O.C.G.A. § 15-6-13 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-13
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-13
Status: in_force

(a) When from any cause a judge of the superior court is disqualified from presiding in a matter, he shall procure the services of another superior court judge to try the matter, even if he has to call for a special term of court for that purpose.

(a) When from any cause a judge of the superior court is disqualified from presiding in a matter, he shall procure the services of another superior court judge to try the matter, even if he has to call for a special term of court for that purpose.

(b) Failure of a judge to comply with subsection (a) of this Code section within a reasonable time, when it is in his power to do so, is a ground of impeachment.

(b) Failure of a judge to comply with subsection (a) of this Code section within a reasonable time, when it is in his power to do so, is a ground of impeachment.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-475 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-475
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-475
Status: in_force

(a) An alleged delinquent child shall have the right to be represented by an attorney at all proceedings under this article.

(a) An alleged delinquent child shall have the right to be represented by an attorney at all proceedings under this article.

(b) A parent, guardian, or legal custodian of an alleged delinquent child shall not waive his or her child's right to be represented by an attorney.

(b) A parent, guardian, or legal custodian of an alleged delinquent child shall not waive his or her child's right to be represented by an attorney.

(c) An alleged delinquent child may waive the right to an attorney under limited circumstances as set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-511 , but if a child's liberty is in jeopardy, he or she shall be represented by an attorney.

(c) An alleged delinquent child may waive the right to an attorney under limited circumstances as set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-511 , but if a child's liberty is in jeopardy, he or she shall be represented by an attorney.

(d) Upon a motion by an attorney for an alleged delinquent child, together with written permission of such child, a judge shall issue an order providing that such child's attorney shall have access to all dependency, school, hospital, physician, or other health or mental health care records relating for such child.

(d) Upon a motion by an attorney for an alleged delinquent child, together with written permission of such child, a judge shall issue an order providing that such child's attorney shall have access to all dependency, school, hospital, physician, or other health or mental health care records relating for such child.
O.C.G.A. § 15-1-22 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-1-22
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-1-22
Status: in_force

On and after January 1, 2019, no court or clerk of court shall enter into any exclusive agreement or contract that prohibits more than one electronic filing service provider to serve a court or clerk of court; provided, however, that such prohibition shall not require a court or clerk of court to enter into more than one agreement or contract with an electronic service provider.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-68 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-68
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-68
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (e) of Code Section 31-10-8 and subsection (c) of Code Section 31-10-27 , unless local law or an agreement between a judge of the probate court and the county governing authority provides for the retention of a greater amount, a county governing authority may, by ordinance or resolution, limit the total amount of fees authorized to be retained as personal compensation by a probate judge who serves as local custodian, local registrar, or special abstracting agent pursuant to Code Section 31-10-8 or 31-10-27 to an aggregate amount not less than an amount equal to the fees collected or $7,500.00, whichever is less, in any calendar year beginning on or after January 1, 1997. Any probate judge whose fees are limited pursuant to this Code section shall prepare and submit a report at least quarterly to the county governing authority specifying the amount received during the quarter for which the report is submitted.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-131 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-131
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-131
Status: in_force

(a) In every case in which any court of this state or any municipality or political subdivision of this state shall impose a fine, which shall be construed to include costs, for any criminal offense or any criminal ordinance violation, there shall be imposed as an additional penalty a sum equal to 5 percent of the original fine.

(a) In every case in which any court of this state or any municipality or political subdivision of this state shall impose a fine, which shall be construed to include costs, for any criminal offense or any criminal ordinance violation, there shall be imposed as an additional penalty a sum equal to 5 percent of the original fine.

(b) Such sums shall be in addition to any amount required by Code Section 47-17-60 to be paid into the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund and in addition to any other amounts provided for in this chapter.

(b) Such sums shall be in addition to any amount required by Code Section 47-17-60 to be paid into the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund and in addition to any other amounts provided for in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-72 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-72
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-72
Status: in_force

Grand jurors shall disclose everything which occurs in their service whenever it becomes necessary in any court of record in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-66-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-66-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-66.1
Status: in_force

When from challenge or from any other cause there are not a sufficient number of persons in attendance to complete the empaneling of grand jurors, the presiding judge shall order the clerk to choose at random from the names of persons summoned as trial jurors a sufficient number of prospective grand jurors necessary to complete the grand jury. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as barring the court from taking any action against a person who has been summoned to appear as a juror as provided in Code Section 15-12-10 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-480 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-480
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-480
Status: in_force

(a) When a child enters a denial to a petition alleging his or her delinquency, jeopardy attaches when the first witness is sworn at the adjudication hearing.

(a) When a child enters a denial to a petition alleging his or her delinquency, jeopardy attaches when the first witness is sworn at the adjudication hearing.

(b) When a child enters an admission to a petition alleging his or her delinquency, jeopardy attaches when the court accepts the admission.

(b) When a child enters an admission to a petition alleging his or her delinquency, jeopardy attaches when the court accepts the admission.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-134 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-134
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-134
Status: in_force

Any person whose duty it is to collect and remit the sums provided for in this article who refuses to so remit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-424 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-424
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-424
Status: in_force

(a) If a party to be served with a summons pursuant to Code Section 15-11-423 is within this state and can be found, the summons shall be served upon him or her personally as soon as possible and at least 72 hours before the adjudication hearing.

(a) If a party to be served with a summons pursuant to Code Section 15-11-423 is within this state and can be found, the summons shall be served upon him or her personally as soon as possible and at least 72 hours before the adjudication hearing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(e) The court may authorize payment from county funds of the costs of service and of necessary travel expenses incurred by persons summoned or otherwise required to appear at the hearing on the petition seeking an adjudication that a child is in need of services.

(e) The court may authorize payment from county funds of the costs of service and of necessary travel expenses incurred by persons summoned or otherwise required to appear at the hearing on the petition seeking an adjudication that a child is in need of services.
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-50 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-50
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-50
Status: in_force

The practice of law in this state is defined as:

(1) Representing litigants in court and preparing pleadings and other papers incident to any action or special proceedings in any court or other judicial body;

(1) Representing litigants in court and preparing pleadings and other papers incident to any action or special proceedings in any court or other judicial body;

(2) Conveyancing;

(2) Conveyancing;

(3) The preparation of legal instruments of all kinds whereby a legal right is secured;

(3) The preparation of legal instruments of all kinds whereby a legal right is secured;

(4) The rendering of opinions as to the validity or invalidity of titles to real or personal property;

(4) The rendering of opinions as to the validity or invalidity of titles to real or personal property;

(5) The giving of any legal advice; and

(5) The giving of any legal advice; and

(6) Any action taken for others in any matter connected with the law.

(6) Any action taken for others in any matter connected with the law.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-80 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-80
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-80
Status: in_force

Grand juries are authorized to recommend to the court the publication of the whole or any part of their general presentments and to prescribe the manner of publication. When the recommendation is made, the judge shall order the publication as recommended. Reasonable charges therefor shall be paid out of the county treasury, upon the certificate of the judge, as other court expenses are paid.
O.C.G.A. § 15-1-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-1-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-1-1
Status: in_force

The judicial power is vested in such tribunals as are created by the Constitution of this state, such other inferior courts as are or may be established by law, and such persons as are or may be specially invested with powers of a judicial nature.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-137 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-137
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-137
Status: in_force

Being a citizen or resident of a municipal corporation shall not render a person incompetent to serve as a juror in cases in which the municipal corporation is a party or is interested.
O.C.G.A. § 15-14-2 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 14 / Section 15-14-2
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-14-2
Status: in_force

(a) The judges of the city courts of this state having concurrent jurisdiction with the superior courts of this state to try misdemeanor cases and to try civil cases where the amount involved exceeds $500.00, where not otherwise specifically provided for by law, may appoint an official court reporter, as defined in Article 2 of this chapter, whose compensation for reporting criminal and civil cases and for attendance upon court shall be the same as provided by the Judicial Council pursuant to Code Section 15-5-21 . The court reporter reporting and transcribing civil cases shall be paid by the party or parties requesting the reporting or transcribing.

(a) The judges of the city courts of this state having concurrent jurisdiction with the superior courts of this state to try misdemeanor cases and to try civil cases where the amount involved exceeds $500.00, where not otherwise specifically provided for by law, may appoint an official court reporter, as defined in Article 2 of this chapter, whose compensation for reporting criminal and civil cases and for attendance upon court shall be the same as provided by the Judicial Council pursuant to Code Section 15-5-21 . The court reporter reporting and transcribing civil cases shall be paid by the party or parties requesting the reporting or transcribing.

(b) This Code section shall not apply to the city courts of this state where provision has been made by law prior to February 13, 1950, for the appointment of the official reporters of city courts.

