Third and fourth Mondays in April and November.

(E) Wayne County--Third and fourth Mondays in April and November.

(8) CHATTAHOOCHEE CIRCUIT: (A) Chattahoochee County--Fourth Monday in March and September. (B) Harris County--Second Monday in January, May, and September. (C) Marion County--Fourth Monday in April and October. (D) Muscogee County--First Monday in February, April, June, August, October, and December. (E) Talbot County--Second Monday in March and November and third Monday in August. (F) Taylor County--Second Monday in February, June, and October.

(8) CHATTAHOOCHEE CIRCUIT:

(A) Chattahoochee County--Fourth Monday in March and September.

(A) Chattahoochee County--Fourth Monday in March and September.

(B) Harris County--Second Monday in January, May, and September.

(B) Harris County--Second Monday in January, May, and September.

(C) Marion County--Fourth Monday in April and October.

(C) Marion County--Fourth Monday in April and October.

(D) Muscogee County--First Monday in February, April, June, August, October, and December.

(D) Muscogee County--First Monday in February, April, June, August, October, and December.

(E) Talbot County--Second Monday in March and November and third Monday in August.

(E) Talbot County--Second Monday in March and November and third Monday in August.

(F) Taylor County--Second Monday in February, June, and October.

(F) Taylor County--Second Monday in February, June, and October.

(9) CHEROKEE CIRCUIT: (A) Bartow County--First Monday in February, May, August, and November. (B) Gordon County--First Monday in March, December, and June; and second Monday in September.

(9) CHEROKEE CIRCUIT:

(A) Bartow County--First Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(A) Bartow County--First Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(B) Gordon County--First Monday in March, December, and June; and second Monday in September.

(B) Gordon County--First Monday in March, December, and June; and second Monday in September.

(10) CLAYTON CIRCUIT: Clayton County--First Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(10) CLAYTON CIRCUIT:

Clayton County--First Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(11) COBB CIRCUIT: Cobb County--Second Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

(11) COBB CIRCUIT:

Cobb County--Second Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

(11.1) COLUMBIA CIRCUIT: Columbia County--Fourth Monday in March and September.

(11.1) COLUMBIA CIRCUIT:

Columbia County--Fourth Monday in March and September.

(12) CONASAUGA CIRCUIT: (A) Murray County--Second Monday in February and August. (B) Whitfield County--Second Monday in January and July.

(12) CONASAUGA CIRCUIT:

(A) Murray County--Second Monday in February and August.

(A) Murray County--Second Monday in February and August.

(B) Whitfield County--Second Monday in January and July.

(B) Whitfield County--Second Monday in January and July.

(13) Cordele Circuit: (A) Ben Hill County--Second and third Mondays in January; first, second, and third Mondays in April; third and fourth Mondays in June; and third and fourth Mondays in September and Monday following. (B) Crisp County--Third and fourth Mondays in February and Monday following; third and fourth Mondays in May; first, second, and third Mondays in August; and second and third Mondays in November. (C) Dooly County--First and second Mondays in February; fourth Monday in April and Monday following; third and fourth Mondays in July; and third and fourth Mondays in October. (D) Wilcox County--Second and third Mondays in March; fourth Monday in August and Monday following; and first and second Mondays in December.

(13) Cordele Circuit:

(A) Ben Hill County--Second and third Mondays in January; first, second, and third Mondays in April; third and fourth Mondays in June; and third and fourth Mondays in September and Monday following.

(A) Ben Hill County--Second and third Mondays in January; first, second, and third Mondays in April; third and fourth Mondays in June; and third and fourth Mondays in September and Monday following.

(B) Crisp County--Third and fourth Mondays in February and Monday following; third and fourth Mondays in May; first, second, and third Mondays in August; and second and third Mondays in November.

(B) Crisp County--Third and fourth Mondays in February and Monday following; third and fourth Mondays in May; first, second, and third Mondays in August; and second and third Mondays in November.

(C) Dooly County--First and second Mondays in February; fourth Monday in April and Monday following; third and fourth Mondays in July; and third and fourth Mondays in October.

(C) Dooly County--First and second Mondays in February; fourth Monday in April and Monday following; third and fourth Mondays in July; and third and fourth Mondays in October.

(D) Wilcox County--Second and third Mondays in March; fourth Monday in August and Monday following; and first and second Mondays in December.

(D) Wilcox County--Second and third Mondays in March; fourth Monday in August and Monday following; and first and second Mondays in December.

(14) COWETA CIRCUIT: (A) Carroll County--Second Monday in January and first Monday in April and third Monday in June and first Monday in October. (B) Coweta County--First Monday in March and first Tuesday in September. (C) Heard County--Third Monday in March and September. (D) Meriwether County--Third Monday in February, May, August, and November. (E) Troup County--First Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(14) COWETA CIRCUIT:

(A) Carroll County--Second Monday in January and first Monday in April and third Monday in June and first Monday in October.

(A) Carroll County--Second Monday in January and first Monday in April and third Monday in June and first Monday in October.

(B) Coweta County--First Monday in March and first Tuesday in September.

(B) Coweta County--First Monday in March and first Tuesday in September.

(C) Heard County--Third Monday in March and September.

(C) Heard County--Third Monday in March and September.

(D) Meriwether County--Third Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(D) Meriwether County--Third Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(E) Troup County--First Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(E) Troup County--First Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(15) DOUGHERTY CIRCUIT: Dougherty County--Second Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

(15) DOUGHERTY CIRCUIT:

Dougherty County--Second Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

(15.1) DOUGLAS CIRCUIT: Douglas County--Second Monday in April and October.

(15.1) DOUGLAS CIRCUIT:

Douglas County--Second Monday in April and October.

(16) DUBLIN CIRCUIT: (A) Johnson County--Third Monday in March, June, September, and December. (B) Laurens County--Fourth Monday in January, April, July, and October. (C) Treutlen County--Third Monday in February and August. (D) Twiggs County--Second Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(16) DUBLIN CIRCUIT:

(A) Johnson County--Third Monday in March, June, September, and December.

(A) Johnson County--Third Monday in March, June, September, and December.

(B) Laurens County--Fourth Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(B) Laurens County--Fourth Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(C) Treutlen County--Third Monday in February and August.

(C) Treutlen County--Third Monday in February and August.

(D) Twiggs County--Second Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(D) Twiggs County--Second Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(17) EASTERN CIRCUIT: Chatham County--First Monday in March, June, September, and December.

(17) EASTERN CIRCUIT:

Chatham County--First Monday in March, June, September, and December.

(17.1) ENOTAH CIRCUIT: (A) Towns County--January 1 and July 1. (B) Union County--January 1 and July 1. (C) Lumpkin County--Fourth Monday in February and August. (D) White County--First Monday in April and October.

(17.1) ENOTAH CIRCUIT:

(A) Towns County--January 1 and July 1.

(A) Towns County--January 1 and July 1.

(B) Union County--January 1 and July 1.

(B) Union County--January 1 and July 1.

(C) Lumpkin County--Fourth Monday in February and August.

(C) Lumpkin County--Fourth Monday in February and August.

(D) White County--First Monday in April and October.

(D) White County--First Monday in April and October.

(18) FLINT CIRCUIT: Henry County--Fourth Monday in January, April, and October and second Monday in July.

(18) FLINT CIRCUIT:

Henry County--Fourth Monday in January, April, and October and second Monday in July.

(19) GRIFFIN CIRCUIT: (A) Fayette County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September. (B) Pike County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September. (C) Spalding County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September. (D) Upson County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(19) GRIFFIN CIRCUIT:

(A) Fayette County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(A) Fayette County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(B) Pike County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(B) Pike County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(C) Spalding County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(C) Spalding County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(D) Upson County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(D) Upson County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(20) GWINNETT CIRCUIT: Gwinnett County--First Monday in March, June, and December and second Monday in September.

(20) GWINNETT CIRCUIT:

Gwinnett County--First Monday in March, June, and December and second Monday in September.

(21) HOUSTON CIRCUIT: Houston County--First Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(21) HOUSTON CIRCUIT:

Houston County--First Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(22) LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT: (A) Catoosa County--First Monday in March and second Monday in September. (B) Chattooga County--First Monday in February and August. (C) Dade County--First Monday in April and second Monday in October. (D) Walker County--First Monday in May and November.

(22) LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT:

(A) Catoosa County--First Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(A) Catoosa County--First Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(B) Chattooga County--First Monday in February and August.

(B) Chattooga County--First Monday in February and August.

(C) Dade County--First Monday in April and second Monday in October.

(C) Dade County--First Monday in April and second Monday in October.

(D) Walker County--First Monday in May and November.

(D) Walker County--First Monday in May and November.

(23) MACON CIRCUIT: (A) Bibb County--First Monday in February, April, June, August, October, and December. (B) Crawford County--Third and fourth Mondays in March and October. (C) Peach County--First and second Mondays in March and August and third and fourth Mondays in November.

(23) MACON CIRCUIT:

(A) Bibb County--First Monday in February, April, June, August, October, and December.

(A) Bibb County--First Monday in February, April, June, August, October, and December.

(B) Crawford County--Third and fourth Mondays in March and October.

(B) Crawford County--Third and fourth Mondays in March and October.

(C) Peach County--First and second Mondays in March and August and third and fourth Mondays in November.

(C) Peach County--First and second Mondays in March and August and third and fourth Mondays in November.

(24) MIDDLE CIRCUIT: (A) Candler County--First and second Mondays in February and August. (B) Emanuel County--Second Monday in January, April, July, and October. (C) Jefferson County--Second Monday in May and November. (D) Toombs County--Fourth Monday in February, May, August, and November. (E) Washington County--First Monday in March, June, September, and December.

(24) MIDDLE CIRCUIT:

(A) Candler County--First and second Mondays in February and August.

(A) Candler County--First and second Mondays in February and August.

(B) Emanuel County--Second Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(B) Emanuel County--Second Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(C) Jefferson County--Second Monday in May and November.

(C) Jefferson County--Second Monday in May and November.

(D) Toombs County--Fourth Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(D) Toombs County--Fourth Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(E) Washington County--First Monday in March, June, September, and December.

(E) Washington County--First Monday in March, June, September, and December.

(25) MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT: (A) Habersham County--January 1 and July 1. (B) Rabun County--January 1 and July 1. (C) Stephens County--January 1 and July 1.

(25) MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT:

(A) Habersham County--January 1 and July 1.

(A) Habersham County--January 1 and July 1.

(B) Rabun County--January 1 and July 1.

(B) Rabun County--January 1 and July 1.

(C) Stephens County--January 1 and July 1.

(C) Stephens County--January 1 and July 1.

(26) NORTHEASTERN CIRCUIT: (A) Dawson County--First Monday in March and second Monday in September. (B) Hall County--Second Monday in January, April, and July, and first Monday in October.

(26) NORTHEASTERN CIRCUIT:

(A) Dawson County--First Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(A) Dawson County--First Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(B) Hall County--Second Monday in January, April, and July, and first Monday in October.

(B) Hall County--Second Monday in January, April, and July, and first Monday in October.

(27) NORTHERN CIRCUIT: (A) Elbert County--Third Monday in January and fourth Monday in July. (B) Franklin County--Third Monday in March and September. (C) Hart County--Third Monday in February and August. (D) Madison County--Third Monday in April and October. (E) Oglethorpe County--Third Monday in May and November.

(27) NORTHERN CIRCUIT:

(A) Elbert County--Third Monday in January and fourth Monday in July.

(A) Elbert County--Third Monday in January and fourth Monday in July.

(B) Franklin County--Third Monday in March and September.

(B) Franklin County--Third Monday in March and September.

(C) Hart County--Third Monday in February and August.

(C) Hart County--Third Monday in February and August.

(D) Madison County--Third Monday in April and October.

(D) Madison County--Third Monday in April and October.

(E) Oglethorpe County--Third Monday in May and November.

(E) Oglethorpe County--Third Monday in May and November.

(28) OCMULGEE CIRCUIT: (A) Baldwin County--Second Monday in January, April, July, and October. (B) Greene County--Fourth Monday in January, April, August, and November. (C) Hancock County--Fourth Monday in March and September. (D) Jasper County--Second Monday in February, May, August, and November. (E) Jones County--First Monday in February and August and third Monday in April and October. (F) Morgan County--First Monday in March, June, September, and December. (G) Putnam County--Third Monday in March, June, September, and December. (H) Wilkinson County--Fourth Monday in February, first Monday in April and October, and third Monday in August.

(28) OCMULGEE CIRCUIT:

(A) Baldwin County--Second Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(A) Baldwin County--Second Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(B) Greene County--Fourth Monday in January, April, August, and November.

(B) Greene County--Fourth Monday in January, April, August, and November.

(C) Hancock County--Fourth Monday in March and September.

(C) Hancock County--Fourth Monday in March and September.

(D) Jasper County--Second Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(D) Jasper County--Second Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(E) Jones County--First Monday in February and August and third Monday in April and October.

(E) Jones County--First Monday in February and August and third Monday in April and October.

(F) Morgan County--First Monday in March, June, September, and December.

(F) Morgan County--First Monday in March, June, September, and December.

(G) Putnam County--Third Monday in March, June, September, and December.

(G) Putnam County--Third Monday in March, June, September, and December.

(H) Wilkinson County--Fourth Monday in February, first Monday in April and October, and third Monday in August.

(H) Wilkinson County--Fourth Monday in February, first Monday in April and October, and third Monday in August.

(29) OCONEE CIRCUIT: (A) Bleckley County--Second Monday in March and July and fourth Monday in October, and there shall be a grand jury for each term. (B) Dodge County--Third Monday in February, first Monday in June, and last Monday in September, and there shall be a grand jury for each term. (C) Montgomery County--First Monday in February and second Monday in August, and there shall be a grand jury for each term. (D) Pulaski County--Second Monday in April and September and first Monday in December, and there shall be a grand jury for each term. (E) Telfair County--Third Monday in March and August and first Monday in November, and there shall be a grand jury for each term. (F) Wheeler County--Last Monday in January and first Monday in August, and there shall be a grand jury for each term.

(29) OCONEE CIRCUIT:

(A) Bleckley County--Second Monday in March and July and fourth Monday in October, and there shall be a grand jury for each term.

(A) Bleckley County--Second Monday in March and July and fourth Monday in October, and there shall be a grand jury for each term.

(B) Dodge County--Third Monday in February, first Monday in June, and last Monday in September, and there shall be a grand jury for each term.

(B) Dodge County--Third Monday in February, first Monday in June, and last Monday in September, and there shall be a grand jury for each term.

(C) Montgomery County--First Monday in February and second Monday in August, and there shall be a grand jury for each term.

(C) Montgomery County--First Monday in February and second Monday in August, and there shall be a grand jury for each term.

(D) Pulaski County--Second Monday in April and September and first Monday in December, and there shall be a grand jury for each term.

(D) Pulaski County--Second Monday in April and September and first Monday in December, and there shall be a grand jury for each term.

