O.C.G.A. § 15-15-4 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-15-4
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-15-4
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the child support receiver to:

(1) Collect all child support payments and such other payments of support as are established by judicial order or by a written agreement of a parent or guardian to furnish support to his minor child, the terms of which specify that support payments are to be paid through the child support receiver;

(1) Collect all child support payments and such other payments of support as are established by judicial order or by a written agreement of a parent or guardian to furnish support to his minor child, the terms of which specify that support payments are to be paid through the child support receiver;

(2) Act as trustee for remittance to the person or other party entitled to receive payment for child support;

(2) Act as trustee for remittance to the person or other party entitled to receive payment for child support;

(3) Maintain adequate books and records for all payments received and disbursed by the child support receiver in such a manner as to easily determine the type of action in which the payments were ordered, showing the amount of the obligation fixed by the court and the amount of payments credited to each account;

(3) Maintain adequate books and records for all payments received and disbursed by the child support receiver in such a manner as to easily determine the type of action in which the payments were ordered, showing the amount of the obligation fixed by the court and the amount of payments credited to each account;

(4) Notify within 15 days the person entitled to support of any account which is 30 days past due except: (A) When a case has been designated as a public assistance case, the delinquent amount and a copy of the payment records of that account shall be promptly referred and forwarded to the district attorney's office or the state agency responsible for the enforcement of collection of such delinquent payments; (B) In cases in which actions have been filed under Article 2 or Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the child support receiver shall promptly notify the district attorney and forward a copy of the payment records and the amount of arrears to the district attorney; (C) In cases in which a court has ordered that child support payments be paid through the child support receiver as a condition of probation or a suspended sentence, the child support receiver shall promptly notify the probation office of such court and shall forward a copy of the payment records and the amount of arrears to the prosecuting attorney; or (D) In cases which are based upon a written agreement in which a person has agreed to provide support of a minor child, the child support receiver shall promptly notify the party designated in the agreement;

(4) Notify within 15 days the person entitled to support of any account which is 30 days past due except:

(A) When a case has been designated as a public assistance case, the delinquent amount and a copy of the payment records of that account shall be promptly referred and forwarded to the district attorney's office or the state agency responsible for the enforcement of collection of such delinquent payments;

(A) When a case has been designated as a public assistance case, the delinquent amount and a copy of the payment records of that account shall be promptly referred and forwarded to the district attorney's office or the state agency responsible for the enforcement of collection of such delinquent payments;

(B) In cases in which actions have been filed under Article 2 or Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the child support receiver shall promptly notify the district attorney and forward a copy of the payment records and the amount of arrears to the district attorney;

(B) In cases in which actions have been filed under Article 2 or Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the child support receiver shall promptly notify the district attorney and forward a copy of the payment records and the amount of arrears to the district attorney;

(C) In cases in which a court has ordered that child support payments be paid through the child support receiver as a condition of probation or a suspended sentence, the child support receiver shall promptly notify the probation office of such court and shall forward a copy of the payment records and the amount of arrears to the prosecuting attorney; or

(C) In cases in which a court has ordered that child support payments be paid through the child support receiver as a condition of probation or a suspended sentence, the child support receiver shall promptly notify the probation office of such court and shall forward a copy of the payment records and the amount of arrears to the prosecuting attorney; or

(D) In cases which are based upon a written agreement in which a person has agreed to provide support of a minor child, the child support receiver shall promptly notify the party designated in the agreement;

(D) In cases which are based upon a written agreement in which a person has agreed to provide support of a minor child, the child support receiver shall promptly notify the party designated in the agreement;

(5) Prepare an annual budget for the Office of the Receiver of Child Support and, after the budget has been approved by the judge or judges of the county or circuit, submit the same to the county or counties affected for their approval; the budget shall be prepared in the form and manner prescribed by the county governing authorities; and

(5) Prepare an annual budget for the Office of the Receiver of Child Support and, after the budget has been approved by the judge or judges of the county or circuit, submit the same to the county or counties affected for their approval; the budget shall be prepared in the form and manner prescribed by the county governing authorities; and

(6) File a complete financial report of all payments received and all payments disbursed under Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 by the Office of the Receiver of Child Support with the county department of family and children services. The report shall include the names and addresses of all payors and all payees as well as the amounts paid. The report shall be made on a quarterly basis.

(6) File a complete financial report of all payments received and all payments disbursed under Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 by the Office of the Receiver of Child Support with the county department of family and children services. The report shall include the names and addresses of all payors and all payees as well as the amounts paid. The report shall be made on a quarterly basis.
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-57 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-57
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-57
Status: reserved

The State Bar of Georgia, the Judicial Council of the State of Georgia, and all organized bar associations of this state are each authorized to inquire into and investigate:

(1) Any charges or complaints of unauthorized or unlawful practice of law;

(1) Any charges or complaints of unauthorized or unlawful practice of law;

(2) Reserved;

(2) Reserved;

(3) Any charges or complaints that any person, in violation of Code Section 15-19-55 or rules promulgated by the Supreme Court, is orally or by writing, for a consideration then or afterwards to be charged or received by himself or another, offering or tendering to another person, without the solicitation of the person, the services of an attorney at law, resident or nonresident of this state, in order for the attorney to institute an action or represent the person in the courts of this or any other state or of the United States in the enforcement or collection by law of any claim, debt, or demand of the person against another or is suggesting or urging the bringing of such action; and

(3) Any charges or complaints that any person, in violation of Code Section 15-19-55 or rules promulgated by the Supreme Court, is orally or by writing, for a consideration then or afterwards to be charged or received by himself or another, offering or tendering to another person, without the solicitation of the person, the services of an attorney at law, resident or nonresident of this state, in order for the attorney to institute an action or represent the person in the courts of this or any other state or of the United States in the enforcement or collection by law of any claim, debt, or demand of the person against another or is suggesting or urging the bringing of such action; and

(4) Any charge or complaints that any person is engaged in the practice of seeking out and proposing to other persons that they present and urge through any attorney at law the collection of any claim, debt, or demand of such person against another.

(4) Any charge or complaints that any person is engaged in the practice of seeking out and proposing to other persons that they present and urge through any attorney at law the collection of any claim, debt, or demand of such person against another.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-166 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-166
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-166
Status: in_force

If a juror is found competent and is not challenged peremptorily by the state, he shall be put upon the accused. Unless he is challenged peremptorily by the accused, the juror shall be sworn to try the case.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21a-2 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21A / Section 15-21a-2
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21A-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term “ authority ” means the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority established pursuant to Code Section 15-6-94 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-9 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-9
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-9
Status: in_force

The district attorney has authority, on the terms prescribed by law, to enter a nolle prosequi on indictments.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-97-2 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-97-2
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-97.2
Status: in_force

(a) The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority or its designated agent shall maintain a state-wide uniform automated electronic information system for purposes of the carbon sequestration registry established under Article 5 of Chapter 6 of Title 12. In furtherance of such purpose, the authority shall have the ability to contract with the clerks of superior courts and any other parties that the authority deems necessary. Standardized forms used for registry reporting purposes shall be established by the State Forestry Commission in accordance with Code Section 12-6-229 .

(a) The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority or its designated agent shall maintain a state-wide uniform automated electronic information system for purposes of the carbon sequestration registry established under Article 5 of Chapter 6 of Title 12. In furtherance of such purpose, the authority shall have the ability to contract with the clerks of superior courts and any other parties that the authority deems necessary. Standardized forms used for registry reporting purposes shall be established by the State Forestry Commission in accordance with Code Section 12-6-229 .

(b) For purposes of this Code section, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall have the following powers and duties in addition to those otherwise provided by law: (1) To establish such registration and transaction fees to be charged and collected by the clerks of superior courts and the portion thereof that shall be remitted to the authority, in such amounts as are reasonable and necessary to offset the costs of administering and maintaining the electronic information system for the registry, and to provide for the collection of moneys; (2) To manage, control, and direct such funds as are remitted to the authority and the expenditures made therefrom; (3) To distribute the moneys at the discretion of the authority in such manner and subject to such terms and limitations as the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority in its discretion shall determine will best further the public purpose of the registry; (4) To adopt rules and regulations; and (5) To exercise all other powers necessary for maintenance of the electronic information system for the registry.

(b) For purposes of this Code section, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall have the following powers and duties in addition to those otherwise provided by law:

(1) To establish such registration and transaction fees to be charged and collected by the clerks of superior courts and the portion thereof that shall be remitted to the authority, in such amounts as are reasonable and necessary to offset the costs of administering and maintaining the electronic information system for the registry, and to provide for the collection of moneys;

(1) To establish such registration and transaction fees to be charged and collected by the clerks of superior courts and the portion thereof that shall be remitted to the authority, in such amounts as are reasonable and necessary to offset the costs of administering and maintaining the electronic information system for the registry, and to provide for the collection of moneys;

(2) To manage, control, and direct such funds as are remitted to the authority and the expenditures made therefrom;

(2) To manage, control, and direct such funds as are remitted to the authority and the expenditures made therefrom;

(3) To distribute the moneys at the discretion of the authority in such manner and subject to such terms and limitations as the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority in its discretion shall determine will best further the public purpose of the registry;

(3) To distribute the moneys at the discretion of the authority in such manner and subject to such terms and limitations as the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority in its discretion shall determine will best further the public purpose of the registry;

(4) To adopt rules and regulations; and

(4) To adopt rules and regulations; and

(5) To exercise all other powers necessary for maintenance of the electronic information system for the registry.

(5) To exercise all other powers necessary for maintenance of the electronic information system for the registry.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-87 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-87
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-87
Status: in_force

The order of the judge of the probate court or other documents in the record shall recite the names of the persons so notified and shall reflect compliance with the provisions required.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-281 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-281
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-281
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall direct the issuance of a summons to the mother, legal father or biological father, guardian, legal custodian, attorney, and guardian ad litem, if any, of the child named in the petition to terminate parental rights and any other persons who appear to the court to be proper or necessary parties to the proceeding, requiring them to appear before the court at the time fixed to answer the allegations of the petition. 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 mother, legal father or biological father, guardian, legal custodian, attorney, and guardian ad litem, if any, of the child named in the petition to terminate parental rights and any other persons who appear to the court to be proper or necessary parties to the proceeding, requiring them to appear before the court at the time fixed to answer the allegations of the petition. 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) 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.

(b) 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 summons shall include the notice of effect of a termination judgment as set forth in Code Section 15-11-284 and shall state that a party is entitled to an attorney in the proceedings and that the court will appoint an attorney if the party is an indigent person.

(c) The summons shall include the notice of effect of a termination judgment as set forth in Code Section 15-11-284 and shall state that a party is entitled to an attorney in the proceedings and that the court will appoint an attorney if the party is an indigent person.

(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. § 15-21-200 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-200
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-200
Status: in_force

This article is enacted pursuant to Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(o) of the Constitution , which provision authorizes additional penalty assessments for violations relating to certain sexual crimes, authorizes assessments on certain businesses, and provides that the proceeds derived therefrom may be used for the purpose of meeting the costs of care and rehabilitative and social services for certain citizens of this state who have been sexually exploited.
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-8 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-8
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-8
Status: in_force

If it is alleged by a party for whom an attorney appears that the attorney does so without authority, the court, at any stage of the proceedings, if fully satisfied that the allegation is true, may relieve the party for whom the attorney assumed to appear from the consequences of his acts.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-650 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-650
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-650
Status: in_force

The purpose of this article is:

(1) To set forth procedures for a determination of whether a child is incompetent to proceed; and

(1) To set forth procedures for a determination of whether a child is incompetent to proceed; and

(2) To provide a mechanism for the development and implementation of competency remediation services, when appropriate, including treatment, habilitation, support, or supervision services.

(2) To provide a mechanism for the development and implementation of competency remediation services, when appropriate, including treatment, habilitation, support, or supervision services.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-94 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-94
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-94
Status: in_force

(a) The sums provided for in Code Section 15-21-93 shall be assessed and collected by the clerk or court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and forfeited bonds and shall be paid over to the governing authority of the county in which the court is located or, in the case of a municipality which has contracted for jail services, to the governing authority of the county with which the municipality has contracted by the tenth day of the month following the month in which such sums are collected. Such sums paid over to the governing authority shall be deposited by the governing authority into a special account to be known as the “county jail fund.”