(b) This Code section shall not apply to the city courts of this state where provision has been made by law prior to February 13, 1950, for the appointment of the official reporters of city courts.
O.C.G.A. § 15-8-4 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-8-4
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-8-4
Status: in_force

The several judges of the city courts, on the call of any criminal case in the courts in which the presiding judge is disqualified, may pass an order transferring the case for trial to the superior court of the county in which the city court is located. When the case is so transferred, it shall be tried in the superior court as though it had originated therein.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-135 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-135
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-135
Status: in_force

The members of the council shall receive no salary but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of their functions; provided, however, that such expenses shall not exceed those allowed to members of the General Assembly.
O.C.G.A. § 15-5-83 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-5-83
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5-83
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall be assigned for administrative purposes to the Supreme Court, in the same manner as executive branch agencies are assigned to executive branch departments under Code Section 50-4-3 .

(a) The commission shall be assigned for administrative purposes to the Supreme Court, in the same manner as executive branch agencies are assigned to executive branch departments under Code Section 50-4-3 .

(b) The commission is authorized to receive and expend such appropriations as may be expressly provided by the General Assembly together with such federal funds and other funds as may be made available from public or private sources.

(b) The commission is authorized to receive and expend such appropriations as may be expressly provided by the General Assembly together with such federal funds and other funds as may be made available from public or private sources.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-413 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-413
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-413
Status: in_force

(a) If a child alleged to be a child in need of services is being held in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility, a continued custody hearing shall be held within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. If such hearing is not held within the time specified, such child shall be released from temporary detention in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-411 and with authorization of the detaining authority.

(a) If a child alleged to be a child in need of services is being held in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility, a continued custody hearing shall be held within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. If such hearing is not held within the time specified, such child shall be released from temporary detention in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-411 and with authorization of the detaining authority.

(b) If a child alleged to be a child in need of services is not being held in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility and has not been released to the custody of such child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, a hearing shall be held within 72 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, after such child is placed in foster care.

(b) If a child alleged to be a child in need of services is not being held in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility and has not been released to the custody of such child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, a hearing shall be held within 72 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, after such child is placed in foster care.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-1
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to secure for each child who comes within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court such care and guidance, preferably in his or her own home, as will secure his or her moral, emotional, mental, and physical welfare as well as the safety of both the child and community. It is the intent of the General Assembly to promote a juvenile justice system that will protect the community, impose accountability for violations of law, provide treatment and rehabilitation, and equip juvenile offenders with the ability to live responsibly and productively. It is the intent of the General Assembly to preserve and strengthen family relationships, countenancing the removal of a child from his or her home only when state intervention is essential to protect such child and enable him or her to live in security and stability. In every proceeding, this chapter seeks to guarantee due process of law, as required by the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Georgia, through which every child and his or her parent and all other interested parties are assured fair hearings at which legal rights are recognized and enforced. Above all, this chapter shall be liberally construed to reflect that the paramount child welfare policy of this state is to determine and ensure the best interests of its children.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-136 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-136
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-136
Status: in_force

All inhabitants of a county who are competent jurors in other cases shall be competent jurors in any case in which the county is a party or is interested in its capacity as a corporation or a quasi-corporation.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-607 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-607
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-607
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 15-11-602 , an order of disposition committing a child adjudicated for a delinquent act to DJJ shall continue in force for two years or until such child is sooner discharged by DJJ. The court which made the order may extend its duration for a period not to exceed two years subject to like discharge, if: (1) A hearing is held upon DJJ's motion prior to the expiration of the order; (2) Reasonable notice of the factual basis of the motion and of the hearing and an opportunity to be heard are given to such child and his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian; and (3) The court finds that the extension is necessary for the treatment or rehabilitation of such child.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 15-11-602 , an order of disposition committing a child adjudicated for a delinquent act to DJJ shall continue in force for two years or until such child is sooner discharged by DJJ. The court which made the order may extend its duration for a period not to exceed two years subject to like discharge, if:

(1) A hearing is held upon DJJ's motion prior to the expiration of the order;

(1) A hearing is held upon DJJ's motion prior to the expiration of the order;

(2) Reasonable notice of the factual basis of the motion and of the hearing and an opportunity to be heard are given to such child and his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian; and

(2) Reasonable notice of the factual basis of the motion and of the hearing and an opportunity to be heard are given to such child and his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian; and

(3) The court finds that the extension is necessary for the treatment or rehabilitation of such child.

(3) The court finds that the extension is necessary for the treatment or rehabilitation of such child.

(b) Any other order of disposition except an order of restitution as allowed by paragraph (7) or (8) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-601 shall continue in force for not more than two years. An order of extension may be made if: (1) A hearing is held prior to the expiration of the order on the court's own motion or upon motion of DJJ or the prosecuting attorney; (2) Reasonable notice of the factual basis of the motion and of the hearing and opportunity to be heard are given to the parties affected; (3) The court finds that the extension is necessary to accomplish the purposes of the order extended; and (4) The extension does not exceed two years from the expiration of the prior order.

(b) Any other order of disposition except an order of restitution as allowed by paragraph (7) or (8) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-601 shall continue in force for not more than two years. An order of extension may be made if:

(1) A hearing is held prior to the expiration of the order on the court's own motion or upon motion of DJJ or the prosecuting attorney;

(1) A hearing is held prior to the expiration of the order on the court's own motion or upon motion of DJJ or the prosecuting attorney;

(2) Reasonable notice of the factual basis of the motion and of the hearing and opportunity to be heard are given to the parties affected;

(2) Reasonable notice of the factual basis of the motion and of the hearing and opportunity to be heard are given to the parties affected;

(3) The court finds that the extension is necessary to accomplish the purposes of the order extended; and

(3) The court finds that the extension is necessary to accomplish the purposes of the order extended; and

(4) The extension does not exceed two years from the expiration of the prior order.

(4) The extension does not exceed two years from the expiration of the prior order.

(c) The court may terminate an order of disposition or an extension of such a disposition order prior to its expiration, on its own motion or an application of a party, if it appears to the court that the purposes of the order have been accomplished.

(c) The court may terminate an order of disposition or an extension of such a disposition order prior to its expiration, on its own motion or an application of a party, if it appears to the court that the purposes of the order have been accomplished.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-601 and Code Section 17-14-5 , when a child reaches 21 years of age, all orders affecting him or her then in force terminate and he or she is discharged from further obligation or control.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-601 and Code Section 17-14-5 , when a child reaches 21 years of age, all orders affecting him or her then in force terminate and he or she is discharged from further obligation or control.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-144 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-144
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-144
Status: in_force

Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall receive the same expense allowance per day as that received by a member of the General Assembly for each day such member of the commission is in attendance at a meeting of such commission, plus either reimbursement for actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier or the same mileage allowance for use of a personal car in connection with such attendance as members of the General Assembly receive. Such expense and travel allowance shall be paid in lieu of any per diem, allowance, or other remuneration now received by any such member for such attendance. Expense allowances and other costs authorized in this Code section shall be paid from moneys in the trust fund.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-14 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-14
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-14
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall hold a hearing within 30 days of receipt of a case transferred from the probate court pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 29-2-6 or subsection (b) of Code Section 29-2-8 . A child may obtain a court appointed attorney for the hearing to determine whether continuation or termination of the temporary guardianship is in the best interests of the child.

(a) The court shall hold a hearing within 30 days of receipt of a case transferred from the probate court pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 29-2-6 or subsection (b) of Code Section 29-2-8 . A child may obtain a court appointed attorney for the hearing to determine whether continuation or termination of the temporary guardianship is in the best interests of the child.

(b) After notice and hearing, the court may make one of the following orders: (1) That the temporary guardianship be established or continued if the court determines that the temporary guardianship is in the best interests of a child. The order shall thereafter be subject to modification only as provided in Code Section 15-11-32 ; or (2) That the temporary guardianship be terminated if the court determines it is in the best interests of a child. A child shall be returned to his or her parent unless the court determines that there is probable cause to believe that he or she will be abused, neglected, or abandoned in the custody of his or her parent.

(b) After notice and hearing, the court may make one of the following orders:

(1) That the temporary guardianship be established or continued if the court determines that the temporary guardianship is in the best interests of a child. The order shall thereafter be subject to modification only as provided in Code Section 15-11-32 ; or

(1) That the temporary guardianship be established or continued if the court determines that the temporary guardianship is in the best interests of a child. The order shall thereafter be subject to modification only as provided in Code Section 15-11-32 ; or

(2) That the temporary guardianship be terminated if the court determines it is in the best interests of a child. A child shall be returned to his or her parent unless the court determines that there is probable cause to believe that he or she will be abused, neglected, or abandoned in the custody of his or her parent.

(2) That the temporary guardianship be terminated if the court determines it is in the best interests of a child. A child shall be returned to his or her parent unless the court determines that there is probable cause to believe that he or she will be abused, neglected, or abandoned in the custody of his or her parent.