(E) Telfair County--Third Monday in March and August and first Monday in November, and there shall be a grand jury for each term.

(E) Telfair County--Third Monday in March and August and first Monday in November, and there shall be a grand jury for each term.

(F) Wheeler County--Last Monday in January and first Monday in August, and there shall be a grand jury for each term.

(F) Wheeler County--Last Monday in January and first Monday in August, and there shall be a grand jury for each term.

(30) OGEECHEE CIRCUIT: (A) Bulloch County--First Monday in February, May, August, and November. (B) Effingham County--First Monday in June and December. (C) Jenkins County--First Monday in March and September. (D) Screven County--Second Monday in January and first Monday in April, July, and October.

(30) OGEECHEE CIRCUIT:

(A) Bulloch County--First Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(A) Bulloch County--First Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(B) Effingham County--First Monday in June and December.

(B) Effingham County--First Monday in June and December.

(C) Jenkins County--First Monday in March and September.

(C) Jenkins County--First Monday in March and September.

(D) Screven County--Second Monday in January and first Monday in April, July, and October.

(D) Screven County--Second Monday in January and first Monday in April, July, and October.

(31) PATAULA CIRCUIT: (A) Clay County--Second Monday in March and September. (B) Early County--Second Monday in January and July. (C) Miller County--Third Monday in February and August. (D) Quitman County--Fourth Monday in March and September. (E) Randolph County--Second Monday in May and November. (F) Seminole County--Third Monday in April and October. (G) Terrell County--First Monday in June and December.

(31) PATAULA CIRCUIT:

(A) Clay County--Second Monday in March and September.

(A) Clay County--Second Monday in March and September.

(B) Early County--Second Monday in January and July.

(B) Early County--Second Monday in January and July.

(C) Miller County--Third Monday in February and August.

(C) Miller County--Third Monday in February and August.

(D) Quitman County--Fourth Monday in March and September.

(D) Quitman County--Fourth Monday in March and September.

(E) Randolph County--Second Monday in May and November.

(E) Randolph County--Second Monday in May and November.

(F) Seminole County--Third Monday in April and October.

(F) Seminole County--Third Monday in April and October.

(G) Terrell County--First Monday in June and December.

(G) Terrell County--First Monday in June and December.

(31.1) PAULDING CIRCUIT: Paulding County--Second Monday in January and July.

(31.1) PAULDING CIRCUIT:

Paulding County--Second Monday in January and July.

(32) PIEDMONT CIRCUIT: (A) Banks County--First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term. (B) Barrow County--First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term. (C) Jackson County--First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term.

(32) PIEDMONT CIRCUIT:

(A) Banks County--First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term.

(A) Banks County--First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term.

(B) Barrow County--First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term.

(B) Barrow County--First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term.

(C) Jackson County--First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term.

(C) Jackson County--First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term.

(32.1) ROCKDALE CIRCUIT: Rockdale County--First Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(32.1) ROCKDALE CIRCUIT:

Rockdale County--First Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(33) ROME CIRCUIT: Floyd County--Second Monday in January, March, July, and September and first Monday in May and November.

(33) ROME CIRCUIT:

Floyd County--Second Monday in January, March, July, and September and first Monday in May and November.

(34) SOUTH GEORGIA CIRCUIT: (A) Baker County--Third Monday in January and July. (B) Calhoun County--Last Monday in May and November. (C) Decatur County--First Monday in May and November. (D) Grady County--Third Monday in March and September. (E) Mitchell County--Third Monday in April and October.

(34) SOUTH GEORGIA CIRCUIT:

(A) Baker County--Third Monday in January and July.

(A) Baker County--Third Monday in January and July.

(B) Calhoun County--Last Monday in May and November.

(B) Calhoun County--Last Monday in May and November.

(C) Decatur County--First Monday in May and November.

(C) Decatur County--First Monday in May and November.

(D) Grady County--Third Monday in March and September.

(D) Grady County--Third Monday in March and September.

(E) Mitchell County--Third Monday in April and October.

(E) Mitchell County--Third Monday in April and October.

(35) SOUTHERN CIRCUIT: (A) Brooks County--First Monday in April and October. (B) Colquitt County--First Monday in February and August. (C) Echols County--First Monday in February and August. (D) Lowndes County--First Monday in March and first Tuesday immediately following first Monday in September. (E) Thomas County--First Monday in April and October.

(35) SOUTHERN CIRCUIT:

(A) Brooks County--First Monday in April and October.

(A) Brooks County--First Monday in April and October.

(B) Colquitt County--First Monday in February and August.

(B) Colquitt County--First Monday in February and August.

(C) Echols County--First Monday in February and August.

(C) Echols County--First Monday in February and August.

(D) Lowndes County--First Monday in March and first Tuesday immediately following first Monday in September.

(D) Lowndes County--First Monday in March and first Tuesday immediately following first Monday in September.

(E) Thomas County--First Monday in April and October.

(E) Thomas County--First Monday in April and October.

(36) SOUTHWESTERN CIRCUIT: (A) Lee County--Fourth Monday in April and October. (B) Macon County--Second Monday in May and November. (C) Schley County--Second Monday in February and August. (D) Stewart County--Third Monday in March and September. (E) Sumter County--Fourth Monday in February, May, and August and the Monday following the fourth Thursday in November. (F) Webster County--Second Monday in January and July.

(36) SOUTHWESTERN CIRCUIT:

(A) Lee County--Fourth Monday in April and October.

(A) Lee County--Fourth Monday in April and October.

(B) Macon County--Second Monday in May and November.

(B) Macon County--Second Monday in May and November.

(C) Schley County--Second Monday in February and August.

(C) Schley County--Second Monday in February and August.

(D) Stewart County--Third Monday in March and September.

(D) Stewart County--Third Monday in March and September.

(E) Sumter County--Fourth Monday in February, May, and August and the Monday following the fourth Thursday in November.

(E) Sumter County--Fourth Monday in February, May, and August and the Monday following the fourth Thursday in November.

(F) Webster County--Second Monday in January and July.

(F) Webster County--Second Monday in January and July.

(37) STONE MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT: DeKalb County--First Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

(37) STONE MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT:

DeKalb County--First Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

(38) TALLAPOOSA CIRCUIT: (A) Haralson County--Third Monday in January and August. (B) Polk County--Third Monday in March and July; provided, however, that in the Tallapoosa Circuit, if the Monday set for the term of court to begin is a legal holiday, the term of court shall commence on the Tuesday next following that Monday.

(38) TALLAPOOSA CIRCUIT:

(A) Haralson County--Third Monday in January and August.

(A) Haralson County--Third Monday in January and August.

(B) Polk County--Third Monday in March and July;

(B) Polk County--Third Monday in March and July;

provided, however, that in the Tallapoosa Circuit, if the Monday set for the term of court to begin is a legal holiday, the term of court shall commence on the Tuesday next following that Monday.

(39) TIFTON CIRCUIT: (A) Irwin County--Second Monday in February and second Monday in August. (B) Tift County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September. (C) Turner County--Second Monday in April and second Monday in October. (D) Worth County--Second Monday in January and second Monday in July.

(39) TIFTON CIRCUIT:

(A) Irwin County--Second Monday in February and second Monday in August.

(A) Irwin County--Second Monday in February and second Monday in August.

(B) Tift County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(B) Tift County--Second Monday in March and second Monday in September.

(C) Turner County--Second Monday in April and second Monday in October.

(C) Turner County--Second Monday in April and second Monday in October.

(D) Worth County--Second Monday in January and second Monday in July.

(D) Worth County--Second Monday in January and second Monday in July.

(40) TOOMBS CIRCUIT: (A) Glascock County--Third Monday in February, May, August, and November. (B) Lincoln County--Fourth Monday in January, third Monday in April, fourth Monday in July, and third Monday in October. (C) McDuffie County--Second Monday in March, June, September, and December. (D) Taliaferro County--Fourth Monday in February, May, August, and November. (E) Warren County--Third Monday in January and first Monday in April, July, and October. (F) Wilkes County--First Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(40) TOOMBS CIRCUIT:

(A) Glascock County--Third Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(A) Glascock County--Third Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(B) Lincoln County--Fourth Monday in January, third Monday in April, fourth Monday in July, and third Monday in October.

(B) Lincoln County--Fourth Monday in January, third Monday in April, fourth Monday in July, and third Monday in October.

(C) McDuffie County--Second Monday in March, June, September, and December.

(C) McDuffie County--Second Monday in March, June, September, and December.

(D) Taliaferro County--Fourth Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(D) Taliaferro County--Fourth Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(E) Warren County--Third Monday in January and first Monday in April, July, and October.

(E) Warren County--Third Monday in January and first Monday in April, July, and October.

(F) Wilkes County--First Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(F) Wilkes County--First Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(40.1) TOWALIGA CIRCUIT: (A) Butts County--Second Monday in January, April, July, and October. (B) Lamar County--Second Monday in March, June, September, and December. (C) Monroe County--Second Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(40.1) TOWALIGA CIRCUIT:

(A) Butts County--Second Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(A) Butts County--Second Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(B) Lamar County--Second Monday in March, June, September, and December.

(B) Lamar County--Second Monday in March, June, September, and December.

(C) Monroe County--Second Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(C) Monroe County--Second Monday in February, May, August, and November.

(41) WAYCROSS CIRCUIT: (A) Bacon County--Third Monday in April and October. (B) Brantley County--Fourth Monday in February and August. (C) Charlton County-- Second Monday in February and August. (D) Coffee County-- Second Monday in March and September. (E) Pierce County-- Third Monday in March and September. (F) Ware County-- Second Monday in April and October. provided, however, that the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled on the first day of each new term but upon a date and time as scheduled by the court.

(41) WAYCROSS CIRCUIT:

(A) Bacon County--Third Monday in April and October.

(A) Bacon County--Third Monday in April and October.

(B) Brantley County--Fourth Monday in February and August.

(B) Brantley County--Fourth Monday in February and August.

(C) Charlton County-- Second Monday in February and August.

(C) Charlton County-- Second Monday in February and August.

(D) Coffee County-- Second Monday in March and September.

(D) Coffee County-- Second Monday in March and September.

(E) Pierce County-- Third Monday in March and September.

(E) Pierce County-- Third Monday in March and September.

(F) Ware County-- Second Monday in April and October.

(F) Ware County-- Second Monday in April and October.

provided, however, that the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled on the first day of each new term but upon a date and time as scheduled by the court.

(42) WESTERN CIRCUIT: (A) Clarke County--Second Monday in January, April, July, and October. (B) Oconee County--Second Monday in March and September.

(42) WESTERN CIRCUIT:

(A) Clarke County--Second Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(A) Clarke County--Second Monday in January, April, July, and October.

(B) Oconee County--Second Monday in March and September.

(B) Oconee County--Second Monday in March and September.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-141 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-141
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-141
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Commission” means the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission created in Code Section 15-21-142 .

(1) “Commission” means the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission created in Code Section 15-21-142 .

(2) “Trust fund” means the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund created by Code Section 15-21-148 .

(2) “Trust fund” means the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund created by Code Section 15-21-148 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-135 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-135
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-135
Status: in_force

(a) All trial jurors in the courts of this state shall be disqualified to act or serve in any case or matter when such jurors are related by consanguinity or affinity to any party interested in the result of the case or matter within the third degree as computed according to the civil law. Relationship more remote shall not be a disqualification.

(a) All trial jurors in the courts of this state shall be disqualified to act or serve in any case or matter when such jurors are related by consanguinity or affinity to any party interested in the result of the case or matter within the third degree as computed according to the civil law. Relationship more remote shall not be a disqualification.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, any juror, irrespective of his relationship to a party to the case or his interest in the case, shall be qualified to try any civil case when there is no defense filed unless one of the parties to the case objects to the related juror.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, any juror, irrespective of his relationship to a party to the case or his interest in the case, shall be qualified to try any civil case when there is no defense filed unless one of the parties to the case objects to the related juror.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-153 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-153
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-153
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided by local law, the governing authority of the county shall determine whether the prosecuting attorney of a probate court shall be a full-time or part-time prosecuting attorney.

(a) Unless otherwise provided by local law, the governing authority of the county shall determine whether the prosecuting attorney of a probate court shall be a full-time or part-time prosecuting attorney.

(b) Any full-time prosecuting attorney of a probate court and any full-time employees of the prosecuting attorney of a probate court shall not engage in the private practice of law.

(b) Any full-time prosecuting attorney of a probate court and any full-time employees of the prosecuting attorney of a probate court shall not engage in the private practice of law.

(c) Any part-time prosecuting attorney of a probate court and any part-time assistant prosecuting attorney of a probate court may engage in the private practice of law, but shall not practice in the probate court or appear in any matter in which that prosecuting attorney has exercised jurisdiction. A prosecuting attorney of a probate court and any assistant prosecuting attorney of a probate court shall be subject to all laws and rules governing the conduct of prosecuting attorneys in this state.

(c) Any part-time prosecuting attorney of a probate court and any part-time assistant prosecuting attorney of a probate court may engage in the private practice of law, but shall not practice in the probate court or appear in any matter in which that prosecuting attorney has exercised jurisdiction. A prosecuting attorney of a probate court and any assistant prosecuting attorney of a probate court shall be subject to all laws and rules governing the conduct of prosecuting attorneys in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-210 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-210
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-210
Status: in_force

(a) If not held in conjunction with an adjudication hearing, a disposition hearing shall be held and completed within 30 days after the conclusion of an adjudication hearing.

(a) If not held in conjunction with an adjudication hearing, a disposition hearing shall be held and completed within 30 days after the conclusion of an adjudication hearing.

(b) The court may consider any evidence, including hearsay evidence, that the court finds to be relevant, reliable, and necessary to determine the needs of a child adjudicated as a dependent child and the most appropriate disposition.

(b) The court may consider any evidence, including hearsay evidence, that the court finds to be relevant, reliable, and necessary to determine the needs of a child adjudicated as a dependent child and the most appropriate disposition.

(c) Before determining the appropriate disposition, the court shall receive in evidence: (1) The social study report as provided for in Code Section 15-11-191 , if applicable, and the child adjudicated as a dependent child's proposed written case plan. The social study report and case plan shall be filed with the court not less than 48 hours before the disposition hearing; (2) Any study or evaluation made by a guardian ad litem appointed by the court; (3) Any psychological, medical, developmental, or educational study or evaluation of the child adjudicated as a dependent child; and (4) Other relevant and material evidence as may be offered, including, but not limited to, the willingness of the caregiver to provide legal permanency for the child adjudicated as a dependent child if reunification is unsuccessful.