(a) The sums provided for in Code Section 15-21-93 shall be assessed and collected by the clerk or court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and forfeited bonds and shall be paid over to the governing authority of the county in which the court is located or, in the case of a municipality which has contracted for jail services, to the governing authority of the county with which the municipality has contracted by the tenth day of the month following the month in which such sums are collected. Such sums paid over to the governing authority shall be deposited by the governing authority into a special account to be known as the “county jail fund.”

(b) Any person whose duty it is to collect and remit the sums provided for in this article who fails or refuses to remit such sums by the date required by this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any person whose duty it is to collect and remit the sums provided for in this article who fails or refuses to remit such sums by the date required by this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-92 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-92
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-92
Status: in_force

The additional penalties provided for in Code Section 15-21-93 shall not be imposed or collected in any court in any county until the governing authority of the county or counties adopts a resolution placing this article in effect, requiring the imposition and collection of such additional penalties, and agreeing to expend the funds collected for the purposes provided for in this article. The additional penalties provided for in Code Section 15-21-93 shall not be imposed or collected in any municipal court or other court operated by a municipality unless the municipality and county enter into an intergovernmental contract after January 1, 1990, providing for use of the county jail, correctional institution, or detention facility by municipal prisoners.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-137-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-137-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-137.1
Status: in_force

A member of an electric membership corporation shall not be incompetent, based solely on such membership, to serve as a juror in a case in which the electric membership corporation is a party or is interested; provided, however, that if the judge in such case finds that the nature of the case or that the circumstances surrounding a potential juror's membership in an electric membership corporation may cause a potential juror to have a bias or prejudice for or against the electric membership corporation in that case, the judge may grant a party's motion to disqualify such member for cause.
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-10 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-10
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-10
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “leading counsel” means the person who, at the time of the trial or the raising of any issue connected with the case, is, in the judgment of the court, the counsel upon whom the client relies more than any other.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “leading counsel” means the person who, at the time of the trial or the raising of any issue connected with the case, is, in the judgment of the court, the counsel upon whom the client relies more than any other.

(b) When two or more attorneys employed on the same side dispute about the direction to be given to their case and the client is not present, the judge shall hear all the facts and give preference to the leading counsel.

(b) When two or more attorneys employed on the same side dispute about the direction to be given to their case and the client is not present, the judge shall hear all the facts and give preference to the leading counsel.

(c) If there is more than one leading counsel, the court shall, as between them, give preference to the counsel who was first employed.

(c) If there is more than one leading counsel, the court shall, as between them, give preference to the counsel who was first employed.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-52 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-52
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-52
Status: in_force

Any funds coming into the possession of the prosecuting attorney of any court, any officer of court, or any other person as a part of the fine and bond forfeiture fund shall be paid over by the prosecuting attorney or other officer or person into the treasury of the county as provided by law. No payment to the county treasury of funds received by an officer shall be withheld past the end of the calendar year in which the funds were received.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-380 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-380
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-380
Status: in_force

The purpose of this article is:

(1) To acknowledge that certain behaviors or conditions occurring within a family or school environment indicate that a child is experiencing serious difficulties and is in need of services and corrective action in order to protect such child from the irreversibility of certain choices and to protect the integrity of such child's family;

(1) To acknowledge that certain behaviors or conditions occurring within a family or school environment indicate that a child is experiencing serious difficulties and is in need of services and corrective action in order to protect such child from the irreversibility of certain choices and to protect the integrity of such child's family;

(2) To make family members aware of their contributions to their family's problems and to encourage family members to accept the responsibility to participate in any program of care ordered by the court;

(2) To make family members aware of their contributions to their family's problems and to encourage family members to accept the responsibility to participate in any program of care ordered by the court;

(3) To provide a child with a program of treatment, care, guidance, counseling, structure, supervision, and rehabilitation that he or she needs to assist him or her in becoming a responsible and productive member of society; and

(3) To provide a child with a program of treatment, care, guidance, counseling, structure, supervision, and rehabilitation that he or she needs to assist him or her in becoming a responsible and productive member of society; and

(4) To ensure the cooperation and coordination of all agencies having responsibility to supply services to any member of a family referred to the court.

(4) To ensure the cooperation and coordination of all agencies having responsibility to supply services to any member of a family referred to the court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-3-5 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-3-5
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-3-5
Status: in_force

(a) Before entering on the discharge of their duties, the Judges shall take the oath prescribed for judges of the superior courts, along with all other oaths required for civil officers.

(a) Before entering on the discharge of their duties, the Judges shall take the oath prescribed for judges of the superior courts, along with all other oaths required for civil officers.

(b)(1) The annual salary of each Judge of the Court of Appeals shall be as specified in Code Section 45-7-4 . Such salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments. (2) The Judges shall receive expenses and allowances as provided in Code Section 45-7-20 . If a Judge resides 50 miles or more from the judicial building in Atlanta, such Judge shall also receive a mileage allowance for the use of a personal motor vehicle when devoted to official business as provided for in Code Section 50-19-7 , for not more than one round trip per calendar week to and from the Judge's residence and the judicial building in Atlanta by the most practical route, during each regular and extraordinary session of court. In the event a Judge travels by public carrier for any part of a round trip as provided above, such Judge shall receive a travel allowance of actual transportation costs for each such part in lieu of the mileage allowance. Transportation costs incurred by a Judge for air travel to and from the Judge's residence to the judicial building in Atlanta shall be reimbursed only to the extent that such costs do not exceed the cost of travel by personal motor vehicle. All allowances provided for in this paragraph shall be paid upon the submission of proper vouchers. (3) If a Judge resides 50 miles or more from the judicial building in Atlanta, such Judge shall also receive the same daily expense allowance as members of the General Assembly receive, as set forth in Code Section 28-1-8 , for not more than 35 days during each term of court. Such days shall be utilized only when official court business is being conducted. All allowances provided for in this paragraph shall be paid upon the submission of proper vouchers.

(b)(1) The annual salary of each Judge of the Court of Appeals shall be as specified in Code Section 45-7-4 . Such salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments.

(b)(1) The annual salary of each Judge of the Court of Appeals shall be as specified in Code Section 45-7-4 . Such salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments.

(2) The Judges shall receive expenses and allowances as provided in Code Section 45-7-20 . If a Judge resides 50 miles or more from the judicial building in Atlanta, such Judge shall also receive a mileage allowance for the use of a personal motor vehicle when devoted to official business as provided for in Code Section 50-19-7 , for not more than one round trip per calendar week to and from the Judge's residence and the judicial building in Atlanta by the most practical route, during each regular and extraordinary session of court. In the event a Judge travels by public carrier for any part of a round trip as provided above, such Judge shall receive a travel allowance of actual transportation costs for each such part in lieu of the mileage allowance. Transportation costs incurred by a Judge for air travel to and from the Judge's residence to the judicial building in Atlanta shall be reimbursed only to the extent that such costs do not exceed the cost of travel by personal motor vehicle. All allowances provided for in this paragraph shall be paid upon the submission of proper vouchers.

(2) The Judges shall receive expenses and allowances as provided in Code Section 45-7-20 . If a Judge resides 50 miles or more from the judicial building in Atlanta, such Judge shall also receive a mileage allowance for the use of a personal motor vehicle when devoted to official business as provided for in Code Section 50-19-7 , for not more than one round trip per calendar week to and from the Judge's residence and the judicial building in Atlanta by the most practical route, during each regular and extraordinary session of court. In the event a Judge travels by public carrier for any part of a round trip as provided above, such Judge shall receive a travel allowance of actual transportation costs for each such part in lieu of the mileage allowance. Transportation costs incurred by a Judge for air travel to and from the Judge's residence to the judicial building in Atlanta shall be reimbursed only to the extent that such costs do not exceed the cost of travel by personal motor vehicle. All allowances provided for in this paragraph shall be paid upon the submission of proper vouchers.

(3) If a Judge resides 50 miles or more from the judicial building in Atlanta, such Judge shall also receive the same daily expense allowance as members of the General Assembly receive, as set forth in Code Section 28-1-8 , for not more than 35 days during each term of court. Such days shall be utilized only when official court business is being conducted. All allowances provided for in this paragraph shall be paid upon the submission of proper vouchers.

(3) If a Judge resides 50 miles or more from the judicial building in Atlanta, such Judge shall also receive the same daily expense allowance as members of the General Assembly receive, as set forth in Code Section 28-1-8 , for not more than 35 days during each term of court. Such days shall be utilized only when official court business is being conducted. All allowances provided for in this paragraph shall be paid upon the submission of proper vouchers.

(c) The salary provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be the total compensation to be paid by the state to the officials named in subsection (b) of this Code section and shall be in lieu of any and all other amounts to be paid from state funds.

(c) The salary provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be the total compensation to be paid by the state to the officials named in subsection (b) of this Code section and shall be in lieu of any and all other amounts to be paid from state funds.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-69 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-69
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-69
Status: in_force

The following oath shall be administered to all bailiffs attending grand juries:

“You do solemnly swear that you will diligently attend the grand jury during the present term and carefully deliver to that body all such bills of indictment or other things as shall be sent to them by the court without alteration, and as carefully return all such as shall be sent by that body to the court. So help you God.”
O.C.G.A. § 15-3-10 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-3-10
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-3-10
Status: in_force

The Court of Appeals 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 appropriations for the operation of the Court of Appeals.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-126 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-126
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-126
Status: in_force

For services rendered in jury trials, in the probate court's exercise of concurrent jurisdiction pursuant to Code Section 15-9-127 , and in appeals to the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals, if a fee is not prescribed by Code Section 15-9-60 , the judge or clerk of the probate court shall be entitled to charge and collect the same sums as those of the clerk of the superior court provided in Code Section 15-6-77 or other applicable law for similar services in superior court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-83 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-83
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-83
Status: in_force

If any of the clerks of the superior courts receive any money on any action or judgment from their courts, or otherwise, and do not faithfully account for it, they are liable to rule as sheriffs are, and they and their sureties are likewise liable on their official bonds.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-88 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-88
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-88
Status: in_force

All objections or caveats to an order sought shall be in writing and verified, setting forth the grounds of such caveat.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-167 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-167
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-167
Status: in_force

If known to a party or his counsel, any objections to a juror for cause shall be made before the juror is sworn in the case. After a juror has been found competent, no other or further investigation before triers or otherwise shall be had, provided that newly discovered evidence to disprove the juror's answer or to show him incompetent may be heard by the judge at any time before the prosecuting counsel submits any of his evidence in the case. If the juror is proved incompetent, the judge shall order him to withdraw from the jury and shall cause another juror to be selected.
O.C.G.A. § 15-25-3 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 25 / Section 15-25-3
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-25-3
Status: in_force

(a) The judge of the probate court shall collect a fee as determined by The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia for any issuance of a personal identification card under this chapter; provided, however, that such fee shall not be less than the cost of producing such personal identification cards.

(a) The judge of the probate court shall collect a fee as determined by The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia for any issuance of a personal identification card under this chapter; provided, however, that such fee shall not be less than the cost of producing such personal identification cards.

(b)(1) Every personal identification card issued under this chapter shall be renewed on or before its expiration upon application and payment of the required fee as provided for under subsection (a) of this Code section. (2) Any replacement of a personal identification card issued under this chapter for any purpose, including, but not limited to, loss or change of the cardholder's name or address, shall be subject to the payment of the required fee as provided for under subsection (a) of this Code section; provided, however, that such replacement of a personal identification card shall be valid only for the remaining period for which the personal identification card being replaced was originally issued.

(b)(1) Every personal identification card issued under this chapter shall be renewed on or before its expiration upon application and payment of the required fee as provided for under subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b)(1) Every personal identification card issued under this chapter shall be renewed on or before its expiration upon application and payment of the required fee as provided for under subsection (a) of this Code section.

(2) Any replacement of a personal identification card issued under this chapter for any purpose, including, but not limited to, loss or change of the cardholder's name or address, shall be subject to the payment of the required fee as provided for under subsection (a) of this Code section; provided, however, that such replacement of a personal identification card shall be valid only for the remaining period for which the personal identification card being replaced was originally issued.