(c) A case shall proceed as a dependency matter pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of this chapter if, after notice and hearing, the court determines: (1) That it is in the best interests of a child that the temporary guardianship not be established or that the temporary guardianship be terminated but there is probable cause to believe that he or she will be abused, neglected, or abandoned if returned to his or her parent; or (2) That it is in the best interests of a child that the temporary guardianship be continued over the parent's objection.

(c) A case shall proceed as a dependency matter pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of this chapter if, after notice and hearing, the court determines:

(1) That it is in the best interests of a child that the temporary guardianship not be established or that the temporary guardianship be terminated but there is probable cause to believe that he or she will be abused, neglected, or abandoned if returned to his or her parent; or

(1) That it is in the best interests of a child that the temporary guardianship not be established or that the temporary guardianship be terminated but there is probable cause to believe that he or she will be abused, neglected, or abandoned if returned to his or her parent; or

(2) That it is in the best interests of a child that the temporary guardianship be continued over the parent's objection.

(2) That it is in the best interests of a child that the temporary guardianship be continued over the parent's objection.

(d) The court may refer to DFCS for further investigation a case transferred from probate court.

(d) The court may refer to DFCS for further investigation a case transferred from probate court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-606 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-606
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-606
Status: in_force

An order of disposition or adjudication shall not be a conviction of a crime and shall not impose any civil disability ordinarily resulting from a conviction nor operate to disqualify the child in any civil service application or appointment.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-56 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-56
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-56
Status: in_force

(a) No person who is serving as a full-time juvenile court judge shall at the same time hold the office of judge of any other class of court of this state.

(a) No person who is serving as a full-time juvenile court judge shall at the same time hold the office of judge of any other class of court of this state.

(b) No person serving as a juvenile court judge after being elected juvenile court judge pursuant to a local law authorized by a constitutional amendment shall at the same time hold the office of judge of any other class of court of this state.

(b) No person serving as a juvenile court judge after being elected juvenile court judge pursuant to a local law authorized by a constitutional amendment shall at the same time hold the office of judge of any other class of court of this state.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall prevent any duly appointed or elected juvenile court judge from sitting by designation as a superior court judge pursuant to Code Section 15-1-9.1 .

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall prevent any duly appointed or elected juvenile court judge from sitting by designation as a superior court judge pursuant to Code Section 15-1-9.1 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-604 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-604
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-604
Status: in_force

(a) A child adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act shall be given credit for each day spent in a secure residential facility, a nonsecure residential facility, or any institution or facility for the treatment or examination of a physical or mental disability awaiting adjudication, pending disposition and in connection with and resulting from a court order entered in the proceedings for which the disposition was imposed and in any institution or facility for treatment or examination of a physical or mental disability. Such credit shall be applied toward the child's disposition.

(a) A child adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act shall be given credit for each day spent in a secure residential facility, a nonsecure residential facility, or any institution or facility for the treatment or examination of a physical or mental disability awaiting adjudication, pending disposition and in connection with and resulting from a court order entered in the proceedings for which the disposition was imposed and in any institution or facility for treatment or examination of a physical or mental disability. Such credit shall be applied toward the child's disposition.

(b) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall apply to dispositions for all offenses, whether classified as violations, misdemeanors, or felonies.

(b) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall apply to dispositions for all offenses, whether classified as violations, misdemeanors, or felonies.
O.C.G.A. § 15-14-30 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 14 / Section 15-14-30
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-14-30
Status: in_force

Every person desiring to commence the practice of court reporting in this state shall file an application for testing with the board upon such form as shall be adopted and prescribed by the board. At the time of making an application the applicant shall deposit with the board an examination fee to be determined by the board. Examinations shall be conducted as often as may be necessary, as determined by the board, provided that examinations must be conducted at least once annually. Applicants shall be notified by mail of the holding of such examinations no later than ten days before the date upon which the examinations are to be given. Examinations shall be conducted and graded according to rules and regulations prescribed by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-445 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-445
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-445
Status: in_force

The court shall review the disposition of a child in need of services at least once within three months after such disposition and at least every six months thereafter so long as the order of disposition is in effect.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-108 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-108
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-108
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall give to all parties written notice of the date, time, place, and purpose of the following postadjudication hearings or reviews: (1) Nonreunification hearings; (2) Disposition hearings; (3) Periodic review hearings; (4) Periodic reviews by judicial citizen review panel; (5) Permanency plan hearings; (6) Termination of parental rights hearings; and (7) Posttermination of parental rights review hearings.

(a) The court shall give to all parties written notice of the date, time, place, and purpose of the following postadjudication hearings or reviews:

(1) Nonreunification hearings;

(1) Nonreunification hearings;

(2) Disposition hearings;

(2) Disposition hearings;

(3) Periodic review hearings;

(3) Periodic review hearings;

(4) Periodic reviews by judicial citizen review panel;

(4) Periodic reviews by judicial citizen review panel;

(5) Permanency plan hearings;

(5) Permanency plan hearings;

(6) Termination of parental rights hearings; and

(6) Termination of parental rights hearings; and

(7) Posttermination of parental rights review hearings.

(7) Posttermination of parental rights review hearings.

(b) Issuance and service of summons, when appropriate, shall comply with the requirements of Code Sections 15-11-160 and 15-11-161 .

(b) Issuance and service of summons, when appropriate, shall comply with the requirements of Code Sections 15-11-160 and 15-11-161 .

(c) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, written notice shall be delivered to the recipient at least 72 hours before the hearing or review by United States mail, e-mail, or hand delivery.

(c) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, written notice shall be delivered to the recipient at least 72 hours before the hearing or review by United States mail, e-mail, or hand delivery.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-58 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-58
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-58
Status: in_force

(a) The clerks of superior courts, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, whether appointed, elected, or acting by operation of law besides the oath required of all civil officers, must take and subscribe to the following oath: “I do swear or affirm that I will truly and faithfully enter and record all the orders, decrees, judgments, and other proceedings of the Superior Court of the County of __________, and all other matters and things which I am required by law to record; and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties required of me, to the best of my understanding. So help me God.”

(a) The clerks of superior courts, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, whether appointed, elected, or acting by operation of law besides the oath required of all civil officers, must take and subscribe to the following oath:

“I do swear or affirm that I will truly and faithfully enter and record all the orders, decrees, judgments, and other proceedings of the Superior Court of the County of __________, and all other matters and things which I am required by law to record; and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties required of me, to the best of my understanding. So help me God.”

(b) When the oath is taken by the judges of the probate courts or their deputies acting in a certain contingency as clerks of the superior court, they may take it before any person authorized to administer an oath and may enter it on the minutes of the superior court.

(b) When the oath is taken by the judges of the probate courts or their deputies acting in a certain contingency as clerks of the superior court, they may take it before any person authorized to administer an oath and may enter it on the minutes of the superior court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-84 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-84
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-84
Status: in_force

For administering any oath other than in connection with a matter before the court, a magistrate shall collect a fee of $1.00.
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-30 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-30
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-30
Status: in_force

In recognition of the fact that attorneys are officers of the courts of this state; that they have the exclusive right to practice law and represent members of the public in connection with their legal affairs; that they are charged with important responsibilities in connection with the administration of justice both in and out of the courts; and that for these reasons a strong legal profession is in the public interest, the Supreme Court of this state is authorized to establish as an administrative arm of the court a unified self-governing bar association which shall be known as the “State Bar of Georgia,” composed of all persons licensed to practice law in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-80 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-80
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-80
Status: in_force

In all cases certified to the appellate courts, the costs for preparing the transcript of the record shall be paid by the appellant to the clerk before the same is transmitted unless the judge presiding over the case being appealed approves an affidavit submitted to the judge by the appellant certifying that the appellant is unable to pay such costs or upon the appellant providing adequate security for such costs.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-63 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-63
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-63
Status: in_force

(a) The governing authority of any county or any state authority may provide that ordinance violations may be tried upon citations with or without a prosecuting attorney as well as upon accusations.

(a) The governing authority of any county or any state authority may provide that ordinance violations may be tried upon citations with or without a prosecuting attorney as well as upon accusations.

(b) Each citation shall state the time and place at which the accused is to appear for trial, shall identify the offense with which the accused is charged, shall have an identifying number by which it shall be filed with the court, shall indicate the identity of the accused and the date of service, and shall be signed by the county or authority agent who completes and serves it.

(b) Each citation shall state the time and place at which the accused is to appear for trial, shall identify the offense with which the accused is charged, shall have an identifying number by which it shall be filed with the court, shall indicate the identity of the accused and the date of service, and shall be signed by the county or authority agent who completes and serves it.

(c) Prosecutions for violations of ordinances upon citations shall be commenced by the completion, signing, and service of a citation by any agent of the county who is authorized by the county governing authority to issue citations or by an agent of the state authority who is authorized by the authority to issue citations. Except as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 15-10-62 , a copy of the citation shall be personally served upon the accused; and the original shall promptly be filed with the court.