(c) Before determining the appropriate disposition, the court shall receive in evidence:

(1) The social study report as provided for in Code Section 15-11-191 , if applicable, and the child adjudicated as a dependent child's proposed written case plan. The social study report and case plan shall be filed with the court not less than 48 hours before the disposition hearing;

(1) The social study report as provided for in Code Section 15-11-191 , if applicable, and the child adjudicated as a dependent child's proposed written case plan. The social study report and case plan shall be filed with the court not less than 48 hours before the disposition hearing;

(2) Any study or evaluation made by a guardian ad litem appointed by the court;

(2) Any study or evaluation made by a guardian ad litem appointed by the court;

(3) Any psychological, medical, developmental, or educational study or evaluation of the child adjudicated as a dependent child; and

(3) Any psychological, medical, developmental, or educational study or evaluation of the child adjudicated as a dependent child; and

(4) Other relevant and material evidence as may be offered, including, but not limited to, the willingness of the caregiver to provide legal permanency for the child adjudicated as a dependent child if reunification is unsuccessful.

(4) Other relevant and material evidence as may be offered, including, but not limited to, the willingness of the caregiver to provide legal permanency for the child adjudicated as a dependent child if reunification is unsuccessful.

(d) Prior to a disposition hearing, and upon request, the parties and their attorneys shall be afforded an opportunity to examine any written reports received by the court.

(d) Prior to a disposition hearing, and upon request, the parties and their attorneys shall be afforded an opportunity to examine any written reports received by the court.

(e)(1) Portions of written reports received by the court which are not relied on by the court in reaching its decision, which if revealed would be prejudicial to the interests of any party to the proceeding, or which reveal confidential sources, may be withheld in the court's discretion. (2) Parties and their attorneys shall be given the opportunity to controvert written reports received by the court and to cross-examine individuals making such reports.

(e)(1) Portions of written reports received by the court which are not relied on by the court in reaching its decision, which if revealed would be prejudicial to the interests of any party to the proceeding, or which reveal confidential sources, may be withheld in the court's discretion.

(e)(1) Portions of written reports received by the court which are not relied on by the court in reaching its decision, which if revealed would be prejudicial to the interests of any party to the proceeding, or which reveal confidential sources, may be withheld in the court's discretion.

(2) Parties and their attorneys shall be given the opportunity to controvert written reports received by the court and to cross-examine individuals making such reports.

(2) Parties and their attorneys shall be given the opportunity to controvert written reports received by the court and to cross-examine individuals making such reports.

(f) At the conclusion of the disposition hearing, the court shall set the time and date for the first periodic review hearing and the permanency plan hearing.

(f) At the conclusion of the disposition hearing, the court shall set the time and date for the first periodic review hearing and the permanency plan hearing.
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-5 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-7-5
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-7-5
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Pursuant to rules promulgated by the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board in effect on June 30, 2022, a state court shall provide for the filing of pleadings in criminal cases and any other document related thereto and for the acceptance of payments and remittances by electronic means. (2) The Judicial Council of Georgia shall submit the uniform standards adopted by the board pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection (h) of Code Section 15-5-24.1 to The Council of State Court Judges. The chief state court judge of each county shall assist the state court clerk with the implementation of such uniform standards. A state court judge may order any party to provide data needed by the clerk to facilitate transmission of data.

(a)(1) Pursuant to rules promulgated by the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board in effect on June 30, 2022, a state court shall provide for the filing of pleadings in criminal cases and any other document related thereto and for the acceptance of payments and remittances by electronic means.

(a)(1) Pursuant to rules promulgated by the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board in effect on June 30, 2022, a state court shall provide for the filing of pleadings in criminal cases and any other document related thereto and for the acceptance of payments and remittances by electronic means.

(2) The Judicial Council of Georgia shall submit the uniform standards adopted by the board pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection (h) of Code Section 15-5-24.1 to The Council of State Court Judges. The chief state court judge of each county shall assist the state court clerk with the implementation of such uniform standards. A state court judge may order any party to provide data needed by the clerk to facilitate transmission of data.

(2) The Judicial Council of Georgia shall submit the uniform standards adopted by the board pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection (h) of Code Section 15-5-24.1 to The Council of State Court Judges. The chief state court judge of each county shall assist the state court clerk with the implementation of such uniform standards. A state court judge may order any party to provide data needed by the clerk to facilitate transmission of data.

(b)(1) On and after January 1, 2019, except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, all pleadings and any other document related thereto filed by an attorney to initiate a civil action or in a civil case in a state court shall be filed by electronic means through the court's electronic filing service provider. Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, once a court has commenced mandatory electronic filings in civil cases, a clerk shall not accept, file, or docket any pleading or any other form of paper document related thereto from an attorney in a civil case. (2)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, a court's electronic filing service provider may charge a fee which shall be a recoverable court cost and only include a: (i) One-time fee for electronically filing pleadings or documents in a civil action and the electronic service of pleadings, regardless of how many parties shall be served, which shall not exceed $30.00 per filer, per party. Such fee shall be paid at the time of the first filing on behalf of a party; provided that when filings are submitted via a public access terminal, upon the first filing not using such terminal, such fee shall be paid; (ii) Supplemental fee of $5.00 for each filing made in a civil action after a party has made ten electronic filings in such civil action; and (iii) Convenience fee for credit card and bank drafting services, which shall not exceed 3.5 percent plus a 30¢ payment services fee per transaction. (B) No electronic filing service provider shall charge a fee pursuant to this paragraph for the filing of: (i) Pleadings or documents filed by the Department of Law, the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of the Secretary of State, a solicitor-general in his or her official capacity, or a public defender in his or her official capacity; (ii) Pleadings or documents filed on behalf of municipal corporations or county governments; or (iii) Leave of absence or conflict notices filed pursuant to the Uniform Rules for the State Courts. (C) With respect to the fee charged pursuant to division (i) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the clerk of state court shall retain $2.00 of the transaction fee and remit it to the governing authority of the county. No other portion of the transaction fee shall be remitted to any other office or entity of the state or governing authority of a county or municipality. (D) An attorney, or party if he or she is pro se, shall be allowed unlimited access to view and download any pleading or document electronically filed in connection to the civil action in which he or she is counsel of record or pro se litigant, and an electronic service provider shall not be authorized to charge or collect a fee for such viewing or downloading. (3) This subsection shall not apply to filings: (A) In connection with: (i) A pauper's affidavit; (ii) Pleadings or documents filed under seal or presented to a court in camera or ex parte; or (iii) Pleadings or documents to which access is otherwise restricted by law or court order; (B) Made physically at the courthouse by an attorney or his or her designee or an individual who is not an attorney; provided, however, that the clerk shall require such pleadings or documents made physically at the courthouse by an attorney or his or her designee be submitted via a public access terminal in the clerk's office. The clerk shall not charge the fee as set forth in division (2)(A)(i) of this subsection for such filing but when payment is submitted by credit card or bank draft, the clerk may charge the convenience fee as set forth in division (2)(A)(iii) of this subsection; (C) Made in a court located in an area that has been declared to be in a state of emergency pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38. The Judicial Council of Georgia shall provide rules for filings in such circumstances; or (D) Made prior to the commencement of mandatory electronic filing for such court, wherein the filer shall continue to pay fees applicable to the case on the date of the first filing; provided, however, that a party may elect to make future filings through the court's electronic filing service provider and pay the applicable fees. (4) The Judicial Council of Georgia shall make and publish in print or electronically such statewide minimum standards and rules as it deems necessary to carry out this Code section. Each clerk of state court shall develop and enact policies and procedures necessary to carry out the standards and rules created by the Judicial Council of Georgia.

(b)(1) On and after January 1, 2019, except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, all pleadings and any other document related thereto filed by an attorney to initiate a civil action or in a civil case in a state court shall be filed by electronic means through the court's electronic filing service provider. Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, once a court has commenced mandatory electronic filings in civil cases, a clerk shall not accept, file, or docket any pleading or any other form of paper document related thereto from an attorney in a civil case.

(b)(1) On and after January 1, 2019, except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, all pleadings and any other document related thereto filed by an attorney to initiate a civil action or in a civil case in a state court shall be filed by electronic means through the court's electronic filing service provider. Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, once a court has commenced mandatory electronic filings in civil cases, a clerk shall not accept, file, or docket any pleading or any other form of paper document related thereto from an attorney in a civil case.

(2)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, a court's electronic filing service provider may charge a fee which shall be a recoverable court cost and only include a: (i) One-time fee for electronically filing pleadings or documents in a civil action and the electronic service of pleadings, regardless of how many parties shall be served, which shall not exceed $30.00 per filer, per party. Such fee shall be paid at the time of the first filing on behalf of a party; provided that when filings are submitted via a public access terminal, upon the first filing not using such terminal, such fee shall be paid; (ii) Supplemental fee of $5.00 for each filing made in a civil action after a party has made ten electronic filings in such civil action; and (iii) Convenience fee for credit card and bank drafting services, which shall not exceed 3.5 percent plus a 30¢ payment services fee per transaction. (B) No electronic filing service provider shall charge a fee pursuant to this paragraph for the filing of: (i) Pleadings or documents filed by the Department of Law, the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of the Secretary of State, a solicitor-general in his or her official capacity, or a public defender in his or her official capacity; (ii) Pleadings or documents filed on behalf of municipal corporations or county governments; or (iii) Leave of absence or conflict notices filed pursuant to the Uniform Rules for the State Courts. (C) With respect to the fee charged pursuant to division (i) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the clerk of state court shall retain $2.00 of the transaction fee and remit it to the governing authority of the county. No other portion of the transaction fee shall be remitted to any other office or entity of the state or governing authority of a county or municipality. (D) An attorney, or party if he or she is pro se, shall be allowed unlimited access to view and download any pleading or document electronically filed in connection to the civil action in which he or she is counsel of record or pro se litigant, and an electronic service provider shall not be authorized to charge or collect a fee for such viewing or downloading.

(2)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, a court's electronic filing service provider may charge a fee which shall be a recoverable court cost and only include a: (i) One-time fee for electronically filing pleadings or documents in a civil action and the electronic service of pleadings, regardless of how many parties shall be served, which shall not exceed $30.00 per filer, per party. Such fee shall be paid at the time of the first filing on behalf of a party; provided that when filings are submitted via a public access terminal, upon the first filing not using such terminal, such fee shall be paid; (ii) Supplemental fee of $5.00 for each filing made in a civil action after a party has made ten electronic filings in such civil action; and (iii) Convenience fee for credit card and bank drafting services, which shall not exceed 3.5 percent plus a 30¢ payment services fee per transaction.

(2)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, a court's electronic filing service provider may charge a fee which shall be a recoverable court cost and only include a:

(i) One-time fee for electronically filing pleadings or documents in a civil action and the electronic service of pleadings, regardless of how many parties shall be served, which shall not exceed $30.00 per filer, per party. Such fee shall be paid at the time of the first filing on behalf of a party; provided that when filings are submitted via a public access terminal, upon the first filing not using such terminal, such fee shall be paid;

(i) One-time fee for electronically filing pleadings or documents in a civil action and the electronic service of pleadings, regardless of how many parties shall be served, which shall not exceed $30.00 per filer, per party. Such fee shall be paid at the time of the first filing on behalf of a party; provided that when filings are submitted via a public access terminal, upon the first filing not using such terminal, such fee shall be paid;

(ii) Supplemental fee of $5.00 for each filing made in a civil action after a party has made ten electronic filings in such civil action; and

(ii) Supplemental fee of $5.00 for each filing made in a civil action after a party has made ten electronic filings in such civil action; and

(iii) Convenience fee for credit card and bank drafting services, which shall not exceed 3.5 percent plus a 30¢ payment services fee per transaction.

(iii) Convenience fee for credit card and bank drafting services, which shall not exceed 3.5 percent plus a 30¢ payment services fee per transaction.

(B) No electronic filing service provider shall charge a fee pursuant to this paragraph for the filing of: (i) Pleadings or documents filed by the Department of Law, the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of the Secretary of State, a solicitor-general in his or her official capacity, or a public defender in his or her official capacity; (ii) Pleadings or documents filed on behalf of municipal corporations or county governments; or (iii) Leave of absence or conflict notices filed pursuant to the Uniform Rules for the State Courts.

(B) No electronic filing service provider shall charge a fee pursuant to this paragraph for the filing of:

(i) Pleadings or documents filed by the Department of Law, the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of the Secretary of State, a solicitor-general in his or her official capacity, or a public defender in his or her official capacity;

(i) Pleadings or documents filed by the Department of Law, the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of the Secretary of State, a solicitor-general in his or her official capacity, or a public defender in his or her official capacity;

(ii) Pleadings or documents filed on behalf of municipal corporations or county governments; or

(ii) Pleadings or documents filed on behalf of municipal corporations or county governments; or

(iii) Leave of absence or conflict notices filed pursuant to the Uniform Rules for the State Courts.

(iii) Leave of absence or conflict notices filed pursuant to the Uniform Rules for the State Courts.

(C) With respect to the fee charged pursuant to division (i) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the clerk of state court shall retain $2.00 of the transaction fee and remit it to the governing authority of the county. No other portion of the transaction fee shall be remitted to any other office or entity of the state or governing authority of a county or municipality.

(C) With respect to the fee charged pursuant to division (i) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the clerk of state court shall retain $2.00 of the transaction fee and remit it to the governing authority of the county. No other portion of the transaction fee shall be remitted to any other office or entity of the state or governing authority of a county or municipality.

(D) An attorney, or party if he or she is pro se, shall be allowed unlimited access to view and download any pleading or document electronically filed in connection to the civil action in which he or she is counsel of record or pro se litigant, and an electronic service provider shall not be authorized to charge or collect a fee for such viewing or downloading.

(D) An attorney, or party if he or she is pro se, shall be allowed unlimited access to view and download any pleading or document electronically filed in connection to the civil action in which he or she is counsel of record or pro se litigant, and an electronic service provider shall not be authorized to charge or collect a fee for such viewing or downloading.

(3) This subsection shall not apply to filings: (A) In connection with: (i) A pauper's affidavit; (ii) Pleadings or documents filed under seal or presented to a court in camera or ex parte; or (iii) Pleadings or documents to which access is otherwise restricted by law or court order; (B) Made physically at the courthouse by an attorney or his or her designee or an individual who is not an attorney; provided, however, that the clerk shall require such pleadings or documents made physically at the courthouse by an attorney or his or her designee be submitted via a public access terminal in the clerk's office. The clerk shall not charge the fee as set forth in division (2)(A)(i) of this subsection for such filing but when payment is submitted by credit card or bank draft, the clerk may charge the convenience fee as set forth in division (2)(A)(iii) of this subsection; (C) Made in a court located in an area that has been declared to be in a state of emergency pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38. The Judicial Council of Georgia shall provide rules for filings in such circumstances; or (D) Made prior to the commencement of mandatory electronic filing for such court, wherein the filer shall continue to pay fees applicable to the case on the date of the first filing; provided, however, that a party may elect to make future filings through the court's electronic filing service provider and pay the applicable fees.