(2) Any replacement of a personal identification card issued under this chapter for any purpose, including, but not limited to, loss or change of the cardholder's name or address, shall be subject to the payment of the required fee as provided for under subsection (a) of this Code section; provided, however, that such replacement of a personal identification card shall be valid only for the remaining period for which the personal identification card being replaced was originally issued.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-90 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-90
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-90
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Jail Construction and Staffing Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-7-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-7-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term “state court” shall mean any court created pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or any court continued as a state court by Article VI, Section X of the Constitution of the State of Georgia .
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-4 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-4
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-4
Status: in_force

A person who has been appointed or elected district attorney of any circuit cannot be deprived of his office by the attachment of the county in which he resides to a different judicial circuit. In such a case, the district attorney shall continue to discharge the duties of his office as though he resided in the circuit.
O.C.G.A. § 15-5a-12 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5A / Section 15-5a-12
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5A-12
Status: in_force

(a) The offices of the judge and clerk of the Georgia State-wide Business Court shall sit at the seat of government in Atlanta or shall sit in Macon-Bibb County pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 15-5A-2 .

(a) The offices of the judge and clerk of the Georgia State-wide Business Court shall sit at the seat of government in Atlanta or shall sit in Macon-Bibb County pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 15-5A-2 .

(b) The judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court, in coordination with the clerk of the Georgia State-wide Business Court, shall be responsible for designating an electronic filing system.

(b) The judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court, in coordination with the clerk of the Georgia State-wide Business Court, shall be responsible for designating an electronic filing system.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-1
Status: in_force

The entire state is divided into judicial circuits, in reference to the jurisdiction and sessions of the superior courts, as follows:

(1) Alapaha Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Atkinson, Berrien, Clinch, Cook, and Lanier;

(1) Alapaha Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Atkinson, Berrien, Clinch, Cook, and Lanier;

(2) Alcovy Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Newton and Walton;

(2) Alcovy Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Newton and Walton;

(2.1) Appalachian Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Fannin, Gilmer, and Pickens;

(2.1) Appalachian Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Fannin, Gilmer, and Pickens;

(3) Atlanta Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Fulton;

(3) Atlanta Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Fulton;

(4) Atlantic Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Bryan, Liberty, McIntosh, Tattnall, Evans, and Long;

(4) Atlantic Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Bryan, Liberty, McIntosh, Tattnall, Evans, and Long;

(5) Augusta Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Burke and Richmond;

(5) Augusta Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Burke and Richmond;

(5.1) Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Forsyth;

(5.1) Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Forsyth;

(6) Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Cherokee;

(6) Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Cherokee;

(7) Brunswick Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Appling, Camden, Glynn, Wayne, and Jeff Davis;

(7) Brunswick Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Appling, Camden, Glynn, Wayne, and Jeff Davis;

(8) Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Talbot, and Taylor;

(8) Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Talbot, and Taylor;

(9) Cherokee Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Bartow and Gordon;

(9) Cherokee Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Bartow and Gordon;

(10) Clayton Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Clayton;

(10) Clayton Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Clayton;

(11) Cobb Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Cobb;

(11) Cobb Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Cobb;

(11.1) Columbia Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Columbia;

(11.1) Columbia Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Columbia;

(12) Conasauga Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Murray and Whitfield;

(12) Conasauga Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Murray and Whitfield;

(13) Cordele Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Dooly, Wilcox, Crisp, and Ben Hill;

(13) Cordele Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Dooly, Wilcox, Crisp, and Ben Hill;

(14) Coweta Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup;

(14) Coweta Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup;

(15) Dougherty Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Dougherty;

(15) Dougherty Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Dougherty;

(15.1) Douglas Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Douglas;

(15.1) Douglas Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Douglas;

(16) Dublin Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Laurens, Johnson, Twiggs, and Treutlen;

(16) Dublin Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Laurens, Johnson, Twiggs, and Treutlen;

(17) Eastern Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Chatham;

(17) Eastern Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Chatham;

(17.1) Enotah Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Towns, Union, Lumpkin, and White;

(17.1) Enotah Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Towns, Union, Lumpkin, and White;

(18) Flint Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Henry;

(18) Flint Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Henry;

(19) Griffin Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Spalding, Pike, Upson, and Fayette;

(19) Griffin Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Spalding, Pike, Upson, and Fayette;

(20) Gwinnett Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Gwinnett;

(20) Gwinnett Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Gwinnett;

(21) Houston Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Houston;

(21) Houston Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Houston;

(22) Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Catoosa, Dade, Chattooga, and Walker;

(22) Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Catoosa, Dade, Chattooga, and Walker;

(23) Macon Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Bibb, Crawford, and Peach;

(23) Macon Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Bibb, Crawford, and Peach;

(24) Middle Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Emanuel, Jefferson, Washington, Toombs, and Candler;

(24) Middle Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Emanuel, Jefferson, Washington, Toombs, and Candler;

(25) Mountain Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Habersham, Rabun, and Stephens;

(25) Mountain Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Habersham, Rabun, and Stephens;

(26) Northeastern Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Hall and Dawson;

(26) Northeastern Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Hall and Dawson;

(27) Northern Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Elbert, Hart, Madison, Oglethorpe, and Franklin;

(27) Northern Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Elbert, Hart, Madison, Oglethorpe, and Franklin;

(28) Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Baldwin, Greene, Jasper, Jones, Morgan, Putnam, Wilkinson, and Hancock;

(28) Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Baldwin, Greene, Jasper, Jones, Morgan, Putnam, Wilkinson, and Hancock;

(29) Oconee Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Dodge, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Bleckley, and Wheeler;

(29) Oconee Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Dodge, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Bleckley, and Wheeler;

(30) Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Bulloch, Effingham, Jenkins, and Screven;

(30) Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Bulloch, Effingham, Jenkins, and Screven;

(31) Pataula Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Clay, Early, Miller, Quitman, Randolph, Terrell, and Seminole;

(31) Pataula Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Clay, Early, Miller, Quitman, Randolph, Terrell, and Seminole;

(31.1) Paulding Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Paulding;

(31.1) Paulding Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Paulding;

(32) Piedmont Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Barrow, Jackson, and Banks;

(32) Piedmont Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Barrow, Jackson, and Banks;

(32.1) Rockdale Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Rockdale;

(32.1) Rockdale Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Rockdale;

(33) Rome Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Floyd;

(33) Rome Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of Floyd;

(34) South Georgia Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Grady, and Mitchell;

(34) South Georgia Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Grady, and Mitchell;

(35) Southern Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Brooks, Colquitt, Echols, Lowndes, and Thomas;

(35) Southern Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Brooks, Colquitt, Echols, Lowndes, and Thomas;

(36) Southwestern Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Lee, Macon, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, and Webster;

(36) Southwestern Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Lee, Macon, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, and Webster;

(37) Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of DeKalb. The judges of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, when the business of the circuit does not require their attention, may aid in the disposition of the business of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit;

(37) Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of DeKalb. The judges of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, when the business of the circuit does not require their attention, may aid in the disposition of the business of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit;

(38) Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Haralson and Polk;

(38) Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Haralson and Polk;

(39) Tifton Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Tift, Irwin, Worth, and Turner;

(39) Tifton Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Tift, Irwin, Worth, and Turner;

(40) Toombs Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Glascock, Lincoln, McDuffie, Taliaferro, Warren, and Wilkes;

(40) Toombs Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Glascock, Lincoln, McDuffie, Taliaferro, Warren, and Wilkes;

(40.1) Towaliga Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Butts, Monroe, and Lamar;

(40.1) Towaliga Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Butts, Monroe, and Lamar;

(41) Waycross Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Pierce, Coffee, Charlton, Ware, Bacon, and Brantley; and

(41) Waycross Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Pierce, Coffee, Charlton, Ware, Bacon, and Brantley; and

(42) Western Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Clarke and Oconee.

(42) Western Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Clarke and Oconee.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-564 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-564
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-564
Status: in_force

(a) The decision of the court regarding transfer of the case shall only be an interlocutory judgment which either a child or the prosecuting attorney, or both, have the right to have reviewed by the Court of Appeals.

(a) The decision of the court regarding transfer of the case shall only be an interlocutory judgment which either a child or the prosecuting attorney, or both, have the right to have reviewed by the Court of Appeals.

(b) The pendency of an interlocutory appeal shall stay criminal proceedings in superior court. A child transferred for trial as an adult in superior court shall be detained only in those places authorized for the preadjudication detention of a child as set forth in Code Section 15-11-504 .

(b) The pendency of an interlocutory appeal shall stay criminal proceedings in superior court. A child transferred for trial as an adult in superior court shall be detained only in those places authorized for the preadjudication detention of a child as set forth in Code Section 15-11-504 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-55 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-55
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-55
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation, or voluntary association to solicit legal employment on behalf of any attorney, firm, corporation, or organization where the attorney, firm, corporation, or organization would not himself or itself be authorized to engage in such solicitation or legal employment. However, nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit a person, association, or corporation lawfully engaged in the business of conducting a mercantile or collection agency or adjustment bureau from employing an attorney at law to give legal advice concerning, or to prosecute actions in court which relate to, the adjustment or collection of debts and accounts only.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-63 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-63
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-63
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of the superior court, prior to recordation of any deed which has the effect of transferring title, shall obtain the name and address of the grantor(s) and the grantee(s) either in the deed or on the real estate transfer tax declaration form.

(a) The clerk of the superior court, prior to recordation of any deed which has the effect of transferring title, shall obtain the name and address of the grantor(s) and the grantee(s) either in the deed or on the real estate transfer tax declaration form.

(b) The failure of the clerk to obtain the name and address as required in subsection (a) of this Code section shall in no way affect the title to the real estate involved, the marketability of title, or the notice intent of the recorded deed.

(b) The failure of the clerk to obtain the name and address as required in subsection (a) of this Code section shall in no way affect the title to the real estate involved, the marketability of title, or the notice intent of the recorded deed.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-66 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-66
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-66
Status: in_force

(a) The judge may appoint one or more probation and intake officers.

(a) The judge may appoint one or more probation and intake officers.

(b) The salaries of the probation and intake officers shall be fixed by the judge with the approval of the governing authority of the county or counties for which he or she is appointed and shall be payable from county funds.

(b) The salaries of the probation and intake officers shall be fixed by the judge with the approval of the governing authority of the county or counties for which he or she is appointed and shall be payable from county funds.
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-4 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-16-4
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-16-4
Status: in_force

Before entering on the duties of their office the sheriffs shall take and subscribe, in addition to the oath required of all civil officers, the following oath before the judge of the superior court or the judge of the probate court:

“I do swear that I will faithfully execute all writs, warrants, precepts, and processes directed to me as sheriff of this county, or which are directed to all sheriffs of this state, or to any other sheriff specially, which I can lawfully execute, and true returns make, and in all things well and truly, without malice or partiality, perform the duties of the office of sheriff of _____ County, during my continuance therein, and take only my lawful fees. So help me God.”
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-103 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-103
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-103
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ training council ” means the Probate Judges Training Council.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ training council ” means the Probate Judges Training Council.

(b) The training council shall meet not later than the annual spring business meeting of The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia and at such other times and places as it shall determine necessary or convenient to perform its duties. The training council shall annually elect a chairperson and such other officers as it shall deem necessary and shall adopt such rules for the transaction of its business as it shall desire. The members of the training council shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the training council.

(b) The training council shall meet not later than the annual spring business meeting of The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia and at such other times and places as it shall determine necessary or convenient to perform its duties. The training council shall annually elect a chairperson and such other officers as it shall deem necessary and shall adopt such rules for the transaction of its business as it shall desire. The members of the training council shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the training council.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-5 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-5
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-5
Status: in_force

Any officer having a claim against the fine and bond forfeitures fund for insolvent costs, or in cases where defendants have been acquitted, if the same accrued in the superior court, or a court of inquiry prior to indictment, shall present to the judge of the superior court an itemized bill of the costs claimed. If the bill of costs is approved by the judge of the superior court, he shall order the bill entered on the minutes of the court; and the order shall operate as a warrant drawn upon the county treasury, to be paid by the county treasurer or other proper county officer or officers in charge of the fiscal affairs of the county out of any fines and bond forfeitures in the treasury received from the superior court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-546 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-546
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-546
Status: in_force

If at any time during the course of the proceedings it is brought to the attention of the court that a person or entity has failed to comply with a discovery request, the court may order the person or entity to permit the discovery or inspection of evidence, grant a continuance, or upon a showing of prejudice and bad faith, prohibit the party from introducing in evidence the information not disclosed or presenting the witness not disclosed, or enter such other order as the court deems just under the circumstances. The court may specify the time, place, and manner of making the discovery, inspection, and interview and may prescribe such terms and conditions as are just.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-83 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-83
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-83
Status: in_force

(a) The office of the judge of the probate court shall be open to conduct business a minimum of 40 hours each week as determined by the judge of the probate court.