(c) Prosecutions for violations of ordinances upon citations shall be commenced by the completion, signing, and service of a citation by any agent of the county who is authorized by the county governing authority to issue citations or by an agent of the state authority who is authorized by the authority to issue citations. Except as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 15-10-62 , a copy of the citation shall be personally served upon the accused; and the original shall promptly be filed with the court.

(d) No person shall be arrested prior to the time of trial, except for the offenses of public drunkenness or disorderly conduct or as authorized by ordinance of a state authority; provided, however, that the accused may be arrested prior to the time of trial for the violation of a county ordinance relating to loitering; and provided, further, that any defendant who fails to appear for trial shall be arrested thereafter on the warrant of the magistrate and required to post a bond for his or her future appearance.

(d) No person shall be arrested prior to the time of trial, except for the offenses of public drunkenness or disorderly conduct or as authorized by ordinance of a state authority; provided, however, that the accused may be arrested prior to the time of trial for the violation of a county ordinance relating to loitering; and provided, further, that any defendant who fails to appear for trial shall be arrested thereafter on the warrant of the magistrate and required to post a bond for his or her future appearance.
O.C.G.A. § 15-1-11 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-1-11
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-1-11
Status: in_force

(a) Judges of the courts of this state, the clerks thereof, and the prosecuting officials and public defenders, both full-time and part-time, attached thereto are authorized to attend institutes, seminars, conferences, and other programs of an educational nature in order to become better informed and better qualified relative to the duties of their offices and the more effective administration thereof.

(a) Judges of the courts of this state, the clerks thereof, and the prosecuting officials and public defenders, both full-time and part-time, attached thereto are authorized to attend institutes, seminars, conferences, and other programs of an educational nature in order to become better informed and better qualified relative to the duties of their offices and the more effective administration thereof.

(b) The expense incurred in connection with the attendance at such institutes, seminars, conferences, and other programs shall be a proper expenditure of public funds. Any such person, prior to attendance at any of the above, must obtain approval therefor from the governing authority of any county or municipality located in whole or in part within the jurisdiction of the court to which the applicant is attached. When approval has been received, the expense of attendance shall be paid out of the public funds of such county or municipality or out of the funds provided for the operation of the court involved, upon the proper itemized expense voucher's being submitted.

(b) The expense incurred in connection with the attendance at such institutes, seminars, conferences, and other programs shall be a proper expenditure of public funds. Any such person, prior to attendance at any of the above, must obtain approval therefor from the governing authority of any county or municipality located in whole or in part within the jurisdiction of the court to which the applicant is attached. When approval has been received, the expense of attendance shall be paid out of the public funds of such county or municipality or out of the funds provided for the operation of the court involved, upon the proper itemized expense voucher's being submitted.

(c) This Code section shall be cumulative of other provisions of law and shall not be construed as repealing, restricting, or limiting alternative provisions for accomplishing the same purpose.

(c) This Code section shall be cumulative of other provisions of law and shall not be construed as repealing, restricting, or limiting alternative provisions for accomplishing the same purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-4-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-16-4-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-16-4.1
Status: in_force

Without limiting the generality of the oath set out in Code Section 15-16-4 , it shall be a violation of a sheriff's oath of office for any sheriff to engage either directly or indirectly in a private security, private investigation, bail bonding, or wrecker towing business in the county in which the sheriff has jurisdiction. As used in this Code section, “engaging indirectly” in such a business shall include the engagement in a prohibited business by the spouse or an unemancipated child of a sheriff.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-152 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-152
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-152
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the oaths prescribed by Chapter 3 of Title 45, relating to official oaths, the prosecuting attorney of a probate court shall take and subscribe to the following oath: “I swear (or affirm) that I will well, faithfully, and impartially and without fear, favor, or affection discharge my duties as prosecuting attorney for the Probate Court of (here state the county) County.”

(a) In addition to the oaths prescribed by Chapter 3 of Title 45, relating to official oaths, the prosecuting attorney of a probate court shall take and subscribe to the following oath: “I swear (or affirm) that I will well, faithfully, and impartially and without fear, favor, or affection discharge my duties as prosecuting attorney for the Probate Court of (here state the county) County.”

(b) The oath shall be administered and attested by the judge of the probate court of such county as provided in Code Section 45-3-3 and filed as provided in Code Section 45-3-5 .

(b) The oath shall be administered and attested by the judge of the probate court of such county as provided in Code Section 45-3-3 and filed as provided in Code Section 45-3-5 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-106 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-106
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-106
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Before executing duties as a CASA, and upon completion of all the requirements of an affiliate court appointed special advocate program, a CASA shall be sworn in by a judge of the juvenile court in the court or circuit in which he or she wishes to serve. A CASA shall not be assigned a case prior to being sworn in by a juvenile court judge as set forth in this paragraph. (2) If a juvenile court judge determines that a child involved in a dependency proceeding needs a CASA, the judge shall have the authority to appoint a CASA, and in such circumstance shall sign an order appointing a CASA at the earliest possible stage of the proceedings. Such order shall impose on a CASA all the duties, rights, and responsibilities set forth in this Code section and Code Sections 15-11-104 and 15-11-105 .

(a)(1) Before executing duties as a CASA, and upon completion of all the requirements of an affiliate court appointed special advocate program, a CASA shall be sworn in by a judge of the juvenile court in the court or circuit in which he or she wishes to serve. A CASA shall not be assigned a case prior to being sworn in by a juvenile court judge as set forth in this paragraph.

(a)(1) Before executing duties as a CASA, and upon completion of all the requirements of an affiliate court appointed special advocate program, a CASA shall be sworn in by a judge of the juvenile court in the court or circuit in which he or she wishes to serve. A CASA shall not be assigned a case prior to being sworn in by a juvenile court judge as set forth in this paragraph.

(2) If a juvenile court judge determines that a child involved in a dependency proceeding needs a CASA, the judge shall have the authority to appoint a CASA, and in such circumstance shall sign an order appointing a CASA at the earliest possible stage of the proceedings. Such order shall impose on a CASA all the duties, rights, and responsibilities set forth in this Code section and Code Sections 15-11-104 and 15-11-105 .

(2) If a juvenile court judge determines that a child involved in a dependency proceeding needs a CASA, the judge shall have the authority to appoint a CASA, and in such circumstance shall sign an order appointing a CASA at the earliest possible stage of the proceedings. Such order shall impose on a CASA all the duties, rights, and responsibilities set forth in this Code section and Code Sections 15-11-104 and 15-11-105 .

(b) The role of a CASA in juvenile court dependency proceedings shall be to advocate for the best interests of the child.

(b) The role of a CASA in juvenile court dependency proceedings shall be to advocate for the best interests of the child.

(c) In addition to the reasons stated in subsection (h) of Code Section 15-11-104 , the court may discharge a CASA upon finding that the CASA has acted in a manner contrary to the mission and purpose of the affiliate court appointed special advocate program.

(c) In addition to the reasons stated in subsection (h) of Code Section 15-11-104 , the court may discharge a CASA upon finding that the CASA has acted in a manner contrary to the mission and purpose of the affiliate court appointed special advocate program.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-95 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-95
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-95
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a clerk of any superior court of this state who receives partial payments, as ordered by the court, of criminal fines, bond forfeitures, or costs shall distribute such sums in the order of priority set forth below:

(1) The amount provided for in Chapter 17 of Title 47 for the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund;

(1) The amount provided for in Chapter 17 of Title 47 for the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund;

(2) The amount provided for in Chapter 14 of Title 47 for the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia;

(2) The amount provided for in Chapter 14 of Title 47 for the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia;

(3) The amount provided for in Chapter 16 of Title 47 for the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia;

(3) The amount provided for in Chapter 16 of Title 47 for the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia;

(4) The amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund under Code Section 15-21-149 and the amount provided for in cases of reckless driving for purposes of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund under Code Section 15-21-151 ;

(4) The amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund under Code Section 15-21-149 and the amount provided for in cases of reckless driving for purposes of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund under Code Section 15-21-151 ;

(5) The balance of the base fine owed to the county;

(5) The balance of the base fine owed to the county;

(6) The amounts provided for in Code Section 15-21-93 for jail construction and staffing;

(6) The amounts provided for in Code Section 15-21-93 for jail construction and staffing;

(7) The amounts provided under subparagraphs (a)(1)(A) and (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 15-21-73 ;

(7) The amounts provided under subparagraphs (a)(1)(A) and (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 15-21-73 ;

(8) The amounts provided for under subparagraphs (a)(1)(B) and (a)(2)(B) of Code Section 15-21-73 ;

(8) The amounts provided for under subparagraphs (a)(1)(B) and (a)(2)(B) of Code Section 15-21-73 ;

(9) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-131 for funding local victim assistance programs;

(9) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-131 for funding local victim assistance programs;

(10) The amount provided for in Code Section 36-15-9 for county law libraries;

(10) The amount provided for in Code Section 36-15-9 for county law libraries;

(11) The amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund under Code Section 15-21-112 ;

(11) The amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund under Code Section 15-21-112 ;

(12) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-100 for the Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund;

(12) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-100 for the Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund;

(13) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-208 for the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund;

(13) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-208 for the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund;

(14) The amounts provided for in subsection (d) of Code Section 42-8-34 ; and

(14) The amounts provided for in subsection (d) of Code Section 42-8-34 ; and

(15) The application fee provided for in subsection (c) or (e) of Code Section 15-21A-6 .