(3) This subsection shall not apply to filings:

(A) In connection with: (i) A pauper's affidavit; (ii) Pleadings or documents filed under seal or presented to a court in camera or ex parte; or (iii) Pleadings or documents to which access is otherwise restricted by law or court order;

(A) In connection with:

(i) A pauper's affidavit;

(i) A pauper's affidavit;

(ii) Pleadings or documents filed under seal or presented to a court in camera or ex parte; or

(ii) Pleadings or documents filed under seal or presented to a court in camera or ex parte; or

(iii) Pleadings or documents to which access is otherwise restricted by law or court order;

(iii) Pleadings or documents to which access is otherwise restricted by law or court order;

(B) Made physically at the courthouse by an attorney or his or her designee or an individual who is not an attorney; provided, however, that the clerk shall require such pleadings or documents made physically at the courthouse by an attorney or his or her designee be submitted via a public access terminal in the clerk's office. The clerk shall not charge the fee as set forth in division (2)(A)(i) of this subsection for such filing but when payment is submitted by credit card or bank draft, the clerk may charge the convenience fee as set forth in division (2)(A)(iii) of this subsection;

(B) Made physically at the courthouse by an attorney or his or her designee or an individual who is not an attorney; provided, however, that the clerk shall require such pleadings or documents made physically at the courthouse by an attorney or his or her designee be submitted via a public access terminal in the clerk's office. The clerk shall not charge the fee as set forth in division (2)(A)(i) of this subsection for such filing but when payment is submitted by credit card or bank draft, the clerk may charge the convenience fee as set forth in division (2)(A)(iii) of this subsection;

(C) Made in a court located in an area that has been declared to be in a state of emergency pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38. The Judicial Council of Georgia shall provide rules for filings in such circumstances; or

(C) Made in a court located in an area that has been declared to be in a state of emergency pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38. The Judicial Council of Georgia shall provide rules for filings in such circumstances; or

(D) Made prior to the commencement of mandatory electronic filing for such court, wherein the filer shall continue to pay fees applicable to the case on the date of the first filing; provided, however, that a party may elect to make future filings through the court's electronic filing service provider and pay the applicable fees.

(D) Made prior to the commencement of mandatory electronic filing for such court, wherein the filer shall continue to pay fees applicable to the case on the date of the first filing; provided, however, that a party may elect to make future filings through the court's electronic filing service provider and pay the applicable fees.

(4) The Judicial Council of Georgia shall make and publish in print or electronically such statewide minimum standards and rules as it deems necessary to carry out this Code section. Each clerk of state court shall develop and enact policies and procedures necessary to carry out the standards and rules created by the Judicial Council of Georgia.

(4) The Judicial Council of Georgia shall make and publish in print or electronically such statewide minimum standards and rules as it deems necessary to carry out this Code section. Each clerk of state court shall develop and enact policies and procedures necessary to carry out the standards and rules created by the Judicial Council of Georgia.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent a clerk's acceptance of payments and remittances by electronic means under the clerk's own authority.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent a clerk's acceptance of payments and remittances by electronic means under the clerk's own authority.

(d) A state court judge to whom the case is assigned and his or her staff shall, at all times, have access to all pleadings and documents electronically filed and such access shall be provided upon the physical acceptance of such pleadings and documents by the clerk.

(d) A state court judge to whom the case is assigned and his or her staff shall, at all times, have access to all pleadings and documents electronically filed and such access shall be provided upon the physical acceptance of such pleadings and documents by the clerk.

(e) Any pleading or document filed electronically shall be deemed filed as of the time of its receipt by the electronic filing service provider. A pleading or document filed electronically shall not be subject to disclosure until it has been physically accepted by the clerk. Upon such acceptance as provided for in this subsection, such pleading or document shall be publicly accessible for viewing at no cost to the viewer on a public access terminal available at the courthouse during regular business hours.

(e) Any pleading or document filed electronically shall be deemed filed as of the time of its receipt by the electronic filing service provider. A pleading or document filed electronically shall not be subject to disclosure until it has been physically accepted by the clerk. Upon such acceptance as provided for in this subsection, such pleading or document shall be publicly accessible for viewing at no cost to the viewer on a public access terminal available at the courthouse during regular business hours.
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-20-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-16-20-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-16-20.1
Status: in_force

In addition to the minimum salary provided in Code Section 15-16-20 , the sheriff of any county who performs the duties of a sheriff for a state court, probate court, magistrate court, juvenile court, or county recorder's court under any applicable general or local law of this state shall receive for his or her services in such court or courts a salary of not less than $385.90 per month, to be paid from the funds of the county. A sheriff who serves in more than one such court shall receive only one such salary.
O.C.G.A. § 15-1-9-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-1-9-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-1-9.1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Administrative judge” means a superior court judge or senior judge of the superior court elected within an administrative district as provided by Code Section 15-5-4 . (2) “Chief judge” means the judge most senior in time of service or, if applicable, the judge to whom the administrative duties of a court have been assigned. (3) “Judge” includes Justices, judges, senior judges, magistrates, and every other such judicial officer of whatever name existing or created. (4) “Part-time judge” means a judge who serves on a continuing or periodic basis but who is permitted by law to devote time to some other profession or occupation and whose compensation for that reason is less than that of a full-time judge.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “Administrative judge” means a superior court judge or senior judge of the superior court elected within an administrative district as provided by Code Section 15-5-4 .

(1) “Administrative judge” means a superior court judge or senior judge of the superior court elected within an administrative district as provided by Code Section 15-5-4 .

(2) “Chief judge” means the judge most senior in time of service or, if applicable, the judge to whom the administrative duties of a court have been assigned.

(2) “Chief judge” means the judge most senior in time of service or, if applicable, the judge to whom the administrative duties of a court have been assigned.

(3) “Judge” includes Justices, judges, senior judges, magistrates, and every other such judicial officer of whatever name existing or created.

(3) “Judge” includes Justices, judges, senior judges, magistrates, and every other such judicial officer of whatever name existing or created.

(4) “Part-time judge” means a judge who serves on a continuing or periodic basis but who is permitted by law to devote time to some other profession or occupation and whose compensation for that reason is less than that of a full-time judge.

(4) “Part-time judge” means a judge who serves on a continuing or periodic basis but who is permitted by law to devote time to some other profession or occupation and whose compensation for that reason is less than that of a full-time judge.

(b)(1) If assistance is needed from a judge outside of the county, a superior court judge of this state or the chief judge of a class of courts other than an appellate court may make a request for judicial assistance in the court served by said requesting judge to the administrative judge of the judicial administrative district in which said requesting judge's court is located, if any of the following circumstances arises: (A) A judge of the requesting court is disqualified for any cause from presiding in any matter pending before the court; (B) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because of disability, illness, or absence; (C) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because such judge is performing ordered military duty as such term is defined in Code Section 38-2-279 ; or (D) A majority of the judges of the requesting court determines that the business of the court requires the temporary assistance of an additional judge or additional judges. (2) If assistance is needed from a judge from the same county, the chief judge of any court within such county of this state may make a written request for assistance to the chief judge of any other court within such county, a senior judge of the superior court, a retired judge, or a judge emeritus of any court within the county. The request by the chief judge may be made if any of the following circumstances arises: (A) A judge of the requesting court is disqualified for any cause from presiding in any matter pending before the court; (B) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because of disability, illness, or absence; (C) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because such judge is performing ordered military duty as such term is defined in Code Section 38-2-279 ; (D) A majority of the judges of the requesting court determines that the business of the court requires the temporary assistance of an additional judge or additional judges; or (E) A majority of the judges of the requesting court determines that the business of the court requires the permanent assistance of an additional judge or additional judges. If the requesting court is a state or superior court, the assisting judge or assisting judges may hear and decide matters otherwise in the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or superior court without regard to time, type of case, or limitations contained in the rules of such state or superior court; provided, however, that a chief magistrate or magistrate may serve as a permanent assisting judge only in counties having a population of 180,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census. (3) When a petition for habeas corpus is filed challenging for the first time state court proceedings resulting in a death sentence, the clerk of the superior court acting on behalf of the chief judge shall make a request for judicial assistance to the president of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia. Within 30 days of receipt of a request for judicial assistance, the president of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia shall, under guidelines promulgated by the executive committee of said council, assign the case to a judge of a circuit other than the circuit in which the conviction and sentence were imposed. (4) In petitions under this article challenging for a second or subsequent time a state court proceeding resulting in a death sentence, the chief judge of the court where the petition is filed may make a request for judicial assistance to the president of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia upon certifying that the business of the court will be impaired unless assistance is obtained. Within 30 days of receipt of a request for judicial assistance, the president of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia shall, under guidelines promulgated by the executive committee of said council, assign the case to a judge of a circuit other than the circuit in which the conviction and sentence were imposed.

(b)(1) If assistance is needed from a judge outside of the county, a superior court judge of this state or the chief judge of a class of courts other than an appellate court may make a request for judicial assistance in the court served by said requesting judge to the administrative judge of the judicial administrative district in which said requesting judge's court is located, if any of the following circumstances arises: (A) A judge of the requesting court is disqualified for any cause from presiding in any matter pending before the court; (B) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because of disability, illness, or absence; (C) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because such judge is performing ordered military duty as such term is defined in Code Section 38-2-279 ; or (D) A majority of the judges of the requesting court determines that the business of the court requires the temporary assistance of an additional judge or additional judges.

(b)(1) If assistance is needed from a judge outside of the county, a superior court judge of this state or the chief judge of a class of courts other than an appellate court may make a request for judicial assistance in the court served by said requesting judge to the administrative judge of the judicial administrative district in which said requesting judge's court is located, if any of the following circumstances arises:

(A) A judge of the requesting court is disqualified for any cause from presiding in any matter pending before the court;

(A) A judge of the requesting court is disqualified for any cause from presiding in any matter pending before the court;

(B) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because of disability, illness, or absence;

(B) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because of disability, illness, or absence;

(C) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because such judge is performing ordered military duty as such term is defined in Code Section 38-2-279 ; or

(C) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because such judge is performing ordered military duty as such term is defined in Code Section 38-2-279 ; or

(D) A majority of the judges of the requesting court determines that the business of the court requires the temporary assistance of an additional judge or additional judges.

(D) A majority of the judges of the requesting court determines that the business of the court requires the temporary assistance of an additional judge or additional judges.

(2) If assistance is needed from a judge from the same county, the chief judge of any court within such county of this state may make a written request for assistance to the chief judge of any other court within such county, a senior judge of the superior court, a retired judge, or a judge emeritus of any court within the county. The request by the chief judge may be made if any of the following circumstances arises: (A) A judge of the requesting court is disqualified for any cause from presiding in any matter pending before the court; (B) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because of disability, illness, or absence; (C) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because such judge is performing ordered military duty as such term is defined in Code Section 38-2-279 ; (D) A majority of the judges of the requesting court determines that the business of the court requires the temporary assistance of an additional judge or additional judges; or (E) A majority of the judges of the requesting court determines that the business of the court requires the permanent assistance of an additional judge or additional judges. If the requesting court is a state or superior court, the assisting judge or assisting judges may hear and decide matters otherwise in the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or superior court without regard to time, type of case, or limitations contained in the rules of such state or superior court; provided, however, that a chief magistrate or magistrate may serve as a permanent assisting judge only in counties having a population of 180,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census.

(2) If assistance is needed from a judge from the same county, the chief judge of any court within such county of this state may make a written request for assistance to the chief judge of any other court within such county, a senior judge of the superior court, a retired judge, or a judge emeritus of any court within the county. The request by the chief judge may be made if any of the following circumstances arises:

(A) A judge of the requesting court is disqualified for any cause from presiding in any matter pending before the court;

(A) A judge of the requesting court is disqualified for any cause from presiding in any matter pending before the court;

(B) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because of disability, illness, or absence;

(B) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because of disability, illness, or absence;

(C) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because such judge is performing ordered military duty as such term is defined in Code Section 38-2-279 ;

(C) A judge of the requesting court is unable to preside because such judge is performing ordered military duty as such term is defined in Code Section 38-2-279 ;

(D) A majority of the judges of the requesting court determines that the business of the court requires the temporary assistance of an additional judge or additional judges; or

(D) A majority of the judges of the requesting court determines that the business of the court requires the temporary assistance of an additional judge or additional judges; or

(E) A majority of the judges of the requesting court determines that the business of the court requires the permanent assistance of an additional judge or additional judges. If the requesting court is a state or superior court, the assisting judge or assisting judges may hear and decide matters otherwise in the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or superior court without regard to time, type of case, or limitations contained in the rules of such state or superior court; provided, however, that a chief magistrate or magistrate may serve as a permanent assisting judge only in counties having a population of 180,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census.

(E) A majority of the judges of the requesting court determines that the business of the court requires the permanent assistance of an additional judge or additional judges. If the requesting court is a state or superior court, the assisting judge or assisting judges may hear and decide matters otherwise in the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or superior court without regard to time, type of case, or limitations contained in the rules of such state or superior court; provided, however, that a chief magistrate or magistrate may serve as a permanent assisting judge only in counties having a population of 180,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census.

(3) When a petition for habeas corpus is filed challenging for the first time state court proceedings resulting in a death sentence, the clerk of the superior court acting on behalf of the chief judge shall make a request for judicial assistance to the president of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia. Within 30 days of receipt of a request for judicial assistance, the president of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia shall, under guidelines promulgated by the executive committee of said council, assign the case to a judge of a circuit other than the circuit in which the conviction and sentence were imposed.

(3) When a petition for habeas corpus is filed challenging for the first time state court proceedings resulting in a death sentence, the clerk of the superior court acting on behalf of the chief judge shall make a request for judicial assistance to the president of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia. Within 30 days of receipt of a request for judicial assistance, the president of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia shall, under guidelines promulgated by the executive committee of said council, assign the case to a judge of a circuit other than the circuit in which the conviction and sentence were imposed.

(4) In petitions under this article challenging for a second or subsequent time a state court proceeding resulting in a death sentence, the chief judge of the court where the petition is filed may make a request for judicial assistance to the president of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia upon certifying that the business of the court will be impaired unless assistance is obtained. Within 30 days of receipt of a request for judicial assistance, the president of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia shall, under guidelines promulgated by the executive committee of said council, assign the case to a judge of a circuit other than the circuit in which the conviction and sentence were imposed.

(4) In petitions under this article challenging for a second or subsequent time a state court proceeding resulting in a death sentence, the chief judge of the court where the petition is filed may make a request for judicial assistance to the president of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia upon certifying that the business of the court will be impaired unless assistance is obtained. Within 30 days of receipt of a request for judicial assistance, the president of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia shall, under guidelines promulgated by the executive committee of said council, assign the case to a judge of a circuit other than the circuit in which the conviction and sentence were imposed.