(a) The office of the judge of the probate court shall be open to conduct business a minimum of 40 hours each week as determined by the judge of the probate court.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require any office of the judge of the probate court to be open: (1) On any public holiday, legal holiday, day of rest, or similar time that is recognized and designated as such by the laws of this state or by the governing authority of the county; or (2) If other county offices are closed because of inclement weather or any other reason.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require any office of the judge of the probate court to be open:

(1) On any public holiday, legal holiday, day of rest, or similar time that is recognized and designated as such by the laws of this state or by the governing authority of the county; or

(1) On any public holiday, legal holiday, day of rest, or similar time that is recognized and designated as such by the laws of this state or by the governing authority of the county; or

(2) If other county offices are closed because of inclement weather or any other reason.

(2) If other county offices are closed because of inclement weather or any other reason.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-22 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-22
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-22
Status: in_force

(a) The judge may, during a term of court, adjourn the court to such time as he may think fit.

(a) The judge may, during a term of court, adjourn the court to such time as he may think fit.

(b) In case of unavoidable accidents, whereby the superior court in any county is not held at the time appointed for holding the same, the clerk of court shall adjourn the court from day to day, not exceeding two days. Unless the presiding judge orders to the contrary within the two days, the clerk shall then adjourn the court to the next term.

(b) In case of unavoidable accidents, whereby the superior court in any county is not held at the time appointed for holding the same, the clerk of court shall adjourn the court from day to day, not exceeding two days. Unless the presiding judge orders to the contrary within the two days, the clerk shall then adjourn the court to the next term.

(c) When the clerk of the superior court is informed by the presiding judge that it is not possible for the judge to attend the regular term of the court, from sickness of himself or his family or other unavoidable cause which shall be expressed in the order of adjournment, and the judge for proper reasons in his discretion does not procure another judge to preside in his absence, the clerk shall adjourn the court to such time as the judge may direct and shall advertise the same at the courthouse of the county in which the court is to be held and one or more times in a public newspaper.

(c) When the clerk of the superior court is informed by the presiding judge that it is not possible for the judge to attend the regular term of the court, from sickness of himself or his family or other unavoidable cause which shall be expressed in the order of adjournment, and the judge for proper reasons in his discretion does not procure another judge to preside in his absence, the clerk shall adjourn the court to such time as the judge may direct and shall advertise the same at the courthouse of the county in which the court is to be held and one or more times in a public newspaper.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-173 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-173
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-173
Status: in_force

(a) The Georgia Driver's Education Commission shall consist of eight members who shall serve for terms of four years, except that the members in office on April 21, 2006, shall serve the terms to which they were originally appointed. The State Board of Education shall appoint one member of the commission and the Department of Driver Services shall appoint two members of the commission. The director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety shall appoint one member of the commission. The remaining four members of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be public school driver's education providers and the other two shall be private driver's education providers. The Governor shall also establish initial terms of office for all members of the commission within the limitations of this subsection.

(a) The Georgia Driver's Education Commission shall consist of eight members who shall serve for terms of four years, except that the members in office on April 21, 2006, shall serve the terms to which they were originally appointed. The State Board of Education shall appoint one member of the commission and the Department of Driver Services shall appoint two members of the commission. The director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety shall appoint one member of the commission. The remaining four members of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be public school driver's education providers and the other two shall be private driver's education providers. The Governor shall also establish initial terms of office for all members of the commission within the limitations of this subsection.

(b) In the event of death, resignation, disqualification, or removal for any reason of any member of the commission, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment and the successor shall serve for the unexpired term.

(b) In the event of death, resignation, disqualification, or removal for any reason of any member of the commission, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment and the successor shall serve for the unexpired term.

(c) Membership on the commission does not constitute a public office, and no member shall be disqualified from holding public office by reason of his or her membership.

(c) Membership on the commission does not constitute a public office, and no member shall be disqualified from holding public office by reason of his or her membership.

(d) The Governor shall designate a chairperson of the commission from among the members, which chairperson shall serve in that position at the pleasure of the Governor. The commission may elect such other officers and committees as it considers appropriate.

(d) The Governor shall designate a chairperson of the commission from among the members, which chairperson shall serve in that position at the pleasure of the Governor. The commission may elect such other officers and committees as it considers appropriate.

(e) The commission, with the approval of the Governor, may employ such professional, technical, or clerical personnel as deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.

(e) The commission, with the approval of the Governor, may employ such professional, technical, or clerical personnel as deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-414 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-414
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-414
Status: in_force

(a) At the commencement of a continued custody hearing, the court shall inform the parties of: (1) The nature of the allegations; (2) The nature of the proceedings; (3) The possible consequences or dispositions that may apply to such child's case following adjudication; and (4) Their due process rights, including the right to an attorney and to an appointed attorney; the privilege against self-incrimination; that he or she may remain silent and that anything said may be used against him or her; the right to confront anyone who testifies against him or her and to cross-examine any persons who appear to testify against him or her; the right to testify and to compel other witnesses to attend and testify in his or her own behalf; the right to a speedy adjudication hearing; and the right to appeal and be provided with a transcript for such purpose.

(a) At the commencement of a continued custody hearing, the court shall inform the parties of:

(1) The nature of the allegations;

(1) The nature of the allegations;

(2) The nature of the proceedings;

(2) The nature of the proceedings;

(3) The possible consequences or dispositions that may apply to such child's case following adjudication; and

(3) The possible consequences or dispositions that may apply to such child's case following adjudication; and

(4) Their due process rights, including the right to an attorney and to an appointed attorney; the privilege against self-incrimination; that he or she may remain silent and that anything said may be used against him or her; the right to confront anyone who testifies against him or her and to cross-examine any persons who appear to testify against him or her; the right to testify and to compel other witnesses to attend and testify in his or her own behalf; the right to a speedy adjudication hearing; and the right to appeal and be provided with a transcript for such purpose.

(4) Their due process rights, including the right to an attorney and to an appointed attorney; the privilege against self-incrimination; that he or she may remain silent and that anything said may be used against him or her; the right to confront anyone who testifies against him or her and to cross-examine any persons who appear to testify against him or her; the right to testify and to compel other witnesses to attend and testify in his or her own behalf; the right to a speedy adjudication hearing; and the right to appeal and be provided with a transcript for such purpose.

(b) At a continued custody hearing, the court shall determine whether there is probable cause to believe that a child has committed a status offense or is otherwise a child in need of services and that continued custody is necessary.

(b) At a continued custody hearing, the court shall determine whether there is probable cause to believe that a child has committed a status offense or is otherwise a child in need of services and that continued custody is necessary.

(c) If the court determines there is probable cause to believe that a child has committed a status offense or is otherwise in need of services, the court may order that such child: (1) Be released to the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian; or (2) Be placed in the least restrictive placement consistent with such child's need for protection and control as authorized by Code Section 15-11-411 and in accordance with Code Section 15-11-415 . Before placing the child in the custody of DFCS, the court shall consider whether the child may be placed with a relative or fictive kin upon such person's promise to bring such child before the court when requested by the court. Upon finding that such a placement may be made, the court is authorized to order such a placement.

(c) If the court determines there is probable cause to believe that a child has committed a status offense or is otherwise in need of services, the court may order that such child:

(1) Be released to the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian; or

(1) Be released to the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian; or

(2) Be placed in the least restrictive placement consistent with such child's need for protection and control as authorized by Code Section 15-11-411 and in accordance with Code Section 15-11-415 . Before placing the child in the custody of DFCS, the court shall consider whether the child may be placed with a relative or fictive kin upon such person's promise to bring such child before the court when requested by the court. Upon finding that such a placement may be made, the court is authorized to order such a placement.

(2) Be placed in the least restrictive placement consistent with such child's need for protection and control as authorized by Code Section 15-11-411 and in accordance with Code Section 15-11-415 . Before placing the child in the custody of DFCS, the court shall consider whether the child may be placed with a relative or fictive kin upon such person's promise to bring such child before the court when requested by the court. Upon finding that such a placement may be made, the court is authorized to order such a placement.

(d) If the court determines there is probable cause to believe that such child has committed a status offense or is otherwise in need of services, the court shall: (1) Refer such child and his or her family for a community based risk reduction program; or (2) Order that a petition for a child in need of services be filed and set a date for an adjudication hearing.

(d) If the court determines there is probable cause to believe that such child has committed a status offense or is otherwise in need of services, the court shall:

(1) Refer such child and his or her family for a community based risk reduction program; or

(1) Refer such child and his or her family for a community based risk reduction program; or

(2) Order that a petition for a child in need of services be filed and set a date for an adjudication hearing.

(2) Order that a petition for a child in need of services be filed and set a date for an adjudication hearing.

(e) Following a continued custody hearing, the court may detain a child alleged to be a child in need of services in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility for up to 24 hours, excluding weekends and legal holidays, only for the purpose of providing adequate time to arrange for an appropriate alternative placement pending the adjudication hearing.

(e) Following a continued custody hearing, the court may detain a child alleged to be a child in need of services in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility for up to 24 hours, excluding weekends and legal holidays, only for the purpose of providing adequate time to arrange for an appropriate alternative placement pending the adjudication hearing.

(f) All orders shall contain written findings as to the form or conditions of a child's release. If a child alleged to be a child in need of services cannot be returned to the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian at the continued custody hearing, the court shall state the facts upon which the continued custody is based. The court shall make the following findings of fact referencing any and all evidence relied upon to make its determinations: (1) Whether continuation in the home of such child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian is contrary to such child's welfare; and (2) Whether reasonable efforts have been made to safely maintain such child in the home of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian and to prevent or eliminate the need for removal from such home. Such finding shall be made at the continued custody hearing if possible but in no case later than 60 days following such child's removal from his or her home.

(f) All orders shall contain written findings as to the form or conditions of a child's release. If a child alleged to be a child in need of services cannot be returned to the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian at the continued custody hearing, the court shall state the facts upon which the continued custody is based. The court shall make the following findings of fact referencing any and all evidence relied upon to make its determinations:

(1) Whether continuation in the home of such child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian is contrary to such child's welfare; and

(1) Whether continuation in the home of such child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian is contrary to such child's welfare; and

(2) Whether reasonable efforts have been made to safely maintain such child in the home of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian and to prevent or eliminate the need for removal from such home. Such finding shall be made at the continued custody hearing if possible but in no case later than 60 days following such child's removal from his or her home.

(2) Whether reasonable efforts have been made to safely maintain such child in the home of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian and to prevent or eliminate the need for removal from such home. Such finding shall be made at the continued custody hearing if possible but in no case later than 60 days following such child's removal from his or her home.
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-85 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-7-85
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-7-85
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the authority granted to municipalities by this article shall not apply to: (1) A municipality whose charter does not authorize a municipal court; (2) A municipality whose charter provides for the election, as judge or judges and not as members of the municipal governing authority, of the judge or judges of a court having jurisdiction over municipal ordinance violations; or (3) A municipality whose charter expressly provides that the municipality shall not have the authority granted by this article.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the authority granted to municipalities by this article shall not apply to:

(1) A municipality whose charter does not authorize a municipal court;

(1) A municipality whose charter does not authorize a municipal court;

(2) A municipality whose charter provides for the election, as judge or judges and not as members of the municipal governing authority, of the judge or judges of a court having jurisdiction over municipal ordinance violations; or

(2) A municipality whose charter provides for the election, as judge or judges and not as members of the municipal governing authority, of the judge or judges of a court having jurisdiction over municipal ordinance violations; or

(3) A municipality whose charter expressly provides that the municipality shall not have the authority granted by this article.

(3) A municipality whose charter expressly provides that the municipality shall not have the authority granted by this article.

(b) The authority granted to municipalities by this article shall, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, apply to any municipality if as of June 30, 1983, jurisdiction over violation of its ordinances was by law vested in a state court in existence on that date.