(15) The application fee provided for in subsection (c) or (e) of Code Section 15-21A-6 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-24 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-16-24
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-16-24
Status: in_force

Sheriffs are liable for the misconduct of their jailers as they are liable for their deputies; and persons injured by a jailer have the same option in bringing an action on the jailer's bond that they have in bringing an action on the deputy's bond, provided that the sheriff shall not be liable for such misconduct and no claim or cause of action against the sheriff for such misconduct shall exist unless one of the following conditions exists:

(1) The sheriff personally benefited financially from the act complained of;

(1) The sheriff personally benefited financially from the act complained of;

(2) The sheriff was personally aware of and had actual knowledge of the act complained of and had actual knowledge that the act was illegal, was contrary to law, or was the breach of a duty imposed by law and either acted to cause or failed to prevent the act complained of; or

(2) The sheriff was personally aware of and had actual knowledge of the act complained of and had actual knowledge that the act was illegal, was contrary to law, or was the breach of a duty imposed by law and either acted to cause or failed to prevent the act complained of; or

(3) The sheriff failed to exercise ordinary care and diligence to prevent the condition or act which proximately caused the injury complained of.

(3) The sheriff failed to exercise ordinary care and diligence to prevent the condition or act which proximately caused the injury complained of.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-4 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-4
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-4
Status: in_force

Where procedures are not provided in this chapter, the court shall proceed in accordance with:

(1) Title 17 in a delinquency proceeding; and

(1) Title 17 in a delinquency proceeding; and

(2) Chapter 11 of Title 9 in all other matters.

(2) Chapter 11 of Title 9 in all other matters.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-25 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-25
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-25
Status: in_force

If a district attorney fails to attend on the courts of his circuit as required, without just cause, he is liable to be fined $50.00 for each failure, to be retained out of his salary.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-12 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-12
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-12
Status: in_force

For the purpose of collecting any moneys owed to a court pursuant to a judgment and with the recommendation of such court, a local governing authority may contract with any person doing business within or outside this state for the collection of moneys owed to such court; provided, however, that a local governing authority shall not enter into such contract for the collection of moneys owed as a result of a court order sentencing a defendant to a probationary sentence or placing a defendant under probationary supervision solely because such defendant is unable to pay the court imposed fines and statutory surcharges when such defendant's sentence is imposed.
O.C.G.A. § 15-5a-13 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5A / Section 15-5a-13
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5A-13
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(b) It shall be the duty of a law assistant to attend all sessions of the court, if so ordered, and generally to perform the duties incident to the role of law assistant.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-43-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-43-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-43.1
Status: in_force

On and after July 1, 2012, upon the request of a party or his or her attorney, the clerk shall make available for review by such persons the county master jury list.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-113 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-113
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-113
Status: in_force

When a child is alleged to be a dependent child, the date such child is considered to have entered foster care shall be the date of the first judicial finding that such child has been subjected to child abuse or neglect or the date that is 60 days after the date on which such child is removed from his or her home, whichever is earlier.
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-81 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-7-81
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-7-81
Status: in_force

Any contract entered into pursuant to this article shall provide that the county shall furnish municipal court services to the municipality through the officers, employees, and facilities of the state court of the county. Any contract so entered into shall not become effective unless it is approved by the state court judge or judges then in office; and no such contract shall extend beyond the term of the judges then in office.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-35 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-35
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-35
Status: in_force

The sheriff shall have the right to select such bailiffs, with the approval of the court, as may be necessary to transact properly the business thereof. Whenever the public interests require it, the judge shall have the power to appoint such additional bailiffs as the judge deems necessary.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-651 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-651
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-651
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Competency remediation services ” means outpatient interventions directed only at facilitating the attainment of competence to proceed for a child adjudicated to be incompetent to proceed. Such term may include mental health treatment to reduce interfering symptoms, specialized psychoeducational programming, or a combination of these interventions.

(1) “ Competency remediation services ” means outpatient interventions directed only at facilitating the attainment of competence to proceed for a child adjudicated to be incompetent to proceed. Such term may include mental health treatment to reduce interfering symptoms, specialized psychoeducational programming, or a combination of these interventions.

(2) “Comprehensive services plan” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 15-11-381 .

(2) “Comprehensive services plan” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 15-11-381 .

(3) “ Incompetent to proceed ” means lacking sufficient present ability to understand the nature and object of the proceedings, to comprehend his or her own situation in relation to the proceedings, and to assist his or her attorney in the preparation and presentation of his or her case in all adjudication, disposition, or transfer hearings. Such term shall include consideration of a child's age or immaturity.

(3) “ Incompetent to proceed ” means lacking sufficient present ability to understand the nature and object of the proceedings, to comprehend his or her own situation in relation to the proceedings, and to assist his or her attorney in the preparation and presentation of his or her case in all adjudication, disposition, or transfer hearings. Such term shall include consideration of a child's age or immaturity.

(4) “ Mental competency proceeding ” means a hearing conducted to determine whether a child is incompetent to proceed in adjudication, a disposition hearing, or a transfer proceeding.

(4) “ Mental competency proceeding ” means a hearing conducted to determine whether a child is incompetent to proceed in adjudication, a disposition hearing, or a transfer proceeding.

(5) “Plan manager” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 15-11-381 .

(5) “Plan manager” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 15-11-381 .

(6) “ Treatment facility ” means a facility that receives patients for psychiatric treatment as provided in Code Sections 37-3-80 through 37-3-84 but shall not include a secure residential facility.

(6) “ Treatment facility ” means a facility that receives patients for psychiatric treatment as provided in Code Sections 37-3-80 through 37-3-84 but shall not include a secure residential facility.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-10 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-10
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-10
Status: in_force

In cases where a bill of indictment is preferred and not found true by the grand jury, where a defendant is acquitted by a jury, or where persons liable by law for the payment of costs are unable to pay the same, the officers severally entitled to such costs may present an account therefor to the judge of the court in which the prosecutions were pending, which, after being examined and allowed by him, he shall order to be paid in the manner prescribed by law. The account and order shall be entered on the minutes of the court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-20-6 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 20 / Section 15-20-6
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-20-6
Status: in_force

When the judge of the superior court has determined that the application warrants approval and has established a standard of indigency, he shall enter an appropriate order. The order shall retain a continuing jurisdiction over these matters. At any time the judge may require a review thereof to assure himself that the purposes of this chapter are being served and that the privileges accorded hereunder are not being abused or used for other purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-59 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-16-59
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-16-59
Status: in_force

Any person who violates the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1,000.00 or more than $5,000.00 or to imprisonment for not less than one or more than five years, or both. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-89 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-89
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-89
Status: in_force

The petition and caveat shall be amendable at all times and in every particular.
O.C.G.A. § 15-1-2 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-1-2
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-1-2
Status: in_force

Parties may not give jurisdiction to a court by consent, express or implied, as to the person or subject matter of an action. However, lack of jurisdiction of the person may be waived, insofar as the rights of the parties are concerned, but not so as to prejudice third persons.
O.C.G.A. § 15-3-12 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-3-12
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-3-12
Status: in_force

The Court of Appeals shall purchase such books, pamphlets, or other publications and such other supplies and services as the Judges thereof may deem necessary. The cost thereof shall be paid by the clerk out of the appropriations for the operation of the Court of Appeals.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-9 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-9
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-9
Status: in_force

The juvenile court judge, associate juvenile court judge, and judge pro tempore shall have authority to issue a warrant for the arrest of any child for an offense committed against the laws of this state, based either on personal knowledge or the information of others given under oath.
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-32 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-32
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-32
Status: in_force

The rules and regulations governing the unified state bar shall provide that before a final order of any nature or any judgment of disbarment is entered the attorney involved may elect to have any material issues of fact determined by a jury in the superior court of the county of his residence.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-208 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-208
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-208
Status: in_force

(a) In every case in which any court in this state shall impose a fine, which shall be construed to include costs, for trafficking a person for sexual servitude in violation of Code Section 16-5-46 or any violation of Code Section 16-6-10 , 16-6-11 , 16-6-12 , 16-6-15 , 16-6-16 , or 16-12-100 , there shall be imposed an additional penalty of $2,500.00 if the defendant was 18 years of age or older at the time of the offense.