(c) A chief judge of a requesting court or assisting court shall be presumed to act with the consent of all judges of the court. However, if a judge of a court shall insist, all judges of that court shall vote upon whether to ratify the action taken by the chief judge under this Code section.

(c) A chief judge of a requesting court or assisting court shall be presumed to act with the consent of all judges of the court. However, if a judge of a court shall insist, all judges of that court shall vote upon whether to ratify the action taken by the chief judge under this Code section.

(d)(1) If the chief judge is unable because of disability, illness, or absence to make a request for assistance, a majority of the judges of the court may make such a request for him. If a court is served by only one judge who, himself, is unable to make a request because of disability, illness, or absence, or when the judge or judges of the court fail to procure assistance in the event of the absence, illness, disability, or disqualification of one of the judges, and it is satisfactorily made to appear to the Governor that any regular or special term of any court will not be held or continued in session because of such failure to procure assistance, the Governor shall request the administrative judge of the judicial administrative district within which district the court in need of assistance lies to assign another judge to hold the regular or special term of such court. However, no judge shall be named or assigned to hold court when the time fixed by law for holding the term of court conflicts with the holding of any regular or special term already called by him in his own court. (2) If a vacancy shall occur in the judicial office for which the Governor has had to request assistance from the administrative judge of the judicial administrative district in a situation wherein the conditions exist as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Governor may appoint a judge of a court of record as an interim judge to fill temporarily such vacancy until the vacancy is permanently filled as provided by law.

(d)(1) If the chief judge is unable because of disability, illness, or absence to make a request for assistance, a majority of the judges of the court may make such a request for him. If a court is served by only one judge who, himself, is unable to make a request because of disability, illness, or absence, or when the judge or judges of the court fail to procure assistance in the event of the absence, illness, disability, or disqualification of one of the judges, and it is satisfactorily made to appear to the Governor that any regular or special term of any court will not be held or continued in session because of such failure to procure assistance, the Governor shall request the administrative judge of the judicial administrative district within which district the court in need of assistance lies to assign another judge to hold the regular or special term of such court. However, no judge shall be named or assigned to hold court when the time fixed by law for holding the term of court conflicts with the holding of any regular or special term already called by him in his own court.

(d)(1) If the chief judge is unable because of disability, illness, or absence to make a request for assistance, a majority of the judges of the court may make such a request for him. If a court is served by only one judge who, himself, is unable to make a request because of disability, illness, or absence, or when the judge or judges of the court fail to procure assistance in the event of the absence, illness, disability, or disqualification of one of the judges, and it is satisfactorily made to appear to the Governor that any regular or special term of any court will not be held or continued in session because of such failure to procure assistance, the Governor shall request the administrative judge of the judicial administrative district within which district the court in need of assistance lies to assign another judge to hold the regular or special term of such court. However, no judge shall be named or assigned to hold court when the time fixed by law for holding the term of court conflicts with the holding of any regular or special term already called by him in his own court.

(2) If a vacancy shall occur in the judicial office for which the Governor has had to request assistance from the administrative judge of the judicial administrative district in a situation wherein the conditions exist as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Governor may appoint a judge of a court of record as an interim judge to fill temporarily such vacancy until the vacancy is permanently filled as provided by law.

(2) If a vacancy shall occur in the judicial office for which the Governor has had to request assistance from the administrative judge of the judicial administrative district in a situation wherein the conditions exist as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Governor may appoint a judge of a court of record as an interim judge to fill temporarily such vacancy until the vacancy is permanently filled as provided by law.

(e) The administrative judge of the district receiving a request for assistance shall designate a judge to preside as requested. The designated judge may consent to preside in the requesting court provided he is otherwise qualified to serve as a judge in the requesting court. The qualifications of residency within a particular political or geographic subdivision of the state shall not apply to a designated judge. The designation shall be made in writing and delivered to the judge requesting assistance.

(e) The administrative judge of the district receiving a request for assistance shall designate a judge to preside as requested. The designated judge may consent to preside in the requesting court provided he is otherwise qualified to serve as a judge in the requesting court. The qualifications of residency within a particular political or geographic subdivision of the state shall not apply to a designated judge. The designation shall be made in writing and delivered to the judge requesting assistance.

(f) The written designation shall identify the court in need of assistance, the county where located, the time period covered, the specific case or cases for which assistance is sought if applicable, and the reason that assistance is needed. The written designation shall be filed and recorded on the minutes of the clerk of the court requesting assistance. Any amendment to the designation shall be written, filed, and recorded as is the original designation.

(f) The written designation shall identify the court in need of assistance, the county where located, the time period covered, the specific case or cases for which assistance is sought if applicable, and the reason that assistance is needed. The written designation shall be filed and recorded on the minutes of the clerk of the court requesting assistance. Any amendment to the designation shall be written, filed, and recorded as is the original designation.

(g) A judge rendering assistance in accordance with this Code section shall discharge all the duties and shall exercise all of the powers and authority of a judge of the court in which he is presiding.

(g) A judge rendering assistance in accordance with this Code section shall discharge all the duties and shall exercise all of the powers and authority of a judge of the court in which he is presiding.

(h) The governing authority responsible for funding the operation of the requesting court shall bear the expenses of the judge rendering assistance in accordance with this Code section, except that such judges presiding in the appellate or superior courts in accordance with this Code section shall be compensated by state funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of these courts.

(h) The governing authority responsible for funding the operation of the requesting court shall bear the expenses of the judge rendering assistance in accordance with this Code section, except that such judges presiding in the appellate or superior courts in accordance with this Code section shall be compensated by state funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of these courts.

(i) Senior judges of the superior courts, senior judges appointed pursuant to Code Section 15-1-9.3 , part-time judges, and retired judges or judges emeritus of the state courts shall receive the amount of compensation and payment for expenses as provided by Code Section 15-1-9.2 . All other judges rendering assistance in accordance with this Code section shall be entitled to actual travel and lodging expenses but shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for this assistance.

(i) Senior judges of the superior courts, senior judges appointed pursuant to Code Section 15-1-9.3 , part-time judges, and retired judges or judges emeritus of the state courts shall receive the amount of compensation and payment for expenses as provided by Code Section 15-1-9.2 . All other judges rendering assistance in accordance with this Code section shall be entitled to actual travel and lodging expenses but shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for this assistance.

(j) The court reporter, support personnel, facilities, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the duties requested shall be provided to any judge rendering assistance in accordance with this Code section by the requesting court, unless otherwise agreed.

(j) The court reporter, support personnel, facilities, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the duties requested shall be provided to any judge rendering assistance in accordance with this Code section by the requesting court, unless otherwise agreed.

(k) In the event that the judge requesting assistance is a superior court judge other than a chief judge, then a copy of the assignment shall also be filed with the chief judge of the court to be assisted.

(k) In the event that the judge requesting assistance is a superior court judge other than a chief judge, then a copy of the assignment shall also be filed with the chief judge of the court to be assisted.

(l) As an alternative to the other provisions of this Code section, any judge other than a superior court judge may, under the circumstances described in subparagraph (b)(1)(B) or (b)(1)(C) of this Code section, request judicial assistance from any other judge who is not a superior court judge and who is otherwise qualified; and the judge so requested may agree to so serve. When one judge serves in the court of another pursuant to this subsection, a written designation by the requesting judge shall be filed and recorded on the minutes in the same general manner as provided for in subsection (f) of this Code section and the provisions of subsection (h) of this Code section shall apply with respect to the payment of expenses. The provisions of this subsection are supplementary to the provisions of the other subsections of this Code section.

(l) As an alternative to the other provisions of this Code section, any judge other than a superior court judge may, under the circumstances described in subparagraph (b)(1)(B) or (b)(1)(C) of this Code section, request judicial assistance from any other judge who is not a superior court judge and who is otherwise qualified; and the judge so requested may agree to so serve. When one judge serves in the court of another pursuant to this subsection, a written designation by the requesting judge shall be filed and recorded on the minutes in the same general manner as provided for in subsection (f) of this Code section and the provisions of subsection (h) of this Code section shall apply with respect to the payment of expenses. The provisions of this subsection are supplementary to the provisions of the other subsections of this Code section.

(m) This Code section shall be supplementary to other laws relating to the authorization of replacement judges.

(m) This Code section shall be supplementary to other laws relating to the authorization of replacement judges.

(n) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Code section, a senior judge shall not be assigned, designated, or preside in any criminal case involving a capital offense for which the death penalty may be imposed once the state has filed a notice of its intention to seek the death penalty; provided, however, that a senior judge may be assigned, designated, or preside in such a case if the judge had previously been assigned or designated and presided over such case while serving as an elected superior court judge prior to attaining senior judge status.

(n) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Code section, a senior judge shall not be assigned, designated, or preside in any criminal case involving a capital offense for which the death penalty may be imposed once the state has filed a notice of its intention to seek the death penalty; provided, however, that a senior judge may be assigned, designated, or preside in such a case if the judge had previously been assigned or designated and presided over such case while serving as an elected superior court judge prior to attaining senior judge status.
O.C.G.A. § 15-3-13 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-3-13
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-3-13
Status: in_force

(a) The Court of Appeals of Georgia is authorized to establish by rule of court a voluntary preappeal settlement conference procedure. In furtherance of such a procedure, the court is authorized to provide by rule for the extension of time for the filing of the record, enumerations of error, briefs, or other matters for which time of filing is otherwise prescribed by statute.

(a) The Court of Appeals of Georgia is authorized to establish by rule of court a voluntary preappeal settlement conference procedure. In furtherance of such a procedure, the court is authorized to provide by rule for the extension of time for the filing of the record, enumerations of error, briefs, or other matters for which time of filing is otherwise prescribed by statute.

(b) The Court of Appeals shall utilize Senior Appellate Court Justices and Judges and senior superior court judges as settlement conference judges.

(b) The Court of Appeals shall utilize Senior Appellate Court Justices and Judges and senior superior court judges as settlement conference judges.

(c) Settlement conference judges shall be entitled to receive the same travel, per diem, and pay allowances now or hereafter authorized to be paid to senior judges of the superior courts when called.

(c) Settlement conference judges shall be entitled to receive the same travel, per diem, and pay allowances now or hereafter authorized to be paid to senior judges of the superior courts when called.

(d) Any rules or amendments thereto adopted pursuant to this Code section shall be submitted to the State Bar of Georgia, the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives, and the Judiciary Committee of the Senate at least 30 days before such rules or amendments shall become effective. The Court of Appeals shall receive and consider such comments as shall be made by such organization or committees.

(d) Any rules or amendments thereto adopted pursuant to this Code section shall be submitted to the State Bar of Georgia, the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives, and the Judiciary Committee of the Senate at least 30 days before such rules or amendments shall become effective. The Court of Appeals shall receive and consider such comments as shall be made by such organization or committees.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-280 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-280
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-280
Status: in_force

(a) A petition to terminate parental rights and all subsequent court documents in such proceeding shall be entitled “In the interest of __________, a child.”, except upon appeal, in which event the anonymity of a child shall be preserved by use of appropriate initials. The petition shall be in writing.

(a) A petition to terminate parental rights and all subsequent court documents in such proceeding shall be entitled “In the interest of __________, a child.”, except upon appeal, in which event the anonymity of a child shall be preserved by use of appropriate initials. The petition shall be in writing.

(b) The petition to terminate parental rights shall be made, verified, and endorsed by the court as provided in Article 3 of this chapter for a petition alleging dependency.

(b) The petition to terminate parental rights shall be made, verified, and endorsed by the court as provided in Article 3 of this chapter for a petition alleging dependency.

(c) A petition to terminate parental rights shall: (1) State clearly that an order for termination of parental rights is requested and that the effect of the order will conform to Code Section 15-11-261 ; (2) State the statutory ground, as provided in Code Section 15-11-310 , on which the petition is based; and (3) Set forth plainly and with particularity: (A) The facts which bring a child within the jurisdiction of the court, with a statement that it is in the best interests of such child and the public that the proceeding be brought; (B) The name, age, date of birth, and residence address of the child named in the petition; (C) The name and residence address of the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of such child; or, if the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the child named in the petition to terminate parental rights does not reside or cannot be found within the state or if such place of residence address is unknown, the name of any known adult relative of such child residing within the county or, if there is none, the known adult relative of such child residing nearest to the location of the court; (D) Whether the child named in the petition is in protective custody and, if so, the place of his or her foster care and the time such child was taken into protective custody; and (E) Whether any of the information required by this paragraph is unknown.

(c) A petition to terminate parental rights shall:

(1) State clearly that an order for termination of parental rights is requested and that the effect of the order will conform to Code Section 15-11-261 ;

(1) State clearly that an order for termination of parental rights is requested and that the effect of the order will conform to Code Section 15-11-261 ;

(2) State the statutory ground, as provided in Code Section 15-11-310 , on which the petition is based; and

(2) State the statutory ground, as provided in Code Section 15-11-310 , on which the petition is based; and

(3) Set forth plainly and with particularity: (A) The facts which bring a child within the jurisdiction of the court, with a statement that it is in the best interests of such child and the public that the proceeding be brought; (B) The name, age, date of birth, and residence address of the child named in the petition; (C) The name and residence address of the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of such child; or, if the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the child named in the petition to terminate parental rights does not reside or cannot be found within the state or if such place of residence address is unknown, the name of any known adult relative of such child residing within the county or, if there is none, the known adult relative of such child residing nearest to the location of the court; (D) Whether the child named in the petition is in protective custody and, if so, the place of his or her foster care and the time such child was taken into protective custody; and (E) Whether any of the information required by this paragraph is unknown.

(3) Set forth plainly and with particularity:

(A) The facts which bring a child within the jurisdiction of the court, with a statement that it is in the best interests of such child and the public that the proceeding be brought;

(A) The facts which bring a child within the jurisdiction of the court, with a statement that it is in the best interests of such child and the public that the proceeding be brought;

(B) The name, age, date of birth, and residence address of the child named in the petition;

(B) The name, age, date of birth, and residence address of the child named in the petition;

(C) The name and residence address of the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of such child; or, if the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the child named in the petition to terminate parental rights does not reside or cannot be found within the state or if such place of residence address is unknown, the name of any known adult relative of such child residing within the county or, if there is none, the known adult relative of such child residing nearest to the location of the court;

(C) The name and residence address of the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of such child; or, if the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the child named in the petition to terminate parental rights does not reside or cannot be found within the state or if such place of residence address is unknown, the name of any known adult relative of such child residing within the county or, if there is none, the known adult relative of such child residing nearest to the location of the court;

(D) Whether the child named in the petition is in protective custody and, if so, the place of his or her foster care and the time such child was taken into protective custody; and

(D) Whether the child named in the petition is in protective custody and, if so, the place of his or her foster care and the time such child was taken into protective custody; and

(E) Whether any of the information required by this paragraph is unknown.

(E) Whether any of the information required by this paragraph is unknown.