(b) The authority granted to municipalities by this article shall, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, apply to any municipality if as of June 30, 1983, jurisdiction over violation of its ordinances was by law vested in a state court in existence on that date.
O.C.G.A. § 15-13-10 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-13-10
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-13-10
Status: in_force

Whenever the sheriff or his deputy is a party to any rule or is interested therein and there is no coroner or other lawful officer of the county to execute the same, it shall be the duty of the judge or justice of the court to appoint pro tempore a special officer to carry out and effectuate the order of the court, for which the appointed officer shall be allowed the usual fees of sheriffs for like service.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-179 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-179
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-179
Status: in_force

(a) In each case in which a court in this state imposes a fine or bond payment, which shall be construed to include costs, for a violation of the traffic laws of this state or for violations of an ordinance of any political subdivisions that have adopted by reference the traffic laws of this state, there shall be imposed as an additional penalty a sum equal to 3 percent of the original fine.

(a) In each case in which a court in this state imposes a fine or bond payment, which shall be construed to include costs, for a violation of the traffic laws of this state or for violations of an ordinance of any political subdivisions that have adopted by reference the traffic laws of this state, there shall be imposed as an additional penalty a sum equal to 3 percent of the original fine.

(b) The additional penalty sum provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section 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 of this state and in addition to any other amounts provided for in this article.

(b) The additional penalty sum provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section 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 of this state and in addition to any other amounts provided for in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-133 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-133
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-133
Status: in_force

In all civil cases, the parties thereto shall have the right to an individual examination of the panel of prospective jurors from which the jury is to be selected, without interposing any challenge. In all criminal cases, both the state and the accused shall have the right to an individual examination of each prospective juror from which the jury is to be selected prior to interposing a challenge. The examination shall be conducted after the administration of a preliminary oath to the panel or in criminal cases after the usual voir dire questions have been put by the court. In the examination, the counsel for either party shall have the right to inquire of the individual prospective jurors examined touching any matter or thing which would illustrate any interest of the prospective juror in the case, including any opinion as to which party ought to prevail, the relationship or acquaintance of the prospective juror with the parties or counsel therefor, any fact or circumstance indicating any inclination, leaning, or bias which the prospective juror might have respecting the subject matter of the action or the counsel or parties thereto, and the religious, social, and fraternal connections of the prospective juror.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-206 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-206
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-206
Status: in_force

The commission may recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly changes in state programs, laws, policies, budgets, and standards relating to the care and rehabilitation of sexually exploited children, changes to improve coordination among state agencies that provide care and rehabilitative and social services to sexually exploited children, and changes to improve the condition of sexually exploited children who are in need of rehabilitative and social services.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-479 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-479
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-479
Status: in_force

Voluntary statements made in the course of intake screening of a child alleged to be or adjudicated as a delinquent child or in the course of his or her treatment, any evaluation, or any other related services shall be inadmissible in any adjudication hearing in which such child is the accused and shall not be considered by the court except such statement shall be admissible as rebuttal or impeachment evidence.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-63-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-63-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-63.1
Status: in_force

(a) The chief magistrate of each county may by written order establish a schedule of cash bonds for the personal appearance in court of any person charged with a violation of an ordinance. The chief magistrate shall designate the officer or officers authorized to accept cash bonds pursuant to the schedule of bonds published by the court. In no event shall any officer or agent who is authorized to issue citations be authorized to accept a cash bond at the time of or in conjunction with the issuance of any citation. The officer accepting a cash bond shall issue a receipt for the bond to the person charged with the violation.

(a) The chief magistrate of each county may by written order establish a schedule of cash bonds for the personal appearance in court of any person charged with a violation of an ordinance. The chief magistrate shall designate the officer or officers authorized to accept cash bonds pursuant to the schedule of bonds published by the court. In no event shall any officer or agent who is authorized to issue citations be authorized to accept a cash bond at the time of or in conjunction with the issuance of any citation. The officer accepting a cash bond shall issue a receipt for the bond to the person charged with the violation.

(b) Any person who is accused by citation but has not been arrested may, but shall not be required to, give a cash bond for his personal appearance in court for trial. If a person who has given a cash bond fails to appear for trial, the failure to appear shall be deemed to constitute a guilty plea and such cash bond shall be forfeited upon the call of the case for trial. It shall not be necessary for the county to take any further action to forfeit the cash bond. Forfeiture of a cash bond shall be deemed to constitute imposition and payment of a fine and shall be a bar to a subsequent prosecution of the accused for the violation. The court may, however, in any case enter an order pursuant to which bond forfeiture shall not be deemed to constitute imposition of a sentence and subsequent prosecution shall not be barred; and in any such case the amount of the bond forfeited shall be credited against any fine subsequently imposed.

(b) Any person who is accused by citation but has not been arrested may, but shall not be required to, give a cash bond for his personal appearance in court for trial. If a person who has given a cash bond fails to appear for trial, the failure to appear shall be deemed to constitute a guilty plea and such cash bond shall be forfeited upon the call of the case for trial. It shall not be necessary for the county to take any further action to forfeit the cash bond. Forfeiture of a cash bond shall be deemed to constitute imposition and payment of a fine and shall be a bar to a subsequent prosecution of the accused for the violation. The court may, however, in any case enter an order pursuant to which bond forfeiture shall not be deemed to constitute imposition of a sentence and subsequent prosecution shall not be barred; and in any such case the amount of the bond forfeited shall be credited against any fine subsequently imposed.

(c) It shall be the duty of the clerk of magistrate court to furnish the officer or officers authorized under the order with a book of blank receipts consecutively numbered in triplicate and readily distinguishable and identifiable. The receipts shall be completed by the officers when accepting a cash bond so as to show the name of the person cited or arrested, the date of citation or arrest, nature of the offense, amount of cash bond given, and the name of the receiving officer. The receiving officer shall deliver a copy of the receipt to the person cited or arrested at the time the cash bond is given and shall file the original together with the cash bond with the clerk of the magistrate court not later than the next succeeding business day following the date of issuance of the receipt.

(c) It shall be the duty of the clerk of magistrate court to furnish the officer or officers authorized under the order with a book of blank receipts consecutively numbered in triplicate and readily distinguishable and identifiable. The receipts shall be completed by the officers when accepting a cash bond so as to show the name of the person cited or arrested, the date of citation or arrest, nature of the offense, amount of cash bond given, and the name of the receiving officer. The receiving officer shall deliver a copy of the receipt to the person cited or arrested at the time the cash bond is given and shall file the original together with the cash bond with the clerk of the magistrate court not later than the next succeeding business day following the date of issuance of the receipt.
O.C.G.A. § 15-3-4 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-3-4
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-3-4
Status: in_force

(a) The Judges of the Court of Appeals shall be elected at the general primary in each even-numbered year in the manner in which Justices of the Supreme Court are elected. The election of the Judges shall be as follows: (1) Successors to the Judges serving in judgeships which existed prior to 1999 shall be elected as follows: (A) Successors to any Judges whose terms expired at the end of 1998 shall be elected at the general election in 2004 and each sixth year thereafter; (B) Successors to any Judges whose terms expire at the end of 2000 shall be elected at the general election in 2000 and each sixth year thereafter; (C) Successors to any Judges whose terms expire at the end of 2002 shall be elected at the general election in 2002 and each sixth year thereafter; and (D) Successors to any Judges whose terms expire at the end of 2004 shall be elected at the general election in 2004 and each sixth year thereafter; and (2) Successors to the two Judges serving in the judgeships created in 1999 shall be elected at the 2000 general election and each sixth year thereafter. The terms of the Judges shall begin on January 1 following their election and, except as provided above, shall continue for six years and until their successors are qualified. They shall be commissioned accordingly by the Governor.

(a) The Judges of the Court of Appeals shall be elected at the general primary in each even-numbered year in the manner in which Justices of the Supreme Court are elected. The election of the Judges shall be as follows:

(1) Successors to the Judges serving in judgeships which existed prior to 1999 shall be elected as follows: (A) Successors to any Judges whose terms expired at the end of 1998 shall be elected at the general election in 2004 and each sixth year thereafter; (B) Successors to any Judges whose terms expire at the end of 2000 shall be elected at the general election in 2000 and each sixth year thereafter; (C) Successors to any Judges whose terms expire at the end of 2002 shall be elected at the general election in 2002 and each sixth year thereafter; and (D) Successors to any Judges whose terms expire at the end of 2004 shall be elected at the general election in 2004 and each sixth year thereafter; and

(1) Successors to the Judges serving in judgeships which existed prior to 1999 shall be elected as follows:

(A) Successors to any Judges whose terms expired at the end of 1998 shall be elected at the general election in 2004 and each sixth year thereafter;

(A) Successors to any Judges whose terms expired at the end of 1998 shall be elected at the general election in 2004 and each sixth year thereafter;

(B) Successors to any Judges whose terms expire at the end of 2000 shall be elected at the general election in 2000 and each sixth year thereafter;

(B) Successors to any Judges whose terms expire at the end of 2000 shall be elected at the general election in 2000 and each sixth year thereafter;

(C) Successors to any Judges whose terms expire at the end of 2002 shall be elected at the general election in 2002 and each sixth year thereafter; and

(C) Successors to any Judges whose terms expire at the end of 2002 shall be elected at the general election in 2002 and each sixth year thereafter; and

(D) Successors to any Judges whose terms expire at the end of 2004 shall be elected at the general election in 2004 and each sixth year thereafter; and

(D) Successors to any Judges whose terms expire at the end of 2004 shall be elected at the general election in 2004 and each sixth year thereafter; and

(2) Successors to the two Judges serving in the judgeships created in 1999 shall be elected at the 2000 general election and each sixth year thereafter.

(2) Successors to the two Judges serving in the judgeships created in 1999 shall be elected at the 2000 general election and each sixth year thereafter.

The terms of the Judges shall begin on January 1 following their election and, except as provided above, shall continue for six years and until their successors are qualified. They shall be commissioned accordingly by the Governor.

(b) The additional judgeships created in 2015 shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning January 1, 2016, and continuing through December 31, 2018, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Their successors shall be elected in the manner provided by law for the election of Judges of the Court of Appeals at the nonpartisan judicial election in 2018, for a term of six years beginning on January 1, 2019, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Future successors shall be elected at the nonpartisan judicial election each sixth year after such election for terms of six years and until their successors are elected and qualified. They shall take office on the first day of January following the date of the election.

(b) The additional judgeships created in 2015 shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning January 1, 2016, and continuing through December 31, 2018, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Their successors shall be elected in the manner provided by law for the election of Judges of the Court of Appeals at the nonpartisan judicial election in 2018, for a term of six years beginning on January 1, 2019, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Future successors shall be elected at the nonpartisan judicial election each sixth year after such election for terms of six years and until their successors are elected and qualified. They shall take office on the first day of January following the date of the election.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-303 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-303
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-303
Status: in_force

In all proceedings under this article, the standard of proof to be adduced to terminate parental rights shall be by clear and convincing evidence.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-95 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-95
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-95
Status: in_force

Moneys collected pursuant to this article and placed in the county jail fund shall be expended by the governing authority of the county or counties solely and exclusively for constructing, operating, and staffing county jails, county correctional institutions, and detention facilities of the county or for the purpose of contracting for such facilities with other counties, the state, municipalities, regional jail authorities, or other political subdivisions as authorized by Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution . The county jail fund and moneys collected pursuant to this article to be placed in the county jail fund may be pledged as security for the payment of bonds issued for the construction of county jails, county correctional institutions, detention facilities of the county or counties, and jails constructed and operated by regional jail authorities. This article shall not preclude the appropriation or expenditure of other funds by the governing authority of any county or by the General Assembly for the purpose of constructing, operating, or staffing jails, correctional institutions, and detention facilities.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-171 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-171
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-171
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term “ commission ” means the Georgia Driver's Education Commission created in Code Section 15-21-172 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-100 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-100
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-100
Status: in_force

(a)(1) In every case in which any court shall impose a fine, which shall be construed to include costs, for any offense prohibited by Code Section 16-13-30 , 16-13-30.1 , 16-13-30.2 , 16-13-30.3 , 16-13-30.5 , 16-13-31 , 16-13-31.1 , 16-13-32 , 16-13-32.1 , 16-13-32.2 , 16-13-32.3 , 16-13-32.4 , 16-13-32.5 , or 16-13-32.6 , there shall be imposed as an additional penalty a sum equal to 50 percent of the original fine. The additional 50 percent penalty shall also be imposed in every case in which a fine is imposed for violation of: (A) Code Section 3-3-23.1 ; (B) Code Section 40-6-391 ; (C) Code Section 40-6-393 or 40-6-394 if the offender was also charged with a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 ; or (D) Code Section 52-7-12 . (2) If no fine is provided for in the applicable Code section, and the judge places the defendant on probation, the fine authorized by Code Section 17-10-8 shall be applicable.