(a) In every case in which any court in this state shall impose a fine, which shall be construed to include costs, for trafficking a person for sexual servitude in violation of Code Section 16-5-46 or any violation of Code Section 16-6-10 , 16-6-11 , 16-6-12 , 16-6-15 , 16-6-16 , or 16-12-100 , there shall be imposed an additional penalty of $2,500.00 if the defendant was 18 years of age or older at the time of the offense.

(b) Such sums shall be in addition to any amount required to be paid into any pension, annuity, or retirement fund under Title 47 or any other law and in addition to any other amounts provided for in this chapter.

(b) Such sums shall be in addition to any amount required to be paid into any pension, annuity, or retirement fund under Title 47 or any other law and in addition to any other amounts provided for in this chapter.

(c) The sums provided for in this Code section shall be assessed and collected by the clerk or court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and shall be paid over by the last day of the following month to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority for remittance to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission, to be deposited into the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund.

(c) The sums provided for in this Code section shall be assessed and collected by the clerk or court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and shall be paid over by the last day of the following month to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority for remittance to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission, to be deposited into the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund.

(d) Any person whose duty it is to collect or remit the sums provided for in this Code section who intentionally refuses to collect or remit such sums shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(d) Any person whose duty it is to collect or remit the sums provided for in this Code section who intentionally refuses to collect or remit such sums shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-32 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-32
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-32
Status: in_force

Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, the judges and senior judges of the superior courts of this state are authorized to accept and receive from funds appropriated for the operation of the superior courts to the extent not eligible for reimbursement from funds appropriated for the operation of the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education or from funds appropriated for the operation of the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education reimbursement for the actual expenses of continuing judicial education within the state and out-of-state in the same manner as members of the General Assembly in attendance at conferences and meetings. Such reimbursement, whether for education within or outside the state, shall further include any tuition fees, registration fees, or other similar expenses necessary to receive such education. All requests for attendance at educational seminars shall be submitted to the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education for prior approval.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-11 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-11
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-11
Status: in_force

In addition to any other compensation or county supplement provided by law, any county, by appropriate action of the county governing authority, is authorized to supplement from county funds the salary of the district attorney for the judicial circuit in which the county lies for services performed by the district attorney pursuant to Code Section 19-11-23 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-51 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-51
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-51
Status: in_force

Any claimant against the fine and bond forfeitures fund or the heirs, administrators, executors, personal representatives, or assigns of any officer holding any valid claim against the fund may extend the period of limitation for an additional seven years by filing with the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the claims arose another statement or claim setting forth the amount claimed and that the claimant has been unable to collect the claim or balance of the claim out of the fine and bond forfeitures fund. The statement shall be approved by the judge of the superior court of the county in which the claim arose and recorded on the minutes of the court by the clerk. The claim shall show on its face that it is made for the purpose of extending the period of limitation. The claim shall be made and recorded within the original seven-year period in order for the period of limitation to be extended. The extension of the period of limitation shall be for a period of seven years after the claim made for the purpose of extending the limitation period has been filed and recorded. The original period of limitation may be extended only once.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-52 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-52
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-52
Status: in_force

The style of any action, other than a proceeding brought pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 44, relating to landlord and tenant, brought in the magistrate court by the assignee of the obligee of any obligation shall show the action in the name of the original obligee by the assignee.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-3 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-3
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-3
Status: in_force

To be eligible to fill the office of district attorney, a person must:

(1) Have been a resident citizen of this state three years just preceding his election or appointment;

(1) Have been a resident citizen of this state three years just preceding his election or appointment;

(2) Permanently reside in the circuit at the time of his election or appointment;

(2) Permanently reside in the circuit at the time of his election or appointment;

(3) Have attained the age of 25 years;

(3) Have attained the age of 25 years;

(4) Have been duly admitted and licensed to practice law in the superior courts for at least three years; and

(4) Have been duly admitted and licensed to practice law in the superior courts for at least three years; and

(5) If previously disbarred from the practice of law, have been reinstated as provided by law.

(5) If previously disbarred from the practice of law, have been reinstated as provided by law.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-20 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-20
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-20
Status: in_force

(a) At any time during a proceeding under this chapter, the court may refer a case to mediation.

(a) At any time during a proceeding under this chapter, the court may refer a case to mediation.

(b) When referring a case to mediation, the court shall take into consideration the guidelines from the Georgia Commission of Dispute Resolution for mediating cases involving domestic violence or family violence.

(b) When referring a case to mediation, the court shall take into consideration the guidelines from the Georgia Commission of Dispute Resolution for mediating cases involving domestic violence or family violence.

(c) A referral order shall recite that while the parties shall attend a scheduled mediation session and shall attempt to mediate in good faith, such parties shall not be required to reach an agreement.

(c) A referral order shall recite that while the parties shall attend a scheduled mediation session and shall attempt to mediate in good faith, such parties shall not be required to reach an agreement.

(d) Victims in a delinquency case referred to mediation may attend and participate in such mediation, but shall not be required to do so as a condition of such case being heard by the juvenile court.

(d) Victims in a delinquency case referred to mediation may attend and participate in such mediation, but shall not be required to do so as a condition of such case being heard by the juvenile court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-63 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-63
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-63
Status: in_force

(a) The judge of the juvenile court shall have the authority to appoint clerks and any other personnel necessary for the execution of the purposes of this chapter.

(a) The judge of the juvenile court shall have the authority to appoint clerks and any other personnel necessary for the execution of the purposes of this chapter.

(b) The salary, tenure, compensation, and all other conditions of employment of such employees shall be fixed by the judge, with the approval of the governing authority of the county. The salaries of the employees shall be paid out of county funds.

(b) The salary, tenure, compensation, and all other conditions of employment of such employees shall be fixed by the judge, with the approval of the governing authority of the county. The salaries of the employees shall be paid out of county funds.

(c) Any employee of the court may be removed for cause by the judge of the court, the reasons therefor to be assigned in writing.

(c) Any employee of the court may be removed for cause by the judge of the court, the reasons therefor to be assigned in writing.
O.C.G.A. § 15-5-21-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-5-21-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5-21.1
Status: in_force

The Judicial Council of Georgia shall develop a uniform misdemeanor citation and complaint form for use by all law enforcement officials who are empowered to arrest individuals for misdemeanors and local ordinance violations. Such form shall serve as the citation, summons, accusation, or other instrument of prosecution of the offense or offenses for which the accused is charged and as the record of the disposition of the matter by the court before which the accused is brought, and shall contain such other matter as the council shall provide. Each such form shall have a unique identifying number which shall serve as the docket number for the court having jurisdiction of the accused. The Judicial Council of Georgia shall promulgate rules for each class of court for the use of such citations.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-63 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-63
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-63
Status: in_force

In any term of court when the public interest requires it, the court, on application of the district attorney, may empanel one or more concurrent grand juries.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-17 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-17
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-17
Status: in_force

(a) Each district attorney is authorized to employ such administrative, clerical, and paraprofessional personnel as may be authorized by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia based on funds appropriated by the General Assembly or otherwise available for such purposes; provided, however, that each district attorney shall be authorized not less than two such personnel. In authorizing administrative, clerical, and paraprofessional personnel, 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) Each district attorney is authorized to employ such administrative, clerical, and paraprofessional personnel as may be authorized by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia based on funds appropriated by the General Assembly or otherwise available for such purposes; provided, however, that each district attorney shall be authorized not less than two such personnel. In authorizing administrative, clerical, and paraprofessional personnel, 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.

(b) Personnel appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be compensated based on a salary schedule developed in accordance with Code Section 15-18-19 .

(b) Personnel appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be compensated based on a salary schedule developed in accordance with Code Section 15-18-19 .

(c) All personnel actions involving personnel appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-18-19 .