(d) When a petition to terminate parental rights seeks termination of the rights of a biological father who is not the legal father and who has not surrendered his rights to his child, the petition shall include a certificate from the putative father registry disclosing the name, address, and social security number of any registrant acknowledging paternity of the child named in the petition or indicating the possibility of paternity of a child of the child's mother for a period beginning no more than two years immediately preceding such child's date of birth. The certificate shall document a search of the registry on or before the date of the filing of the petition and shall include a statement that the registry is current as to filings of registrants as of the date of the petition.

(d) When a petition to terminate parental rights seeks termination of the rights of a biological father who is not the legal father and who has not surrendered his rights to his child, the petition shall include a certificate from the putative father registry disclosing the name, address, and social security number of any registrant acknowledging paternity of the child named in the petition or indicating the possibility of paternity of a child of the child's mother for a period beginning no more than two years immediately preceding such child's date of birth. The certificate shall document a search of the registry on or before the date of the filing of the petition and shall include a statement that the registry is current as to filings of registrants as of the date of the petition.

(e) A copy of a voluntary surrender or written consent, if any, previously executed by a parent of the child named in the petition to terminate parental rights shall be attached to the petition.

(e) A copy of a voluntary surrender or written consent, if any, previously executed by a parent of the child named in the petition to terminate parental rights shall be attached to the petition.
O.C.G.A. § 15-4-4 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-4-4
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-4-4
Status: in_force

The reporter, with the consent of the court, under such rules as the court may adopt, may appoint an assistant reporter whose duties shall be the same as the reporter's.
O.C.G.A. § 15-14-37 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 14 / Section 15-14-37
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-14-37
Status: in_force

(a) Contracts for court reporting services not related to a particular case or reporting incident between a certified court reporter or any person with whom a certified court reporter has a principal and agency relationship and any attorney at law, party to an action, party having a financial interest in an action, or agent for an attorney at law, party to an action, or party having a financial interest in an action are prohibited. Attorneys shall not be prohibited from negotiating or bidding reasonable fees for services on a case-by-case basis.

(a) Contracts for court reporting services not related to a particular case or reporting incident between a certified court reporter or any person with whom a certified court reporter has a principal and agency relationship and any attorney at law, party to an action, party having a financial interest in an action, or agent for an attorney at law, party to an action, or party having a financial interest in an action are prohibited. Attorneys shall not be prohibited from negotiating or bidding reasonable fees for services on a case-by-case basis.

(b) In order to comply with subsection (a) of this Code section, each certified court reporter shall make inquiry regarding the nature of the contract for his or her services directed to the employer or the person or entity engaging said court reporter's services as an independent contractor.

(b) In order to comply with subsection (a) of this Code section, each certified court reporter shall make inquiry regarding the nature of the contract for his or her services directed to the employer or the person or entity engaging said court reporter's services as an independent contractor.

(c) This Code section shall not apply to contracts for court reporting services for the courts, agencies, or instrumentalities of the United States or of the State of Georgia.

(c) This Code section shall not apply to contracts for court reporting services for the courts, agencies, or instrumentalities of the United States or of the State of Georgia.

(d) A court reporting firm doing business in Georgia shall register with the board by completing an application in the form adopted by the board and paying fees as required by the board.

(d) A court reporting firm doing business in Georgia shall register with the board by completing an application in the form adopted by the board and paying fees as required by the board.

(e) Each court reporting firm doing business in Georgia shall renew its registration annually on or before April 1 following the date of initial registration, by payment of a fee set by the board.

(e) Each court reporting firm doing business in Georgia shall renew its registration annually on or before April 1 following the date of initial registration, by payment of a fee set by the board.

(f) Court reporting firms doing business in Georgia are governed by this article. The board shall have authority to promulgate rules and regulations not inconsistent with this article for the conduct of court reporting firms.

(f) Court reporting firms doing business in Georgia are governed by this article. The board shall have authority to promulgate rules and regulations not inconsistent with this article for the conduct of court reporting firms.

(g) The board is authorized to assess a reasonable fine, not to exceed $5,000.00, against any court reporting firm which violates any provision of this article or rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with this Code section.

(g) The board is authorized to assess a reasonable fine, not to exceed $5,000.00, against any court reporting firm which violates any provision of this article or rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-16-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-16-1
Status: in_force

(a) Intent. The General Assembly declares it to be in the best interests of the citizens of this state that qualifications and standards for the office of sheriff be determined and set so as to improve both the capabilities and training of those persons who hold the office of sheriff. With the increase of crime continuing as a major social problem in this state and with the understanding that the sheriff is the basic law enforcement officer of the several counties of this state, it is declared to be the intent of the General Assembly that proper qualifications and standards be required of the person holding the office of sheriff so as to increase the effectiveness and capabilities of the several sheriffs of this state as law enforcement officers to combat crime.

(a) Intent. The General Assembly declares it to be in the best interests of the citizens of this state that qualifications and standards for the office of sheriff be determined and set so as to improve both the capabilities and training of those persons who hold the office of sheriff. With the increase of crime continuing as a major social problem in this state and with the understanding that the sheriff is the basic law enforcement officer of the several counties of this state, it is declared to be the intent of the General Assembly that proper qualifications and standards be required of the person holding the office of sheriff so as to increase the effectiveness and capabilities of the several sheriffs of this state as law enforcement officers to combat crime.

(b) General requirements. Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, sheriffs are elected, qualified, commissioned, hold their offices for the same term, and are subject to the same disabilities as the clerks of the superior courts.

(b) General requirements. Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, sheriffs are elected, qualified, commissioned, hold their offices for the same term, and are subject to the same disabilities as the clerks of the superior courts.

(c) Qualifications. (1) No person shall be eligible to hold the office of sheriff unless such person: (A) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff is a citizen of the United States; (B) Has been a resident of the county in which he or she seeks the office of sheriff for at least two years immediately preceding the date of qualifying for election to the office; (C) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff is a registered voter; (D) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff has attained the age of at least 25 years; (E) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff has obtained a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent in educational training as established by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; (F) Has not been convicted of a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state, any other state, or the United States; provided, however, that a plea of nolo contendere to a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state shall have the same effect as a plea of guilty, thereby disqualifying such a person from holding the office of sheriff; (G) Is fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record, which fingerprints are to be taken under the direction of the judge of the probate court of the county in which such person is qualifying and must be taken on or before, but no later than, the close of business on the third business day following the close of such qualification period. If the search of such fingerprint files results in the discovery of any criminal record that reveals that the person has been convicted, or the record shows no disposition of the record, of a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state, any other state, or the United States, the probate judge shall notify the election superintendent of such record immediately; (H) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff, files with the officer before whom such person is qualifying a complete written history of his or her places of residence for a period of six years immediately preceding his or her qualification date, giving the house number or RFD number, street, city, county, and state; (I) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff, files with the officer before whom such person is qualifying a complete written history of his or her places of employment for a period of six years immediately preceding his or her qualification date, giving the period of time employed and the name and address of his or her employer; and (J) Is a registered peace officer as provided in Code Section 35-8-10 or is a certified peace officer as defined in Chapter 8 of Title 35. Any person who is not a registered or certified peace officer at the time such person assumes the office of sheriff shall be required to complete satisfactorily the requirements for certification as a peace officer as provided in Chapter 8 of Title 35 within six months after such person takes office; provided, however, that an extension of the time to complete such requirements may be granted by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council upon the presentation of evidence by a sheriff that he or she was unable to complete the basic training course and certification requirements due to illness, injury, military service, or other reasons deemed sufficient by such council. The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall make every effort to ensure that space is available for newly elected sheriffs who are not certified or registered peace officers to attend the course as soon as possible after such persons take office. Such council shall notify the appropriate judge of the probate court whenever a newly elected sheriff who is not certified fails to become certified as a peace officer pursuant to the requirements of this subparagraph. (2) Each person offering his or her candidacy for the office of sheriff shall at the time such person qualifies, swear or affirm before the officer before whom such person has qualified to seek the office of sheriff that he or she meets all of the qualifications required by this subsection, except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (J) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, and that he or she has complied or will comply with the requirements of subparagraph (G) of paragraph (1) of this subsection no later than the close of business on the third business day following the close of such qualification period. (3) Each person offering his or her candidacy for the office of sheriff shall file an affidavit with the election superintendent of the county by the close of business on the third business day following the close of the qualification period stating: (A) That such person is a high school graduate or has obtained the recognized equivalent in education training as established by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; and (B) When and from what school such person graduated from high school or obtained such recognized equivalent in education training. In addition, such person shall also file a certified copy of his or her birth certificate with the election superintendent of the county. (4) Each person offering to run for the office of sheriff and who is otherwise qualified shall be allowed, six months prior to qualifying and at his or her own expense, to attend the basic mandate course for peace officers. The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall work to ensure that space is available for such individuals to attend the course.

(c) Qualifications.

(1) No person shall be eligible to hold the office of sheriff unless such person: (A) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff is a citizen of the United States; (B) Has been a resident of the county in which he or she seeks the office of sheriff for at least two years immediately preceding the date of qualifying for election to the office; (C) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff is a registered voter; (D) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff has attained the age of at least 25 years; (E) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff has obtained a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent in educational training as established by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; (F) Has not been convicted of a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state, any other state, or the United States; provided, however, that a plea of nolo contendere to a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state shall have the same effect as a plea of guilty, thereby disqualifying such a person from holding the office of sheriff; (G) Is fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record, which fingerprints are to be taken under the direction of the judge of the probate court of the county in which such person is qualifying and must be taken on or before, but no later than, the close of business on the third business day following the close of such qualification period. If the search of such fingerprint files results in the discovery of any criminal record that reveals that the person has been convicted, or the record shows no disposition of the record, of a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state, any other state, or the United States, the probate judge shall notify the election superintendent of such record immediately; (H) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff, files with the officer before whom such person is qualifying a complete written history of his or her places of residence for a period of six years immediately preceding his or her qualification date, giving the house number or RFD number, street, city, county, and state; (I) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff, files with the officer before whom such person is qualifying a complete written history of his or her places of employment for a period of six years immediately preceding his or her qualification date, giving the period of time employed and the name and address of his or her employer; and (J) Is a registered peace officer as provided in Code Section 35-8-10 or is a certified peace officer as defined in Chapter 8 of Title 35. Any person who is not a registered or certified peace officer at the time such person assumes the office of sheriff shall be required to complete satisfactorily the requirements for certification as a peace officer as provided in Chapter 8 of Title 35 within six months after such person takes office; provided, however, that an extension of the time to complete such requirements may be granted by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council upon the presentation of evidence by a sheriff that he or she was unable to complete the basic training course and certification requirements due to illness, injury, military service, or other reasons deemed sufficient by such council. The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall make every effort to ensure that space is available for newly elected sheriffs who are not certified or registered peace officers to attend the course as soon as possible after such persons take office. Such council shall notify the appropriate judge of the probate court whenever a newly elected sheriff who is not certified fails to become certified as a peace officer pursuant to the requirements of this subparagraph.

(1) No person shall be eligible to hold the office of sheriff unless such person:

(A) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff is a citizen of the United States;

(A) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff is a citizen of the United States;

(B) Has been a resident of the county in which he or she seeks the office of sheriff for at least two years immediately preceding the date of qualifying for election to the office;

(B) Has been a resident of the county in which he or she seeks the office of sheriff for at least two years immediately preceding the date of qualifying for election to the office;

(C) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff is a registered voter;

(C) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff is a registered voter;

(D) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff has attained the age of at least 25 years;

(D) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff has attained the age of at least 25 years;

(E) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff has obtained a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent in educational training as established by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council;

(E) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff has obtained a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent in educational training as established by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council;

(F) Has not been convicted of a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state, any other state, or the United States; provided, however, that a plea of nolo contendere to a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state shall have the same effect as a plea of guilty, thereby disqualifying such a person from holding the office of sheriff;

(F) Has not been convicted of a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state, any other state, or the United States; provided, however, that a plea of nolo contendere to a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state shall have the same effect as a plea of guilty, thereby disqualifying such a person from holding the office of sheriff;

(G) Is fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record, which fingerprints are to be taken under the direction of the judge of the probate court of the county in which such person is qualifying and must be taken on or before, but no later than, the close of business on the third business day following the close of such qualification period. If the search of such fingerprint files results in the discovery of any criminal record that reveals that the person has been convicted, or the record shows no disposition of the record, of a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state, any other state, or the United States, the probate judge shall notify the election superintendent of such record immediately;

(G) Is fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record, which fingerprints are to be taken under the direction of the judge of the probate court of the county in which such person is qualifying and must be taken on or before, but no later than, the close of business on the third business day following the close of such qualification period. If the search of such fingerprint files results in the discovery of any criminal record that reveals that the person has been convicted, or the record shows no disposition of the record, of a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state, any other state, or the United States, the probate judge shall notify the election superintendent of such record immediately;

(H) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff, files with the officer before whom such person is qualifying a complete written history of his or her places of residence for a period of six years immediately preceding his or her qualification date, giving the house number or RFD number, street, city, county, and state;

(H) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff, files with the officer before whom such person is qualifying a complete written history of his or her places of residence for a period of six years immediately preceding his or her qualification date, giving the house number or RFD number, street, city, county, and state;

(I) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff, files with the officer before whom such person is qualifying a complete written history of his or her places of employment for a period of six years immediately preceding his or her qualification date, giving the period of time employed and the name and address of his or her employer; and

(I) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff, files with the officer before whom such person is qualifying a complete written history of his or her places of employment for a period of six years immediately preceding his or her qualification date, giving the period of time employed and the name and address of his or her employer; and

(J) Is a registered peace officer as provided in Code Section 35-8-10 or is a certified peace officer as defined in Chapter 8 of Title 35. Any person who is not a registered or certified peace officer at the time such person assumes the office of sheriff shall be required to complete satisfactorily the requirements for certification as a peace officer as provided in Chapter 8 of Title 35 within six months after such person takes office; provided, however, that an extension of the time to complete such requirements may be granted by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council upon the presentation of evidence by a sheriff that he or she was unable to complete the basic training course and certification requirements due to illness, injury, military service, or other reasons deemed sufficient by such council. The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall make every effort to ensure that space is available for newly elected sheriffs who are not certified or registered peace officers to attend the course as soon as possible after such persons take office. Such council shall notify the appropriate judge of the probate court whenever a newly elected sheriff who is not certified fails to become certified as a peace officer pursuant to the requirements of this subparagraph.