(a)(1) In every case in which any court shall impose a fine, which shall be construed to include costs, for any offense prohibited by Code Section 16-13-30 , 16-13-30.1 , 16-13-30.2 , 16-13-30.3 , 16-13-30.5 , 16-13-31 , 16-13-31.1 , 16-13-32 , 16-13-32.1 , 16-13-32.2 , 16-13-32.3 , 16-13-32.4 , 16-13-32.5 , or 16-13-32.6 , there shall be imposed as an additional penalty a sum equal to 50 percent of the original fine. The additional 50 percent penalty shall also be imposed in every case in which a fine is imposed for violation of: (A) Code Section 3-3-23.1 ; (B) Code Section 40-6-391 ; (C) Code Section 40-6-393 or 40-6-394 if the offender was also charged with a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 ; or (D) Code Section 52-7-12 .

(a)(1) In every case in which any court shall impose a fine, which shall be construed to include costs, for any offense prohibited by Code Section 16-13-30 , 16-13-30.1 , 16-13-30.2 , 16-13-30.3 , 16-13-30.5 , 16-13-31 , 16-13-31.1 , 16-13-32 , 16-13-32.1 , 16-13-32.2 , 16-13-32.3 , 16-13-32.4 , 16-13-32.5 , or 16-13-32.6 , there shall be imposed as an additional penalty a sum equal to 50 percent of the original fine. The additional 50 percent penalty shall also be imposed in every case in which a fine is imposed for violation of:

(A) Code Section 3-3-23.1 ;

(A) Code Section 3-3-23.1 ;

(B) Code Section 40-6-391 ;

(B) Code Section 40-6-391 ;

(C) Code Section 40-6-393 or 40-6-394 if the offender was also charged with a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 ; or

(C) Code Section 40-6-393 or 40-6-394 if the offender was also charged with a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 ; or

(D) Code Section 52-7-12 .

(D) Code Section 52-7-12 .

(2) If no fine is provided for in the applicable Code section, and the judge places the defendant on probation, the fine authorized by Code Section 17-10-8 shall be applicable.

(2) If no fine is provided for in the applicable Code section, and the judge places the defendant on probation, the fine authorized by Code Section 17-10-8 shall be applicable.

(b) The sums required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be in addition to the amount required by Code Section 47-17-60 to be paid into the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund or Code Section 47-11-51 concerning the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia.

(b) The sums required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be in addition to the amount required by Code Section 47-17-60 to be paid into the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund or Code Section 47-11-51 concerning the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 15-5-4 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-5-4
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5-4
Status: in_force

The judges of each district council shall elect a superior court judge or a senior judge of the superior court to serve for a two-year term as an “administrative judge” within the district. The district administrative judge shall serve until his successor is elected and qualified; provided, however, that the district administrative judge may be removed at any time by a two-thirds' vote of all judges comprising the district council. The duties of the administrative judge shall be additional duties which shall not be construed to diminish his other responsibilities.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-220 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-220
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-220
Status: in_force

There is created the office of senior magistrate. Subject to the approval of the governing authority, any chief magistrate of this state may appoint to the office of senior magistrate any retired chief magistrate, magistrate, or judge who prior to retirement served at least eight consecutive years as chief magistrate or magistrate, or a combination of such offices, or served eight consecutive years as a judge of a court of record or juvenile court, or a combination of such offices. A senior magistrate need not be a member of the State Bar of Georgia, unless required by local law. The term of an appointment made pursuant to this Code section shall not exceed the current term of the appointing officer.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-153 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-153
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-153
Status: in_force

When acting as officers of the municipal court all judges and other officers of the magistrate court shall be styled as judges and officers of the municipal court; and all pleadings, process, and papers of the municipal court shall be styled as such and not as pleadings, process, and papers of the magistrate court. The dockets and other records of the municipal court shall be kept separately from those of the magistrate court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-181 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-181
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-181
Status: in_force

(a) As soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, the Office of the State Treasurer shall report the amount of funds received pursuant to Code Section 15-21-179 to the Office of Planning and Budget and the commission. It is the intent of the General Assembly that, subject to appropriation, an amount equal to such proceeds received from such fines in any fiscal year shall be made available during the following fiscal year to the commission for the purposes set forth in Code Section 15-21-178 .

(a) As soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, the Office of the State Treasurer shall report the amount of funds received pursuant to Code Section 15-21-179 to the Office of Planning and Budget and the commission. It is the intent of the General Assembly that, subject to appropriation, an amount equal to such proceeds received from such fines in any fiscal year shall be made available during the following fiscal year to the commission for the purposes set forth in Code Section 15-21-178 .

(b) Not later than October 1 of each year, the commission shall provide a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as well as the committee chairpersons for the standing committees in the Senate and the House of Representatives that are assigned issues related to motor vehicles. The report shall include the amount of funds collected from the additional penalty imposed under this article for the previous three fiscal years, the amount of such funds appropriated to the commission for each such corresponding year, and the manner and purposes for which such funds have been expended.

(b) Not later than October 1 of each year, the commission shall provide a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as well as the committee chairpersons for the standing committees in the Senate and the House of Representatives that are assigned issues related to motor vehicles. The report shall include the amount of funds collected from the additional penalty imposed under this article for the previous three fiscal years, the amount of such funds appropriated to the commission for each such corresponding year, and the manner and purposes for which such funds have been expended.
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-6 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-6
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-6
Status: in_force

Without special authority, attorneys cannot receive anything in discharge of a client's claim but the full amount in cash.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-747 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-747
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-747
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a Child Advocate Advisory Committee. The advisory committee shall consist of: (1) One representative of a not for profit children's agency appointed by the Governor; (2) One representative of a for profit children's agency appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; (3) One pediatrician appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (4) One social worker with experience and knowledge of child protective services who is not employed by the state appointed by the Governor; (5) One psychologist appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; (6) One attorney from the Children and the Courts Committee of the State Bar of Georgia appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (7) One current or former foster parent appointed by the Governor; (8) One former foster child who attained the age of majority or graduated from high school while still in the Georgia foster care system appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; (9) One individual who has served for at least three years as a court appointed special advocate (CASA) appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (10) One juvenile court judge appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Each member of the advisory committee shall serve a two-year term and until the appointment and qualification of such member's successor. Appointments to fill vacancies in such offices shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

(a) There is established a Child Advocate Advisory Committee. The advisory committee shall consist of:

(1) One representative of a not for profit children's agency appointed by the Governor;

(1) One representative of a not for profit children's agency appointed by the Governor;

(2) One representative of a for profit children's agency appointed by the Lieutenant Governor;

(2) One representative of a for profit children's agency appointed by the Lieutenant Governor;

(3) One pediatrician appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(3) One pediatrician appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(4) One social worker with experience and knowledge of child protective services who is not employed by the state appointed by the Governor;

(4) One social worker with experience and knowledge of child protective services who is not employed by the state appointed by the Governor;

(5) One psychologist appointed by the Lieutenant Governor;

(5) One psychologist appointed by the Lieutenant Governor;

(6) One attorney from the Children and the Courts Committee of the State Bar of Georgia appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(6) One attorney from the Children and the Courts Committee of the State Bar of Georgia appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(7) One current or former foster parent appointed by the Governor;

(7) One current or former foster parent appointed by the Governor;

(8) One former foster child who attained the age of majority or graduated from high school while still in the Georgia foster care system appointed by the Lieutenant Governor;

(8) One former foster child who attained the age of majority or graduated from high school while still in the Georgia foster care system appointed by the Lieutenant Governor;

(9) One individual who has served for at least three years as a court appointed special advocate (CASA) appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and

(9) One individual who has served for at least three years as a court appointed special advocate (CASA) appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and

(10) One juvenile court judge appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

(10) One juvenile court judge appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Each member of the advisory committee shall serve a two-year term and until the appointment and qualification of such member's successor. Appointments to fill vacancies in such offices shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

(b) The advisory committee shall meet a minimum of three times a year with the advocate and his or her staff to review and assess the following: (1) Patterns of treatment and service for children; (2) Policy implications; and (3) Necessary systemic improvements. The advisory committee shall also provide for an annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children.

(b) The advisory committee shall meet a minimum of three times a year with the advocate and his or her staff to review and assess the following:

(1) Patterns of treatment and service for children;

(1) Patterns of treatment and service for children;

(2) Policy implications; and

(2) Policy implications; and

(3) Necessary systemic improvements.

(3) Necessary systemic improvements.

The advisory committee shall also provide for an annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-151 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-151
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-151
Status: in_force

(a) Any person appointed as the prosecuting attorney of a probate court pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 15-9-150 shall be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia and admitted to practice before the appellate courts of this state.

(a) Any person appointed as the prosecuting attorney of a probate court pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 15-9-150 shall be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia and admitted to practice before the appellate courts of this state.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-18-21 , an assistant district attorney may be appointed as the prosecuting attorney of a probate court when: (1) The district attorney who employs such assistant district attorney consents to such appointment; and (2) If such assistant district attorney is not employed in the judicial circuit in which the probate court is located, the district attorney for the judicial circuit in which the probate court is located consents to such appointment.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-18-21 , an assistant district attorney may be appointed as the prosecuting attorney of a probate court when:

(1) The district attorney who employs such assistant district attorney consents to such appointment; and

(1) The district attorney who employs such assistant district attorney consents to such appointment; and

(2) If such assistant district attorney is not employed in the judicial circuit in which the probate court is located, the district attorney for the judicial circuit in which the probate court is located consents to such appointment.

(2) If such assistant district attorney is not employed in the judicial circuit in which the probate court is located, the district attorney for the judicial circuit in which the probate court is located consents to such appointment.

(c) A district attorney may withdraw consent for an assistant district attorney's appointment pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section at any time, provided that the probate court and the governing authority of the county in which such probate court is located is given notice not less than 30 days prior to the day that such assistant district attorney shall cease to serve as the prosecuting attorney of the probate court.

(c) A district attorney may withdraw consent for an assistant district attorney's appointment pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section at any time, provided that the probate court and the governing authority of the county in which such probate court is located is given notice not less than 30 days prior to the day that such assistant district attorney shall cease to serve as the prosecuting attorney of the probate court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-3a-2 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3A / Section 15-3a-2
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-3A-2
Status: in_force

There is created the office of Senior Appellate Court Justice and the office of Senior Appellate Court Judge. Any Justice of the Supreme Court or Judge of the Court of Appeals who retires pursuant to the provisions of laws of the state retirement system applicable to such Justice or Judge at the time of such Justice's or Judge's retirement may, at such Justice's or Judge's option, be eligible for appointment by the Governor to the office of Senior Appellate Court Justice or Judge. Any former member of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals who is retired or who retires on or after March 26, 1987, pursuant to the laws of the retirement system applicable to such Justice or Judge at the time of such Justice's or Judge's retirement may, at such Justice's or Judge's option, become eligible for appointment to the office of Senior Appellate Court Justice or Judge upon written application being made to the Governor. All persons appointed to the office of Senior Appellate Court Justice or Judge shall hold such office for life, subject to the same laws, rules, and regulations for removal or discipline of sitting members of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. A Senior Appellate Court Justice or Judge, while holding that office, shall not be eligible for election or appointment to any other nonjudicial public office in this state, and such Senior Appellate Court Justice or Judge may not practice law during such Justice's or Judge's tenure as a Senior Appellate Court Justice or Judge. For purposes of this Code section, participation as an arbitrator shall not be deemed the practice of law.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-11-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-11-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-11.1
Status: in_force

A dependent child who is represented by court appointed counsel and who is the subject of a legitimation petition pursuant to Code Section 15-11-11 may be represented by the same appointed counsel in the legitimation matter.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-707 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-707
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-707
Status: in_force

Within 30 days of any proceeding in which a child is adjudicated for committing a delinquent act for a second or subsequent time or is adjudicated for committing a class A designated felony act or class B designated felony act, the court shall provide written notice to the school superintendent of the school in which such child is enrolled or his or her designee or, if the information is known, of the school in which such child plans to be enrolled at a future date. Such notice shall include the specific delinquent act or class A designated felony act or class B designated felony act such child committed.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-98 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-98
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-98
Status: in_force

The prosecuting attorney of a municipal court may employ such additional assistant prosecuting attorneys and other employees or independent contractors as may be provided for by local law or as may be authorized by the governing authority of the municipality. The prosecuting attorney of a municipal court shall define the duties and fix the title of any attorney or other employee of the prosecuting attorney's office. Personnel employed pursuant to this Code section shall be compensated by the municipality.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-178 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-178
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-178
Status: in_force

The commission may authorize the disbursement of available funds from moneys appropriated to the commission by the General Assembly for purposes of providing driver education and training to a person, entity, or program eligible pursuant to criteria to be set by the commission. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Department of Driver Services under Chapter 13 of Title 43, “The Driver Training School and Commercial Driver Training School License Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 15-2-9 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-2-9
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-2-9
Status: in_force

(a) The Supreme Court of this state, by rule of court, may provide that when it shall appear to the Supreme Court of the United States, to any circuit court of appeals or district court of the United States, or to the Court of Appeals or the District Court of the District of Columbia that there are involved in any proceeding before it questions of the laws of this state which are determinative of the case and there are no clear controlling precedents in the decisions of the Supreme Court of this state, such federal court may certify the questions of the laws of this state to the Supreme Court of this state for answers to the questions of state law, which certificate the Supreme Court of this state may answer by written opinion.