(c) All personnel actions involving personnel appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-18-19 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-15 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-15
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-15
Status: in_force

Liens of attorneys at law in possession of personal property under a lien for fees shall be satisfied according to Code Section 44-14-550 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-243 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-243
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-243
Status: in_force

A guardianship petition hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Code Section 29-2-18 to determine the best interests of the child who was adjudicated as a dependent child, and in reaching its determination the court shall consider Code Section 15-11-240 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-5-23 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-5-23
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5-23
Status: in_force

The Judicial Council shall appoint a director of the Administrative Office of the Courts who shall serve at the pleasure of the Judicial Council. The director shall be the executive head of the Administrative Office of the Courts and shall perform such duties as provided in Code Section 15-5-24 or as may be delegated to him by the Judicial Council. The director shall devote his full time to his official duties. The director shall receive compensation and expenses as authorized by the Judicial Council. With the approval of the Judicial Council, the director shall appoint such assistants and clerical and secretarial employees as are necessary to enable him to perform his duties and shall fix their compensation.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-57 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-57
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-57
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall affect the duty of the prosecuting officer of any court or the treasurer of any county to account for fines and bond forfeitures to the parties legally entitled as provided by law (but subject to the limitations and alterations provided in this article), including paying to counties and their proper officers all parts of the fund to which the prosecuting officer, clerk of court, sheriff, or other officer would be entitled where, under the law, the funds are paid over to the county and its proper officer because the prosecuting officer, clerk of court, sheriff, or other officer is on a salary basis.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-221 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-221
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-221
Status: in_force

Upon the request of any chief magistrate of this state, a senior magistrate may discharge all of the duties of a magistrate and may assume and exercise all of the jurisdiction, power, and authority of a magistrate.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-243-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-243-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-243.1
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall direct the issuance of a summons to the legal mother, legal father, biological father, legal custodian, attorney, and guardian ad litem, if any, of the child who was adjudicated as a dependent child and any other persons who appear to the court to be proper or necessary parties to the proceeding. A copy of such petition shall accompany the summons unless the summons is served by publication, in which case the published summons shall indicate the general nature of the allegations and where a copy of such petition can be obtained.

(a) The court shall direct the issuance of a summons to the legal mother, legal father, biological father, legal custodian, attorney, and guardian ad litem, if any, of the child who was adjudicated as a dependent child and any other persons who appear to the court to be proper or necessary parties to the proceeding. A copy of such petition shall accompany the summons unless the summons is served by publication, in which case the published summons shall indicate the general nature of the allegations and where a copy of such petition can be obtained.

(b) No service of summons shall be required for any parent whose parental rights have been terminated or voluntarily surrendered.

(b) No service of summons shall be required for any parent whose parental rights have been terminated or voluntarily surrendered.

(c) The court shall direct notice and a copy of the petition be provided to the child named in the petition if the child is 14 years of age or older.

(c) The court shall direct notice and a copy of the petition be provided to the child named in the petition if the child is 14 years of age or older.

(d) The court may endorse upon the summons an order directing the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the child named in the petition to appear personally at the hearing or directing the person having the physical custody or control of such child to bring such child to the hearing.

(d) The court may endorse upon the summons an order directing the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the child named in the petition to appear personally at the hearing or directing the person having the physical custody or control of such child to bring such child to the hearing.

(e) A party other than the child named in the petition may waive service of summons by written stipulation or by voluntary appearance at the hearing.

(e) A party other than the child named in the petition may waive service of summons by written stipulation or by voluntary appearance at the hearing.
O.C.G.A. § 15-23-8 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 23 / Section 15-23-8
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-23-8
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall have control of the funds provided for in this chapter. All funds received shall be deposited in a special account to be known as the _____ County Fund for the Administration of Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs. The board shall have authority to expend the funds in accordance with this chapter and to invest any of the funds so received in any investments which are legal investments for fiduciaries in this state.

(a) The board shall have control of the funds provided for in this chapter. All funds received shall be deposited in a special account to be known as the _____ County Fund for the Administration of Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs. The board shall have authority to expend the funds in accordance with this chapter and to invest any of the funds so received in any investments which are legal investments for fiduciaries in this state.

(b) Boards shall comply with and be subject to the audit requirements of Code Section 36-81-7 .

(b) Boards shall comply with and be subject to the audit requirements of Code Section 36-81-7 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-14-31 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 14 / Section 15-14-31
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-14-31
Status: in_force

Every certified court reporter who continues in the active practice of verbatim court reporting shall annually renew the certificate on or before April 1 following the date of issuance of the certificate under which the court reporter is then entitled to practice, upon the payment of a fee established by the board. Every certificate which has not been renewed on April 1 shall expire on that date of that year and shall result in the suspension of the court reporter's right to practice under this article, which suspension shall not be terminated until all delinquent fees have been paid or the court reporter has requalified by testing. After a period to be determined by the board, a suspended certificate will be automatically revoked and may not be reinstated without meeting current certification requirements.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-705 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-705
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-705
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding other provisions of this article, the court records of proceedings under Article 5 of this chapter shall be withheld from public inspection but shall be open to inspection by juvenile probation officers, community supervision officers, a child who is a party in a proceeding, his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian, such child's attorney, and others entrusted with the supervision of such child. Additional access to court records may be granted by court order.

(a) Notwithstanding other provisions of this article, the court records of proceedings under Article 5 of this chapter shall be withheld from public inspection but shall be open to inspection by juvenile probation officers, community supervision officers, a child who is a party in a proceeding, his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian, such child's attorney, and others entrusted with the supervision of such child. Additional access to court records may be granted by court order.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to disclose court records, or any part thereof, to persons other than those entitled to access under subsection (a) of this Code section, except by court order. Any person who knowingly violates this subsection shall be guilty of contempt and the court may enter any order authorized by the provisions of Code Section 15-11-31 .

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to disclose court records, or any part thereof, to persons other than those entitled to access under subsection (a) of this Code section, except by court order. Any person who knowingly violates this subsection shall be guilty of contempt and the court may enter any order authorized by the provisions of Code Section 15-11-31 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-97 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-97
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-97
Status: in_force

The prosecuting attorney of a municipal court shall be compensated by the municipality as provided by local law or, in the absence of such local law, as provided by the governing authority of such municipality. The prosecuting attorney of a municipal court shall be entitled to be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of his or her official duties in the same manner and rate as other municipal employees.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-133 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-133
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-133
Status: in_force

Immediately and before entering upon the duties of office, the members of the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council shall take the oath of office and shall file the same in the office of the Judicial Council, which, upon receiving the oath of office, shall issue to each member a certificate of appointment.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-204 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-204
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-204
Status: in_force

Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall receive the same expense allowance per day as that received by a member of the General Assembly for each day such member of the commission is in attendance at a meeting of such commission, plus either reimbursement for actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier or the same mileage allowance for use of a personal car in connection with such attendance as members of the General Assembly receive. Such expense and travel allowance shall be paid in lieu of any per diem, allowance, or other remuneration now received by any such member for such attendance. Expense allowances and other costs authorized in this Code section shall be paid from moneys in the fund.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-52 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-52
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-52
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the clerks of the superior courts are prohibited from practicing law in their own or another's name, as a partner or otherwise, in any court except in their own case.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the clerks of the superior courts are prohibited from practicing law in their own or another's name, as a partner or otherwise, in any court except in their own case.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit in any way the ability of a clerk of a superior court to serve as or offer advice in his or her role as a judge advocate or in any other military role in an active duty or reserve component of the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, United States Air Force, United States Space Force, United States National Guard, Georgia National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, Georgia Naval Militia, the Georgia State Defense Force, or in the National Guard or Air National Guard of any state or territory of the United States.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit in any way the ability of a clerk of a superior court to serve as or offer advice in his or her role as a judge advocate or in any other military role in an active duty or reserve component of the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, United States Air Force, United States Space Force, United States National Guard, Georgia National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, Georgia Naval Militia, the Georgia State Defense Force, or in the National Guard or Air National Guard of any state or territory of the United States.
O.C.G.A. § 15-5-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-5-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5-1
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as “The Judicial Administration Act of 1976.”
O.C.G.A. § 15-5a-5 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5A / Section 15-5a-5
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5A-5
Status: in_force

(a) The fee for filing a case with, or having a case transferred or removed to, the Georgia State-wide Business Court shall be $3,000.00, to be paid by: (1) The party or parties filing the action in, or seeking transfer to, the Georgia State-wide Business Court under paragraph (1) or (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-5A-4 ; or (2) An equal allocation across all parties to an agreement seeking removal of the case to the Georgia State-wide Business Court under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-5A-4 .

(a) The fee for filing a case with, or having a case transferred or removed to, the Georgia State-wide Business Court shall be $3,000.00, to be paid by:

(1) The party or parties filing the action in, or seeking transfer to, the Georgia State-wide Business Court under paragraph (1) or (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-5A-4 ; or

(1) The party or parties filing the action in, or seeking transfer to, the Georgia State-wide Business Court under paragraph (1) or (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-5A-4 ; or

(2) An equal allocation across all parties to an agreement seeking removal of the case to the Georgia State-wide Business Court under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-5A-4 .

(2) An equal allocation across all parties to an agreement seeking removal of the case to the Georgia State-wide Business Court under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-5A-4 .

(b) All fees collected by the clerk of the Georgia State-wide Business Court pursuant to this Code section shall be the property of the state, and the same shall be paid into the state treasury.