(J) Is a registered peace officer as provided in Code Section 35-8-10 or is a certified peace officer as defined in Chapter 8 of Title 35. Any person who is not a registered or certified peace officer at the time such person assumes the office of sheriff shall be required to complete satisfactorily the requirements for certification as a peace officer as provided in Chapter 8 of Title 35 within six months after such person takes office; provided, however, that an extension of the time to complete such requirements may be granted by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council upon the presentation of evidence by a sheriff that he or she was unable to complete the basic training course and certification requirements due to illness, injury, military service, or other reasons deemed sufficient by such council. The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall make every effort to ensure that space is available for newly elected sheriffs who are not certified or registered peace officers to attend the course as soon as possible after such persons take office. Such council shall notify the appropriate judge of the probate court whenever a newly elected sheriff who is not certified fails to become certified as a peace officer pursuant to the requirements of this subparagraph.

(2) Each person offering his or her candidacy for the office of sheriff shall at the time such person qualifies, swear or affirm before the officer before whom such person has qualified to seek the office of sheriff that he or she meets all of the qualifications required by this subsection, except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (J) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, and that he or she has complied or will comply with the requirements of subparagraph (G) of paragraph (1) of this subsection no later than the close of business on the third business day following the close of such qualification period.

(2) Each person offering his or her candidacy for the office of sheriff shall at the time such person qualifies, swear or affirm before the officer before whom such person has qualified to seek the office of sheriff that he or she meets all of the qualifications required by this subsection, except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (J) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, and that he or she has complied or will comply with the requirements of subparagraph (G) of paragraph (1) of this subsection no later than the close of business on the third business day following the close of such qualification period.

(3) Each person offering his or her candidacy for the office of sheriff shall file an affidavit with the election superintendent of the county by the close of business on the third business day following the close of the qualification period stating: (A) That such person is a high school graduate or has obtained the recognized equivalent in education training as established by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; and (B) When and from what school such person graduated from high school or obtained such recognized equivalent in education training. In addition, such person shall also file a certified copy of his or her birth certificate with the election superintendent of the county.

(3) Each person offering his or her candidacy for the office of sheriff shall file an affidavit with the election superintendent of the county by the close of business on the third business day following the close of the qualification period stating:

(A) That such person is a high school graduate or has obtained the recognized equivalent in education training as established by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; and

(A) That such person is a high school graduate or has obtained the recognized equivalent in education training as established by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; and

(B) When and from what school such person graduated from high school or obtained such recognized equivalent in education training.

(B) When and from what school such person graduated from high school or obtained such recognized equivalent in education training.

In addition, such person shall also file a certified copy of his or her birth certificate with the election superintendent of the county.

(4) Each person offering to run for the office of sheriff and who is otherwise qualified shall be allowed, six months prior to qualifying and at his or her own expense, to attend the basic mandate course for peace officers. The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall work to ensure that space is available for such individuals to attend the course.

(4) Each person offering to run for the office of sheriff and who is otherwise qualified shall be allowed, six months prior to qualifying and at his or her own expense, to attend the basic mandate course for peace officers. The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall work to ensure that space is available for such individuals to attend the course.

(d) Exemption. The requirements of subparagraphs (c)(1)(D), (c)(1)(E), (c)(1)(F), (c)(1)(H), (c)(1)(I), and (c)(1)(J) of this Code section shall be deemed to have been met by any person who is currently serving as a duly qualified and elected sheriff of one of the several counties of this state.

(d) Exemption. The requirements of subparagraphs (c)(1)(D), (c)(1)(E), (c)(1)(F), (c)(1)(H), (c)(1)(I), and (c)(1)(J) of this Code section shall be deemed to have been met by any person who is currently serving as a duly qualified and elected sheriff of one of the several counties of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-14 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-14
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-14
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Subject to the provisions of this Code section, the district attorney in each judicial circuit is authorized to appoint: (A) One attorney for each superior court judge authorized for the circuit, excluding senior judges, plus one additional attorney to assist the district attorney in the performance of the duties of the district attorney's office and consistent with their constitutional and statutory duties to protect the rights of victims of crimes as now or in the future may be defined by applicable law; (B) Subject to the availability of funding and at the option of the Department of Human Services, at least one assistant district attorney to perform duties described specifically under Code Sections 19-11-23 and 19-11-53 and generally under Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the “Child Support Recovery Act,” Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the “Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act,” and Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the “Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.” The district attorney retains the authority to appoint one or more assistant district attorneys, who shall be county employees, to perform the aforementioned statutory duties, so long as such appointments are pursuant to a contract for such services with the Department of Human Services. Once the election to make this position a state position is made, under this statutory provision, it shall be irrevocable. Contractual funds shall be paid by the Department of Human Services to the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia in accordance with the compensation provisions of this Code section, or at the election of the appointed attorney, to the appointed attorney's judicial circuit, in accordance with the compensation provisions of that judicial circuit; and (C) Subject to funds being appropriated by the General Assembly or otherwise available for such purpose, such additional assistant district attorneys as may be authorized by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia. In authorizing additional assistant district attorneys, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall consider the case load, present staff, and resources available to each district attorney, and shall make such authorizations as will contribute to the efficiency of individual district attorneys and the effectiveness of prosecuting attorneys throughout the state in their efforts against criminal activity in the state. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Code section and 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 in each judicial circuit shall appoint one additional assistant district attorney who shall prosecute, as directed by the district attorney, primarily cases involving violations of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16, known as the “Georgia Controlled Substances Act.” This assistant district attorney shall be designated as a “special drug prosecutor.” Such assistant district attorney shall be subject to the classification, compensation, benefits, policies, and personnel related provisions of subsections (b) through (f) of this Code section and Code Section 15-18-19 . In the event that the funds appropriated or otherwise available in any fiscal year for purposes of this paragraph are sufficient to implement this paragraph in some but not all judicial circuits, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall designate the judicial circuits in which this paragraph shall be implemented for such fiscal year.

(a)(1) Subject to the provisions of this Code section, the district attorney in each judicial circuit is authorized to appoint: (A) One attorney for each superior court judge authorized for the circuit, excluding senior judges, plus one additional attorney to assist the district attorney in the performance of the duties of the district attorney's office and consistent with their constitutional and statutory duties to protect the rights of victims of crimes as now or in the future may be defined by applicable law; (B) Subject to the availability of funding and at the option of the Department of Human Services, at least one assistant district attorney to perform duties described specifically under Code Sections 19-11-23 and 19-11-53 and generally under Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the “Child Support Recovery Act,” Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the “Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act,” and Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the “Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.” The district attorney retains the authority to appoint one or more assistant district attorneys, who shall be county employees, to perform the aforementioned statutory duties, so long as such appointments are pursuant to a contract for such services with the Department of Human Services. Once the election to make this position a state position is made, under this statutory provision, it shall be irrevocable. Contractual funds shall be paid by the Department of Human Services to the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia in accordance with the compensation provisions of this Code section, or at the election of the appointed attorney, to the appointed attorney's judicial circuit, in accordance with the compensation provisions of that judicial circuit; and (C) Subject to funds being appropriated by the General Assembly or otherwise available for such purpose, such additional assistant district attorneys as may be authorized by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia. In authorizing additional assistant district attorneys, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall consider the case load, present staff, and resources available to each district attorney, and shall make such authorizations as will contribute to the efficiency of individual district attorneys and the effectiveness of prosecuting attorneys throughout the state in their efforts against criminal activity in the state.

(a)(1) Subject to the provisions of this Code section, the district attorney in each judicial circuit is authorized to appoint:

(A) One attorney for each superior court judge authorized for the circuit, excluding senior judges, plus one additional attorney to assist the district attorney in the performance of the duties of the district attorney's office and consistent with their constitutional and statutory duties to protect the rights of victims of crimes as now or in the future may be defined by applicable law;

(A) One attorney for each superior court judge authorized for the circuit, excluding senior judges, plus one additional attorney to assist the district attorney in the performance of the duties of the district attorney's office and consistent with their constitutional and statutory duties to protect the rights of victims of crimes as now or in the future may be defined by applicable law;

(B) Subject to the availability of funding and at the option of the Department of Human Services, at least one assistant district attorney to perform duties described specifically under Code Sections 19-11-23 and 19-11-53 and generally under Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the “Child Support Recovery Act,” Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the “Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act,” and Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the “Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.” The district attorney retains the authority to appoint one or more assistant district attorneys, who shall be county employees, to perform the aforementioned statutory duties, so long as such appointments are pursuant to a contract for such services with the Department of Human Services. Once the election to make this position a state position is made, under this statutory provision, it shall be irrevocable. Contractual funds shall be paid by the Department of Human Services to the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia in accordance with the compensation provisions of this Code section, or at the election of the appointed attorney, to the appointed attorney's judicial circuit, in accordance with the compensation provisions of that judicial circuit; and

(B) Subject to the availability of funding and at the option of the Department of Human Services, at least one assistant district attorney to perform duties described specifically under Code Sections 19-11-23 and 19-11-53 and generally under Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the “Child Support Recovery Act,” Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the “Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act,” and Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the “Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.” The district attorney retains the authority to appoint one or more assistant district attorneys, who shall be county employees, to perform the aforementioned statutory duties, so long as such appointments are pursuant to a contract for such services with the Department of Human Services. Once the election to make this position a state position is made, under this statutory provision, it shall be irrevocable. Contractual funds shall be paid by the Department of Human Services to the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia in accordance with the compensation provisions of this Code section, or at the election of the appointed attorney, to the appointed attorney's judicial circuit, in accordance with the compensation provisions of that judicial circuit; and

(C) Subject to funds being appropriated by the General Assembly or otherwise available for such purpose, such additional assistant district attorneys as may be authorized by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia. In authorizing additional assistant district attorneys, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall consider the case load, present staff, and resources available to each district attorney, and shall make such authorizations as will contribute to the efficiency of individual district attorneys and the effectiveness of prosecuting attorneys throughout the state in their efforts against criminal activity in the state.

(C) Subject to funds being appropriated by the General Assembly or otherwise available for such purpose, such additional assistant district attorneys as may be authorized by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia. In authorizing additional assistant district attorneys, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall consider the case load, present staff, and resources available to each district attorney, and shall make such authorizations as will contribute to the efficiency of individual district attorneys and the effectiveness of prosecuting attorneys throughout the state in their efforts against criminal activity in the state.

(2) Subject to the provisions of this Code section and 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 in each judicial circuit shall appoint one additional assistant district attorney who shall prosecute, as directed by the district attorney, primarily cases involving violations of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16, known as the “Georgia Controlled Substances Act.” This assistant district attorney shall be designated as a “special drug prosecutor.” Such assistant district attorney shall be subject to the classification, compensation, benefits, policies, and personnel related provisions of subsections (b) through (f) of this Code section and Code Section 15-18-19 . In the event that the funds appropriated or otherwise available in any fiscal year for purposes of this paragraph are sufficient to implement this paragraph in some but not all judicial circuits, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall designate the judicial circuits in which this paragraph shall be implemented for such fiscal year.

(2) Subject to the provisions of this Code section and 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 in each judicial circuit shall appoint one additional assistant district attorney who shall prosecute, as directed by the district attorney, primarily cases involving violations of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16, known as the “Georgia Controlled Substances Act.” This assistant district attorney shall be designated as a “special drug prosecutor.” Such assistant district attorney shall be subject to the classification, compensation, benefits, policies, and personnel related provisions of subsections (b) through (f) of this Code section and Code Section 15-18-19 . In the event that the funds appropriated or otherwise available in any fiscal year for purposes of this paragraph are sufficient to implement this paragraph in some but not all judicial circuits, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall designate the judicial circuits in which this paragraph shall be implemented for such fiscal year.

(b) Each attorney appointed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be classified based on education, training, and experience. The classes of attorneys and the minimum qualifications required for appointment or promotion to each class shall be established by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia based on education, training, and experience, and in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-18-21 and subsection (c) of Code Section 15-18-19 .

(b) Each attorney appointed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be classified based on education, training, and experience. The classes of attorneys and the minimum qualifications required for appointment or promotion to each class shall be established by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia based on education, training, and experience, and in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-18-21 and subsection (c) of Code Section 15-18-19 .

(c) Each attorney appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be compensated based on a salary schedule established in accordance with subsection (e) of Code Section 15-18-19 . The salary range for each class established in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section shall be as follows: (1) Assistant district attorney I. Not less than $38,124.00 nor more than 65 percent of the compensation of the district attorney; (2) Assistant district attorney II. Not less than $40,884.00 nor more than 70 percent of the compensation of the district attorney; (3) Assistant district attorney III. Not less than $45,108.00 nor more than 80 percent of the compensation of the district attorney; and (4) Assistant district attorney IV. Not less than $52,176.00.

(c) Each attorney appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be compensated based on a salary schedule established in accordance with subsection (e) of Code Section 15-18-19 . The salary range for each class established in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section shall be as follows:

(1) Assistant district attorney I. Not less than $38,124.00 nor more than 65 percent of the compensation of the district attorney;

(1) Assistant district attorney I. Not less than $38,124.00 nor more than 65 percent of the compensation of the district attorney;

(2) Assistant district attorney II. Not less than $40,884.00 nor more than 70 percent of the compensation of the district attorney;

(2) Assistant district attorney II. Not less than $40,884.00 nor more than 70 percent of the compensation of the district attorney;

(3) Assistant district attorney III. Not less than $45,108.00 nor more than 80 percent of the compensation of the district attorney; and

(3) Assistant district attorney III. Not less than $45,108.00 nor more than 80 percent of the compensation of the district attorney; and

(4) Assistant district attorney IV. Not less than $52,176.00.

(4) Assistant district attorney IV. Not less than $52,176.00.

(d) All personnel actions involving attorneys appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be made by the district attorney in writing in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-18-19 .

(d) All personnel actions involving attorneys appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be made by the district attorney in writing in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-18-19 .

(e)(1) All salary advancements shall be based on quality of work, education, and performance. (2) The salary of an attorney appointed pursuant to this Code section may be advanced one step at the first of the calendar month following the anniversary of such attorney's appointment. (3) Any attorney who, subsequent to his or her appointment pursuant to this Code section, is awarded an LL.M. or S.J.D. degree by a law school recognized by the State Bar of Georgia from which a graduate of or student enrolled therein is permitted to take the bar examination or by a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools may be advanced two salary steps effective on the first day of the calendar month following the award of the degree, provided that such advancement does not exceed the maximum of the salary range applicable to the attorney's class.

(e)(1) All salary advancements shall be based on quality of work, education, and performance.

(e)(1) All salary advancements shall be based on quality of work, education, and performance.

(2) The salary of an attorney appointed pursuant to this Code section may be advanced one step at the first of the calendar month following the anniversary of such attorney's appointment.

(2) The salary of an attorney appointed pursuant to this Code section may be advanced one step at the first of the calendar month following the anniversary of such attorney's appointment.

(3) Any attorney who, subsequent to his or her appointment pursuant to this Code section, is awarded an LL.M. or S.J.D. degree by a law school recognized by the State Bar of Georgia from which a graduate of or student enrolled therein is permitted to take the bar examination or by a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools may be advanced two salary steps effective on the first day of the calendar month following the award of the degree, provided that such advancement does not exceed the maximum of the salary range applicable to the attorney's class.