(a) The Supreme Court of this state, by rule of court, may provide that when it shall appear to the Supreme Court of the United States, to any circuit court of appeals or district court of the United States, or to the Court of Appeals or the District Court of the District of Columbia that there are involved in any proceeding before it questions of the laws of this state which are determinative of the case and there are no clear controlling precedents in the decisions of the Supreme Court of this state, such federal court may certify the questions of the laws of this state to the Supreme Court of this state for answers to the questions of state law, which certificate the Supreme Court of this state may answer by written opinion.

(b) The Court of Appeals shall not have jurisdiction to consider any question certified under this Code section by transfer or otherwise.

(b) The Court of Appeals shall not have jurisdiction to consider any question certified under this Code section by transfer or otherwise.
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-83 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-7-83
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-7-83
Status: in_force

When acting as officers of the municipal court all judges and other officers of the state court shall be styled as judges and officers of the municipal court; and all pleadings, process, and papers of the municipal court shall be styled as such and not as pleadings, process, and papers of the state court. The dockets and other records of the municipal court shall be kept separately from those of the state court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-13-8 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-13-8
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-13-8
Status: in_force

Sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, coroners, clerks of the superior courts, magistrates, and constables shall be subject to the rule and order of the courts at any and all times after they have retired from their respective offices, in such cases and in like manner as they would have been had they remained in office.
O.C.G.A. § 15-13-12 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-13-12
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-13-12
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by law, a rule absolute granted against a sheriff, constable, or other officer who has defaulted in his duty shall constitute a lien on his property from the date of rendition but shall be of equal date with other judgments rendered against the officer within the same term of court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-688 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-688
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-688
Status: in_force

Any person who violates the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and any person who intentionally encourages another to provide false information pursuant to this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-1
Status: in_force

The district attorney is the successor to the office of solicitor-general as it existed prior to July 1, 1977.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-340 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-340
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-340
Status: in_force

(a) A child may receive extended care youth services from DFCS. In order to receive such services, he or she must be between 18 and 21 years of age, sign a voluntary placement agreement with DFCS, and meet objective eligibility criteria established by DFCS, which shall include one or more of the following requirements: (1) Be completing secondary education or a program leading to an equivalent credential; (2) Be enrolled in an institution which provides postsecondary or vocational education; (3) Be a participant in a program or activity designed to promote or remove barriers to employment; (4) Be employed for at least 120 hours per month; (5) Be employed for 80 hours per month, provided that he or she is also engaged in one of the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection or can only work 80 hours per month due to a medical condition; or (6) Be incapable of doing any of the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of this subsection due to a medical condition.

(a) A child may receive extended care youth services from DFCS. In order to receive such services, he or she must be between 18 and 21 years of age, sign a voluntary placement agreement with DFCS, and meet objective eligibility criteria established by DFCS, which shall include one or more of the following requirements:

(1) Be completing secondary education or a program leading to an equivalent credential;

(1) Be completing secondary education or a program leading to an equivalent credential;

(2) Be enrolled in an institution which provides postsecondary or vocational education;

(2) Be enrolled in an institution which provides postsecondary or vocational education;

(3) Be a participant in a program or activity designed to promote or remove barriers to employment;

(3) Be a participant in a program or activity designed to promote or remove barriers to employment;

(4) Be employed for at least 120 hours per month;

(4) Be employed for at least 120 hours per month;

(5) Be employed for 80 hours per month, provided that he or she is also engaged in one of the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection or can only work 80 hours per month due to a medical condition; or

(5) Be employed for 80 hours per month, provided that he or she is also engaged in one of the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection or can only work 80 hours per month due to a medical condition; or

(6) Be incapable of doing any of the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of this subsection due to a medical condition.

(6) Be incapable of doing any of the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of this subsection due to a medical condition.

(b) When a child is receiving extended care youth services from DFCS, a DFCS case manager and staff, other representatives of such child and, as appropriate, such child shall develop a transition plan that is personalized at the direction of such child, including an option to execute a durable power of attorney for health care, health care proxy, or other similar document recognized by law with respect to health care and specific options on housing, health insurance, education, local opportunities for mentors and continuing support services, and workforce supports and employment services, and is as detailed as such child may elect. Such transition plan shall be completed within 30 days of the child agreeing to such services and shall be updated as required by this article.

(b) When a child is receiving extended care youth services from DFCS, a DFCS case manager and staff, other representatives of such child and, as appropriate, such child shall develop a transition plan that is personalized at the direction of such child, including an option to execute a durable power of attorney for health care, health care proxy, or other similar document recognized by law with respect to health care and specific options on housing, health insurance, education, local opportunities for mentors and continuing support services, and workforce supports and employment services, and is as detailed as such child may elect. Such transition plan shall be completed within 30 days of the child agreeing to such services and shall be updated as required by this article.

(c) A child may terminate a voluntary placement agreement and stop receiving extended care youth services at any time.

(c) A child may terminate a voluntary placement agreement and stop receiving extended care youth services at any time.

(d) Every 12 months, a DFCS case manager shall determine if a child is still eligible for extended care youth services. If DFCS determines that a child is no longer eligible for extended care youth services, DFCS may terminate the voluntary placement agreement with such child and stop providing extended care youth services. DFCS shall provide written or electronic notice to such child regarding such termination and to the court that approved such services.

(d) Every 12 months, a DFCS case manager shall determine if a child is still eligible for extended care youth services. If DFCS determines that a child is no longer eligible for extended care youth services, DFCS may terminate the voluntary placement agreement with such child and stop providing extended care youth services. DFCS shall provide written or electronic notice to such child regarding such termination and to the court that approved such services.

(e) A child who is within 12 months of becoming 21 years of age shall not be permitted to sign a voluntary placement agreement with DFCS for extended care youth services.

(e) A child who is within 12 months of becoming 21 years of age shall not be permitted to sign a voluntary placement agreement with DFCS for extended care youth services.

(f) The trial court may appoint an attorney for a child at all stages of the proceedings under this article with the child's consent. If a child does not have an attorney, a child shall be informed prior to any hearing of their right to have legal representation and shall be given an opportunity to: (1) Obtain an attorney of his or her own choice; (2) Obtain a court appointed attorney in the court's discretion; or (3) Waive the right to an attorney.

(f) The trial court may appoint an attorney for a child at all stages of the proceedings under this article with the child's consent. If a child does not have an attorney, a child shall be informed prior to any hearing of their right to have legal representation and shall be given an opportunity to:

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

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

(2) Obtain a court appointed attorney in the court's discretion; or

(2) Obtain a court appointed attorney in the court's discretion; or

(3) Waive the right to an attorney.

(3) Waive the right to an attorney.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-83 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-83
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-83
Status: in_force

For levying on executions and conducting judicial sales constables shall collect the same fees as are charged by sheriffs.
O.C.G.A. § 15-15-7 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-15-7
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-15-7
Status: in_force

(a) The child support receiver shall maintain an office within the county courthouse or within other suitable office space provided by the county or counties.

(a) The child support receiver shall maintain an office within the county courthouse or within other suitable office space provided by the county or counties.

(b) It shall be the responsibility of the governing authority of the county or counties to budget for all expenses, including rent, utilities, telephone expenses, materials, and supplies, for the Office of the Receiver of Child Support.

(b) It shall be the responsibility of the governing authority of the county or counties to budget for all expenses, including rent, utilities, telephone expenses, materials, and supplies, for the Office of the Receiver of Child Support.
O.C.G.A. § 15-4-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-4-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-4-1
Status: in_force

The reporter of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals holds his office for the same term and on the same conditions as the clerk of the Supreme Court and, before entering upon his duties, must take the same oaths.
O.C.G.A. § 15-23-10 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 23 / Section 15-23-10
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-23-10
Status: in_force

No alternative dispute resolution program shall be established for any court unless the judge or a majority of the judges of such court determine that there is a need for such program in that court. The funding mechanism set forth in this chapter shall be available to any court, including the juvenile court, which, having determined that a court-annexed or court-referred alternative dispute resolution program would make a positive contribution to the ends of justice in that court, has developed a program meeting the standards of the Supreme Court of Georgia Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules and appendices. Pursuant to the standards set forth in the Supreme Court of Georgia Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules and appendices, the funding mechanism set forth in this chapter shall be available to court programs in which cases are screened by the judge or by the program director under the supervision of the judge on a case-by-case basis to determine whether:

(1) The case is appropriate for the process;

(1) The case is appropriate for the process;

(2) The parties are able to compensate the neutral if compensation is required; and

(2) The parties are able to compensate the neutral if compensation is required; and

(3) A need for emergency relief makes referral inappropriate until the request for relief is heard by the court.

(3) A need for emergency relief makes referral inappropriate until the request for relief is heard by the court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-5-50 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-5-50
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5-50
Status: in_force

No court of record in this state shall be required to refund any overpayment of court costs in an amount not exceeding $5.00 or to collect any due court costs in an amount of less than $5.00 over the initial filing fee.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-21 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-21
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-21
Status: in_force

(a) In a county with less than 100,000 inhabitants, it shall be the duty of the judge of the superior, state, or city court, unless providentially hindered or unless counsel for the plaintiff and the defendant agree in writing to extend the time, to decide promptly, within 30 days after the same have been argued before him or submitted to him without argument, all motions for new trials, injunctions, demurrers, and all other motions of any nature.

(a) In a county with less than 100,000 inhabitants, it shall be the duty of the judge of the superior, state, or city court, unless providentially hindered or unless counsel for the plaintiff and the defendant agree in writing to extend the time, to decide promptly, within 30 days after the same have been argued before him or submitted to him without argument, all motions for new trials, injunctions, demurrers, and all other motions of any nature.

(b) In all counties with more than 100,000 inhabitants, it shall be the duty of the judge of the superior, state, or city court, unless providentially hindered or unless counsel for the plaintiff and the defendant agree in writing to extend the time, to decide promptly, within 90 days after the same have been argued before him or submitted to him without argument, all motions for new trials, injunctions, demurrers, and all other motions of any nature.

(b) In all counties with more than 100,000 inhabitants, it shall be the duty of the judge of the superior, state, or city court, unless providentially hindered or unless counsel for the plaintiff and the defendant agree in writing to extend the time, to decide promptly, within 90 days after the same have been argued before him or submitted to him without argument, all motions for new trials, injunctions, demurrers, and all other motions of any nature.

(c) When he or she has so decided, it shall be the duty of the judge to file his or her decision with the clerk of the court in which the cases are pending and to notify the attorney or attorneys of the losing party of his or her decision. Said notice shall not be required if such notice has been waived pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-5 .