(b) All fees collected by the clerk of the Georgia State-wide Business Court pursuant to this Code section shall be the property of the state, and the same shall be paid into the state treasury.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-51 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-51
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-51
Status: in_force

The chief magistrate of each county may, by local rule of court, authorize the clerk of the magistrate court or one or more deputy clerks of the court to sign any notice or summons in any civil action pending in the court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-5 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-5
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-5
Status: in_force

Whenever a term of court is not held because of the nonattendance of the judge or for some other cause, the jurors summoned for such term of court shall serve at the next succeeding term.
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-84 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-7-84
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-7-84
Status: in_force

Any limitations upon the punishment which may be imposed for violations of municipal ordinances which are contained in the charter of the municipality shall continue to control in municipal courts operated under this article, and if no such limitation exists the maximum punishment imposed shall not exceed a fine of $1,000.00 or six months' imprisonment or both, unless some other general law authorizes greater punishment. Other charter provisions not in conflict with this article shall continue to apply in municipal courts operated under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-15 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-15
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-15
Status: in_force

(a) In handling divorce, alimony, habeas corpus, or other cases involving the custody of a child, a superior court may transfer the question of the determination of custody, support, or custody and support to the juvenile court either for investigation and a report back to the superior court or for investigation and determination.

(a) In handling divorce, alimony, habeas corpus, or other cases involving the custody of a child, a superior court may transfer the question of the determination of custody, support, or custody and support to the juvenile court either for investigation and a report back to the superior court or for investigation and determination.

(b) If the referral is for investigation and determination, then the juvenile court shall proceed to handle the matter in the same manner as though the action originated under this chapter in compliance with the order of the superior court, except that the parties shall not be entitled to obtain an appointed attorney through the juvenile court.

(b) If the referral is for investigation and determination, then the juvenile court shall proceed to handle the matter in the same manner as though the action originated under this chapter in compliance with the order of the superior court, except that the parties shall not be entitled to obtain an appointed attorney through the juvenile court.

(c) At any time prior to the determination of any question regarding custody, support, or custody and support, the juvenile court may transfer the jurisdiction of the question back to the referring superior court.

(c) At any time prior to the determination of any question regarding custody, support, or custody and support, the juvenile court may transfer the jurisdiction of the question back to the referring superior court.

(d) In handling criminal cases involving an accused who is in jeopardy of having his or her parental rights terminated due to criminal charges, a superior court may transfer a criminal case to a family treatment court division of a juvenile court for treatment and a report back to the superior court so long as the prosecuting attorney and accused agree to such transfer; provided, however, that such juvenile court may transfer such case back to the referring superior court at any time.

(d) In handling criminal cases involving an accused who is in jeopardy of having his or her parental rights terminated due to criminal charges, a superior court may transfer a criminal case to a family treatment court division of a juvenile court for treatment and a report back to the superior court so long as the prosecuting attorney and accused agree to such transfer; provided, however, that such juvenile court may transfer such case back to the referring superior court at any time.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-1
Status: in_force

Every fine imposed by a court under the authority of this Code shall be paid immediately or within such reasonable time as the court may grant.
O.C.G.A. § 15-3a-5 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3A / Section 15-3a-5
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-3A-5
Status: in_force

If a Senior Appellate Court Justice or Judge determines to seek nonjudicial elective public office, accepts appointment to a public office, practices law, or for any reason determines that senior status provided for in this chapter is no longer desirable, such Justice or Judge shall resign such Justice's or Judge's office and submit such Justice's or Judge's resignation to the Governor. Such resignation shall not affect or impair such Justice's or Judge's retirement pay and benefits.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-140 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-140
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-140
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, any judge of a probate court is authorized to serve as a judge of any other probate court in which such judge would otherwise be qualified to serve, but only upon the written request of the judge of such other probate court. When serving in a probate court other than his or her own court, the judge shall exercise the same jurisdiction, power, and authority as the regular judge of the court. Judges rendering assistance in accordance with this Code section shall be entitled to receive actual expenses or, at such judge's option, the same per diem expense authorized by law for members of the General Assembly and shall receive mileage at the same rate as state employees for such services but shall not be entitled to any further compensation for such services. The governing authority responsible for funding the operation of the requesting court shall bear the expenses of the assisting judge.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-12 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-12
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-12
Status: in_force

(a) The jurisdiction of the judges of the superior courts is coextensive with the limits of this state; they may act in circuits other than their own when authorized by law, but they are not compelled to alternate unless required by law.

(a) The jurisdiction of the judges of the superior courts is coextensive with the limits of this state; they may act in circuits other than their own when authorized by law, but they are not compelled to alternate unless required by law.

(b) The authority granted in subsection (a) of this Code section to each judge in his own circuit may be exercised by any judge of another circuit whenever the resident judge is absent from the circuit so that the business thereof cannot be done as speedily as necessary, or is indisposed, or is interested in a case, or is laboring under any disqualification or inability to serve, or in case the circuit is, from any cause, without a judge. The grounds for the exercise of such authority should be shown.

(b) The authority granted in subsection (a) of this Code section to each judge in his own circuit may be exercised by any judge of another circuit whenever the resident judge is absent from the circuit so that the business thereof cannot be done as speedily as necessary, or is indisposed, or is interested in a case, or is laboring under any disqualification or inability to serve, or in case the circuit is, from any cause, without a judge. The grounds for the exercise of such authority should be shown.
O.C.G.A. § 15-5a-14 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5A / Section 15-5a-14
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5A-14
Status: in_force

The judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court may employ and fix the salaries of stenographers, clerical assistants, and such other employees as may be deemed necessary by the court; and the salaries therefor shall be paid by the clerk from the amount appropriated by the General Assembly for such purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-242 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-242
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-242
Status: in_force

(a) Permanent guardianship orders entered pursuant to Code Section 15-11-240 shall: (1) Remain in effect until the child adjudicated as a dependent child reaches the age of 18 or becomes emancipated; (2) Not be subject to review by the court except as provided in Code Section 15-11-244 ; and (3) Establish a reasonable visitation schedule which allows the child adjudicated as a dependent child to maintain meaningful contact with his or her parents through personal visits, telephone calls, letters, or other forms of communication or specifically include any restriction on a parent's right to visitation.

(a) Permanent guardianship orders entered pursuant to Code Section 15-11-240 shall:

(1) Remain in effect until the child adjudicated as a dependent child reaches the age of 18 or becomes emancipated;

(1) Remain in effect until the child adjudicated as a dependent child reaches the age of 18 or becomes emancipated;

(2) Not be subject to review by the court except as provided in Code Section 15-11-244 ; and

(2) Not be subject to review by the court except as provided in Code Section 15-11-244 ; and

(3) Establish a reasonable visitation schedule which allows the child adjudicated as a dependent child to maintain meaningful contact with his or her parents through personal visits, telephone calls, letters, or other forms of communication or specifically include any restriction on a parent's right to visitation.

(3) Establish a reasonable visitation schedule which allows the child adjudicated as a dependent child to maintain meaningful contact with his or her parents through personal visits, telephone calls, letters, or other forms of communication or specifically include any restriction on a parent's right to visitation.

(b) A permanent guardian shall have the rights and duties of a permanent guardian as provided in Code Sections 29-2-21 , 29-2-22 , and 29-2-23 and shall take the oath required of a guardian as provided in Code Section 29-2-24 .

(b) A permanent guardian shall have the rights and duties of a permanent guardian as provided in Code Sections 29-2-21 , 29-2-22 , and 29-2-23 and shall take the oath required of a guardian as provided in Code Section 29-2-24 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-22 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-22
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-22
Status: in_force

(a) The parties shall sign and date a written agreement to mediate. The agreement to mediate shall identify the controversies between the parties, affirm the parties' intent to resolve such controversies through mediation, and specify the circumstances under which mediation may continue. The agreement to mediate shall specify the confidentiality requirements of mediation and the exceptions to confidentiality in mediation as such are set forth in the Supreme Court of Georgia Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules and appendices.

(a) The parties shall sign and date a written agreement to mediate. The agreement to mediate shall identify the controversies between the parties, affirm the parties' intent to resolve such controversies through mediation, and specify the circumstances under which mediation may continue. The agreement to mediate shall specify the confidentiality requirements of mediation and the exceptions to confidentiality in mediation as such are set forth in the Supreme Court of Georgia Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules and appendices.

(b) A mediator shall not knowingly assist the parties in reaching an agreement which would be unenforceable for reasons such as fraud, duress, the absence of bargaining ability, unconscionability, or lack of court jurisdiction.

(b) A mediator shall not knowingly assist the parties in reaching an agreement which would be unenforceable for reasons such as fraud, duress, the absence of bargaining ability, unconscionability, or lack of court jurisdiction.

(c) Prior to the parties signing an agreement to mediate, the mediator shall advise the parties that each of them may obtain review by an attorney of any agreement reached as a result of the mediation.

(c) Prior to the parties signing an agreement to mediate, the mediator shall advise the parties that each of them may obtain review by an attorney of any agreement reached as a result of the mediation.

(d) The mediator shall at all times be impartial.

(d) The mediator shall at all times be impartial.