(3) Any attorney who, subsequent to his or her appointment pursuant to this Code section, is awarded an LL.M. or S.J.D. degree by a law school recognized by the State Bar of Georgia from which a graduate of or student enrolled therein is permitted to take the bar examination or by a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools may be advanced two salary steps effective on the first day of the calendar month following the award of the degree, provided that such advancement does not exceed the maximum of the salary range applicable to the attorney's class.

(f) Any attorney appointed pursuant to this Code section may be promoted to the next highest class at any time the attorney meets the minimum qualifications for such class, but in order to be eligible for promotion, the attorney shall have served not less than 12 months in the class from which the attorney is to be promoted. When an attorney is promoted to the next highest class, the attorney shall enter the higher class at the salary step which provides an annual salary nearest to, but greater than, the annual salary the attorney was receiving immediately prior to the promotion.

(f) Any attorney appointed pursuant to this Code section may be promoted to the next highest class at any time the attorney meets the minimum qualifications for such class, but in order to be eligible for promotion, the attorney shall have served not less than 12 months in the class from which the attorney is to be promoted. When an attorney is promoted to the next highest class, the attorney shall enter the higher class at the salary step which provides an annual salary nearest to, but greater than, the annual salary the attorney was receiving immediately prior to the promotion.
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-51 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-51
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-51
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a duly licensed attorney at law: (1) To practice or appear as an attorney at law for any person other than himself in any court of this state or before any judicial body; (2) To make it a business to practice as an attorney at law for any person other than himself in any of such courts; (3) To hold himself out to the public or otherwise to any person as being entitled to practice law; (4) To render or furnish legal services or advice; (5) To furnish attorneys or counsel; (6) To render legal services of any kind in actions or proceedings of any nature; (7) To assume or use or advertise the title of “lawyer,” “attorney,” “attorney at law,” or equivalent terms in any language in such manner as to convey the impression that he is entitled to practice law or is entitled to furnish legal advice, services, or counsel; or (8) To advertise that either alone or together with, by, or through any person, whether a duly and regularly admitted attorney at law or not, he has, owns, conducts, or maintains an office for the practice of law or for furnishing legal advice, services, or counsel.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a duly licensed attorney at law:

(1) To practice or appear as an attorney at law for any person other than himself in any court of this state or before any judicial body;

(1) To practice or appear as an attorney at law for any person other than himself in any court of this state or before any judicial body;

(2) To make it a business to practice as an attorney at law for any person other than himself in any of such courts;

(2) To make it a business to practice as an attorney at law for any person other than himself in any of such courts;

(3) To hold himself out to the public or otherwise to any person as being entitled to practice law;

(3) To hold himself out to the public or otherwise to any person as being entitled to practice law;

(4) To render or furnish legal services or advice;

(4) To render or furnish legal services or advice;

(5) To furnish attorneys or counsel;

(5) To furnish attorneys or counsel;

(6) To render legal services of any kind in actions or proceedings of any nature;

(6) To render legal services of any kind in actions or proceedings of any nature;

(7) To assume or use or advertise the title of “lawyer,” “attorney,” “attorney at law,” or equivalent terms in any language in such manner as to convey the impression that he is entitled to practice law or is entitled to furnish legal advice, services, or counsel; or

(7) To assume or use or advertise the title of “lawyer,” “attorney,” “attorney at law,” or equivalent terms in any language in such manner as to convey the impression that he is entitled to practice law or is entitled to furnish legal advice, services, or counsel; or

(8) To advertise that either alone or together with, by, or through any person, whether a duly and regularly admitted attorney at law or not, he has, owns, conducts, or maintains an office for the practice of law or for furnishing legal advice, services, or counsel.

(8) To advertise that either alone or together with, by, or through any person, whether a duly and regularly admitted attorney at law or not, he has, owns, conducts, or maintains an office for the practice of law or for furnishing legal advice, services, or counsel.

(b) Unless otherwise provided by law or by rules promulgated by the Supreme Court, it shall be unlawful for any corporation, voluntary association, or company to do or perform any of the acts recited in subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) Unless otherwise provided by law or by rules promulgated by the Supreme Court, it shall be unlawful for any corporation, voluntary association, or company to do or perform any of the acts recited in subsection (a) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-74 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-74
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-74
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of superior court is required to procure and preserve for public inspection a complete file of all newspaper issues in which legal advertisements are published.

(a) The clerk of superior court is required to procure and preserve for public inspection a complete file of all newspaper issues in which legal advertisements are published.

(b) The issues of the newspapers so preserved shall be bound, microfilmed, photographed, or digitally imaged in a format approved by the clerk and such newspapers, microfilm, photographs, or copies thereof shall be maintained and made available to the public for a period of not less than 50 years, after which time the newspapers, microfilm, photographs, or copies thereof shall be preserved for historical purposes in electronic or micrographic format.

(b) The issues of the newspapers so preserved shall be bound, microfilmed, photographed, or digitally imaged in a format approved by the clerk and such newspapers, microfilm, photographs, or copies thereof shall be maintained and made available to the public for a period of not less than 50 years, after which time the newspapers, microfilm, photographs, or copies thereof shall be preserved for historical purposes in electronic or micrographic format.

(c) The clerk of superior court is authorized to enter into an agreement with either the judge of the probate court or the sheriff of the county, or both, relative to the binding, retention, microfilming, photographing, or digital imaging of the newspapers and their preservation and retention, in which event it shall be necessary that only one set of newspapers or copies thereof shall be retained in the county courthouse. Such set of newspapers or copies thereof shall include copies of the newspaper issues in which the clerk's advertisements appear and the newspaper issues in which the advertisements which the judge of the probate court or the sheriff, or both, are required to preserve and retain appear. The agreement shall specify the person who shall maintain and preserve the newspapers, microfilm, photographs, or digital copies.

(c) The clerk of superior court is authorized to enter into an agreement with either the judge of the probate court or the sheriff of the county, or both, relative to the binding, retention, microfilming, photographing, or digital imaging of the newspapers and their preservation and retention, in which event it shall be necessary that only one set of newspapers or copies thereof shall be retained in the county courthouse. Such set of newspapers or copies thereof shall include copies of the newspaper issues in which the clerk's advertisements appear and the newspaper issues in which the advertisements which the judge of the probate court or the sheriff, or both, are required to preserve and retain appear. The agreement shall specify the person who shall maintain and preserve the newspapers, microfilm, photographs, or digital copies.

(d) Upon the request of a clerk of superior court, any journal or newspaper declared, made, or maintained as the official organ of any county for the publication of sheriff's sales, citations of probate court judges, or any other advertising commonly known in terms of “official or legal advertising” shall provide to the clerk of superior court copies of such journal or newspaper containing legal advertisements, in digital format, as required by the clerk, when the clerk shall be required to comply with provisions of subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section. The copies shall be provided to the clerk, the judge of the probate court, and the sheriff by January 31 of the year following the year in which the newspaper served as the official legal organ of the county. The ability of a journal or newspaper to provide copies digitally or electronically may be a qualification by the clerk of superior court, the probate judge, and the sheriff in designating a journal or newspaper as the official legal organ of the county.

(d) Upon the request of a clerk of superior court, any journal or newspaper declared, made, or maintained as the official organ of any county for the publication of sheriff's sales, citations of probate court judges, or any other advertising commonly known in terms of “official or legal advertising” shall provide to the clerk of superior court copies of such journal or newspaper containing legal advertisements, in digital format, as required by the clerk, when the clerk shall be required to comply with provisions of subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section. The copies shall be provided to the clerk, the judge of the probate court, and the sheriff by January 31 of the year following the year in which the newspaper served as the official legal organ of the county. The ability of a journal or newspaper to provide copies digitally or electronically may be a qualification by the clerk of superior court, the probate judge, and the sheriff in designating a journal or newspaper as the official legal organ of the county.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-6 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-6
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-6
Status: in_force

The duties of the district attorneys within their respective circuits are:

(1) To attend each session of the superior courts unless excused by the judge thereof and to remain until the business of the state is disposed of;

(1) To attend each session of the superior courts unless excused by the judge thereof and to remain until the business of the state is disposed of;

(2) To attend on the grand juries, advise them in relation to matters of law, and swear and examine witnesses before them;

(2) To attend on the grand juries, advise them in relation to matters of law, and swear and examine witnesses before them;

(3) To administer the oaths the laws require to the grand and trial jurors and to the bailiffs or other officers of the court and otherwise to aid the presiding judge in organizing the courts as he may require;

(3) To administer the oaths the laws require to the grand and trial jurors and to the bailiffs or other officers of the court and otherwise to aid the presiding judge in organizing the courts as he may require;

(4) To review every individual case for which probable cause for prosecution exists, and make a prosecutorial decision available under the law based on the facts and circumstances of each individual case under oath of duty as provided in Code Section 15-18-2 ;

(4) To review every individual case for which probable cause for prosecution exists, and make a prosecutorial decision available under the law based on the facts and circumstances of each individual case under oath of duty as provided in Code Section 15-18-2 ;

(5) To draw up all indictments or presentments, when requested by the grand jury, and to prosecute all indictable offenses;

(5) To draw up all indictments or presentments, when requested by the grand jury, and to prosecute all indictable offenses;

(6) To prosecute civil actions to enforce any civil penalty set forth in Code Section 40-6-163 and to prosecute or defend any other civil action in the prosecution or defense of which the state is interested, unless otherwise specially provided for;

(6) To prosecute civil actions to enforce any civil penalty set forth in Code Section 40-6-163 and to prosecute or defend any other civil action in the prosecution or defense of which the state is interested, unless otherwise specially provided for;

(7) To attend before the appellate courts when any criminal case emanating from their respective circuits is tried, to argue the same, and to perform any other duty therein which the interest of the state may require;

(7) To attend before the appellate courts when any criminal case emanating from their respective circuits is tried, to argue the same, and to perform any other duty therein which the interest of the state may require;

(8) To advise law enforcement officers concerning the sufficiency of evidence, warrants, and similar matters relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses;

(8) To advise law enforcement officers concerning the sufficiency of evidence, warrants, and similar matters relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses;

(9) To collect all money due the state in the hands of any escheators and to pay it over to the educational fund, if necessary, compelling payment by rule or order of court or other legal means;

(9) To collect all money due the state in the hands of any escheators and to pay it over to the educational fund, if necessary, compelling payment by rule or order of court or other legal means;

(10) To collect all claims of the state which they may be ordered to collect by the state revenue commissioner and to remit the same within 30 days after collection; and on October 1 of every year to report to the state revenue commissioner the condition of the claims in their hands in favor of the state, particularly specifying: (A) The amounts collected and paid, from what sources received and for what purposes, and to whom paid; (B) What claims are unpaid and why; (C) What judgments have been obtained, when, and in what court; and (D) What actions are instituted, in what courts, and their present progress and future prospects;

(10) To collect all claims of the state which they may be ordered to collect by the state revenue commissioner and to remit the same within 30 days after collection; and on October 1 of every year to report to the state revenue commissioner the condition of the claims in their hands in favor of the state, particularly specifying:

(A) The amounts collected and paid, from what sources received and for what purposes, and to whom paid;

(A) The amounts collected and paid, from what sources received and for what purposes, and to whom paid;

(B) What claims are unpaid and why;

(B) What claims are unpaid and why;

(C) What judgments have been obtained, when, and in what court; and

(C) What judgments have been obtained, when, and in what court; and

(D) What actions are instituted, in what courts, and their present progress and future prospects;

(D) What actions are instituted, in what courts, and their present progress and future prospects;

(11) To ensure disposition information is submitted in accordance with subsection (g) of Code Section 35-3-36 when a final disposition decision is made by a district attorney;

(11) To ensure disposition information is submitted in accordance with subsection (g) of Code Section 35-3-36 when a final disposition decision is made by a district attorney;

(12) To assist victims and witnesses of crimes through the complexities of the criminal justice system and ensure that the victims of crimes are apprised of the rights afforded them under the law; and

(12) To assist victims and witnesses of crimes through the complexities of the criminal justice system and ensure that the victims of crimes are apprised of the rights afforded them under the law; and

(13) To perform such other duties as are or may be required by law or which necessarily appertain to their office.

(13) To perform such other duties as are or may be required by law or which necessarily appertain to their office.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-134 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-134
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-134
Status: in_force

In all civil cases it shall be good cause of challenge that a juror has expressed an opinion as to which party ought to prevail or that he has a wish or desire as to which shall succeed. Upon challenge made by either party upon either of these grounds, it shall be the duty of the court to hear the competent evidence respecting the challenge as shall be submitted by either party, the juror being a competent witness. The court shall determine the challenge according to the opinion it entertains of the evidence adduced thereon.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-444 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-444
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-444
Status: in_force

(a) An order granting probation to a child adjudicated to be a child in need of services may be revoked on the ground that the conditions of probation have been violated.

(a) An order granting probation to a child adjudicated to be a child in need of services may be revoked on the ground that the conditions of probation have been violated.

(b) Any violation of a condition of probation may be reported to any person authorized to make a petition alleging that a child is in need of services as set forth in Code Section 15-11-420 . A motion for revocation of probation shall contain specific factual allegations constituting each violation of a condition of probation.

(b) Any violation of a condition of probation may be reported to any person authorized to make a petition alleging that a child is in need of services as set forth in Code Section 15-11-420 . A motion for revocation of probation shall contain specific factual allegations constituting each violation of a condition of probation.

(c) A motion for revocation of probation shall be served upon the child, his or her attorney, and parent, guardian, or legal custodian in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-11-424 .

(c) A motion for revocation of probation shall be served upon the child, his or her attorney, and parent, guardian, or legal custodian in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-11-424 .

(d) If a child in need of services is taken into custody because of the alleged violation of probation, the provisions governing the detention of a child under this article shall apply.

(d) If a child in need of services is taken into custody because of the alleged violation of probation, the provisions governing the detention of a child under this article shall apply.

(e) A revocation hearing shall be scheduled to be held no later than 30 days after the filing of a motion to revoke probation.

(e) A revocation hearing shall be scheduled to be held no later than 30 days after the filing of a motion to revoke probation.

(f) If the court finds, beyond a reasonable doubt, that a child in need of services violated the terms and conditions of probation, the court may: (1) Extend his or her probation; (2) Impose additional conditions of probation; or (3) Make any disposition that could have been made at the time probation was imposed.

(f) If the court finds, beyond a reasonable doubt, that a child in need of services violated the terms and conditions of probation, the court may:

(1) Extend his or her probation;

(1) Extend his or her probation;

(2) Impose additional conditions of probation; or

(2) Impose additional conditions of probation; or

(3) Make any disposition that could have been made at the time probation was imposed.

(3) Make any disposition that could have been made at the time probation was imposed.