(c) When he or she has so decided, it shall be the duty of the judge to file his or her decision with the clerk of the court in which the cases are pending and to notify the attorney or attorneys of the losing party of his or her decision. Said notice shall not be required if such notice has been waived pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-5 .

(d) If any judge fails or refuses, unless providentially hindered or unless counsel for the plaintiff and the defendant agree in writing to extend the time, to obey the provisions of subsections (a) through (c) of this Code section, or if any judge repeatedly or persistently fails or refuses to decide the various motions, demurrers, and injunctions coming before him in the manner provided by such subsections, such conduct shall be grounds for impeachment and the penalty therefor shall be his removal from office.

(d) If any judge fails or refuses, unless providentially hindered or unless counsel for the plaintiff and the defendant agree in writing to extend the time, to obey the provisions of subsections (a) through (c) of this Code section, or if any judge repeatedly or persistently fails or refuses to decide the various motions, demurrers, and injunctions coming before him in the manner provided by such subsections, such conduct shall be grounds for impeachment and the penalty therefor shall be his removal from office.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-65-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-65-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-65.1
Status: in_force

On and after July 1, 2012, the clerk shall be authorized to mail all summonses by first-class mail addressed to the prospective jurors' most notorious places of abode at least 25 days prior to the date of the court the prospective jurors shall attend. Failure to receive the notice personally shall be a defense to a contempt citation.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-100 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-100
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-100
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided by local law, the county governing authority may provide for the appointment of constables by the chief magistrate. Constables so appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the chief magistrate. The compensation of constables so appointed shall be fixed by the county governing authority.

(a) Unless otherwise provided by local law, the county governing authority may provide for the appointment of constables by the chief magistrate. Constables so appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the chief magistrate. The compensation of constables so appointed shall be fixed by the county governing authority.

(b) If no provision is made for the appointment of constables the sheriff and his deputies shall perform the duties of constables.

(b) If no provision is made for the appointment of constables the sheriff and his deputies shall perform the duties of constables.

(c) The General Assembly may by local law provide for the appointment of constables and their salaries.

(c) The General Assembly may by local law provide for the appointment of constables and their salaries.

(c.1)(1) In addition to the alternatives provided in subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this Code section, the governing authority of a county may employ marshals to perform the duties of constables. (2) No person employed or appointed as a marshal pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall exercise any of the powers or authority which are by law vested in the office of sheriff or any other peace officer, including the power of arrest, except as may be authorized by law. (3) Any person employed or appointed as a marshal pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of Title 35.

(c.1)(1) In addition to the alternatives provided in subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this Code section, the governing authority of a county may employ marshals to perform the duties of constables.

(c.1)(1) In addition to the alternatives provided in subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this Code section, the governing authority of a county may employ marshals to perform the duties of constables.

(2) No person employed or appointed as a marshal pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall exercise any of the powers or authority which are by law vested in the office of sheriff or any other peace officer, including the power of arrest, except as may be authorized by law.

(2) No person employed or appointed as a marshal pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall exercise any of the powers or authority which are by law vested in the office of sheriff or any other peace officer, including the power of arrest, except as may be authorized by law.

(3) Any person employed or appointed as a marshal pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of Title 35.

(3) Any person employed or appointed as a marshal pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of Title 35.

(d) All constables shall be compensated solely on a salary basis and not in whole or in part from fees; and their salaries shall be paid in equal monthly installments from county funds.

(d) All constables shall be compensated solely on a salary basis and not in whole or in part from fees; and their salaries shall be paid in equal monthly installments from county funds.

(e) If there is more than one constable, one shall be appointed as chief constable and shall supervise the other constables.

(e) If there is more than one constable, one shall be appointed as chief constable and shall supervise the other constables.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-201 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-201
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-201
Status: in_force

There shall be no jury trials in the magistrate court. Any person charged with one or more misdemeanor violations of Code Section 16-9-20 may, at any time before trial, demand that the case be removed to the state court of the county or to the superior court of the county if there is no state court. Such demand shall be written. Upon such written demand the court shall grant the demand. Failure to so demand removal of the case shall constitute a waiver of any right to trial by jury which the defendant may otherwise have had and of any other right which could have been secured by such a demand.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-72 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-72
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-72
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in Code Section 35-9-15 , relating to cross designation of law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys, any assistant solicitor-general, or other attorney at law employed by the solicitor-general shall be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, admitted to practice before the appellate courts of this state, shall serve at the pleasure of the solicitor-general, and shall have such authority, powers, and duties as may be assigned by the solicitor-general.

(a) Except as provided in Code Section 35-9-15 , relating to cross designation of law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys, any assistant solicitor-general, or other attorney at law employed by the solicitor-general shall be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, admitted to practice before the appellate courts of this state, shall serve at the pleasure of the solicitor-general, and shall have such authority, powers, and duties as may be assigned by the solicitor-general.

(b) Any investigator employed by the solicitor-general's office who is authorized by the solicitor-general and by Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16, relating to firearms, to carry weapons or authorized by local law to exercise any of the powers of a peace officer of this state shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of Title 35 and shall serve at the pleasure of the solicitor-general.

(b) Any investigator employed by the solicitor-general's office who is authorized by the solicitor-general and by Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16, relating to firearms, to carry weapons or authorized by local law to exercise any of the powers of a peace officer of this state shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of Title 35 and shall serve at the pleasure of the solicitor-general.

(c) Subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 of Title 45, relating to employment practices of public officials and agencies, the solicitor-general shall, unless otherwise provided by local law, establish the qualifications of all other personnel employed in the solicitor-general's office.

(c) Subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 of Title 45, relating to employment practices of public officials and agencies, the solicitor-general shall, unless otherwise provided by local law, establish the qualifications of all other personnel employed in the solicitor-general's office.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-100 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-100
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-100
Status: in_force

No agreement by a clerk to acquire services, supplies, or equipment authorized by this article that requires expenditure of county funds may be entered into unless the funds to be obligated are included in the budget of the county for the operation of the clerk's office at the time of the execution of such agreement.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-16 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-16
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-16
Status: in_force

(a) A proceeding under this chapter may be commenced: (1) By an order of transfer of a case from another court as provided in Code Section 15-11-11 or 15-11-567, subsection (f) of Code Section 29-2-6, or subsection (b) of Code Section 29-2-8; (2) By the summons, notice to appear, or other citation in a proceeding charging a juvenile traffic offense or a violation of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the Department of Natural Resources Game and Fish Division; or (3) By the filing of a petition for legitimation under Code Section 15-11-11 , or in other cases by the filing of a complaint or a petition as provided in Articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 of this chapter.

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

(1) By an order of transfer of a case from another court as provided in Code Section 15-11-11 or 15-11-567, subsection (f) of Code Section 29-2-6, or subsection (b) of Code Section 29-2-8;

(1) By an order of transfer of a case from another court as provided in Code Section 15-11-11 or 15-11-567, subsection (f) of Code Section 29-2-6, or subsection (b) of Code Section 29-2-8;

(2) By the summons, notice to appear, or other citation in a proceeding charging a juvenile traffic offense or a violation of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the Department of Natural Resources Game and Fish Division; or

(2) By the summons, notice to appear, or other citation in a proceeding charging a juvenile traffic offense or a violation of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the Department of Natural Resources Game and Fish Division; or

(3) By the filing of a petition for legitimation under Code Section 15-11-11 , or in other cases by the filing of a complaint or a petition as provided in Articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 of this chapter.

(3) By the filing of a petition for legitimation under Code Section 15-11-11 , or in other cases by the filing of a complaint or a petition as provided in Articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 of this chapter.

(b) The petition and all other documents in the proceeding shall be entitled “In the interest of __________, a child,” except upon appeal.

(b) The petition and all other documents in the proceeding shall be entitled “In the interest of __________, a child,” except upon appeal.

(c) On appeal, the anonymity of a child, and where appropriate, a victim or witness who is under the age of 18 years, shall be preserved by appropriate use of a child's, victim's, or witness's initials as appropriate.

(c) On appeal, the anonymity of a child, and where appropriate, a victim or witness who is under the age of 18 years, shall be preserved by appropriate use of a child's, victim's, or witness's initials as appropriate.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-45 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-45
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-45
Status: in_force

(a) The council shall be authorized to conduct or approve for credit or reimbursement, or both, basic and continuing legal education courses or other appropriate training programs for the district attorneys, solicitors-general, and other prosecuting attorneys of this state and the members of the staffs of such officials. The council, in accordance with such rules as it shall adopt, shall be authorized to provide reimbursement, in whole or in part, for the actual expenses incurred by any district attorney, solicitor-general, or other prosecuting attorney of this state or any member of the staffs of such officials in attending any such approved course or training program from such funds as may be appropriated or otherwise made available to the council. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, such officials and members of their staffs shall be authorized to receive reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in attending approved courses or training programs, provided that no person shall be entitled to claim reimbursement under both this Code section and Code Section 15-18-12 . The council shall adopt such rules governing the approval of courses and training programs for credit or reimbursement as may be necessary to administer this Code section properly.

(a) The council shall be authorized to conduct or approve for credit or reimbursement, or both, basic and continuing legal education courses or other appropriate training programs for the district attorneys, solicitors-general, and other prosecuting attorneys of this state and the members of the staffs of such officials. The council, in accordance with such rules as it shall adopt, shall be authorized to provide reimbursement, in whole or in part, for the actual expenses incurred by any district attorney, solicitor-general, or other prosecuting attorney of this state or any member of the staffs of such officials in attending any such approved course or training program from such funds as may be appropriated or otherwise made available to the council. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, such officials and members of their staffs shall be authorized to receive reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in attending approved courses or training programs, provided that no person shall be entitled to claim reimbursement under both this Code section and Code Section 15-18-12 . The council shall adopt such rules governing the approval of courses and training programs for credit or reimbursement as may be necessary to administer this Code section properly.

(b) Each person designated as a special drug prosecutor pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-18-14 shall complete an initial training program prescribed by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia within 12 months of such employment and such in-service training as the council shall by rule prescribe.

(b) Each person designated as a special drug prosecutor pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-18-14 shall complete an initial training program prescribed by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia within 12 months of such employment and such in-service training as the council shall by rule prescribe.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-20 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-20
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-20
Status: in_force

(a) The district attorney in each judicial circuit may employ such additional assistant district attorneys, deputy district attorneys, or other attorneys, investigators, paraprofessionals, clerical assistants, victim and witness assistance personnel, and other employees or independent contractors as may be provided for by local law or as may be authorized by the governing authority of the county or counties comprising the judicial circuit. The district attorney shall define the duties and fix the title of any attorney or other employee of the district attorney's office.

(a) The district attorney in each judicial circuit may employ such additional assistant district attorneys, deputy district attorneys, or other attorneys, investigators, paraprofessionals, clerical assistants, victim and witness assistance personnel, and other employees or independent contractors as may be provided for by local law or as may be authorized by the governing authority of the county or counties comprising the judicial circuit. The district attorney shall define the duties and fix the title of any attorney or other employee of the district attorney's office.

(b) Personnel employed by the district attorney pursuant to this Code section shall serve at the pleasure of the district attorney and shall be compensated by the county or counties comprising the judicial circuit, the manner and amount of compensation to be paid to be fixed either by local Act or by the district attorney with the approval of the county or counties comprising the judicial circuit.

(b) Personnel employed by the district attorney pursuant to this Code section shall serve at the pleasure of the district attorney and shall be compensated by the county or counties comprising the judicial circuit, the manner and amount of compensation to be paid to be fixed either by local Act or by the district attorney with the approval of the county or counties comprising the judicial circuit.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-190 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-190
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-190
Status: in_force

If the allegations of the petition alleging dependency are admitted or after an adjudication hearing the court has adjudicated a child as a dependent child, the court may direct that a written social study and report be made by a person designated by the court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-473 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-473
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-473
Status: in_force

(a) A prosecuting attorney shall conduct delinquency proceedings on behalf of the state.

(a) A prosecuting attorney shall conduct delinquency proceedings on behalf of the state.

(b) Except as provided in Article 9 of this chapter, in any delinquency proceeding, the prosecuting attorney shall be entitled to complete access to all court files, probation files, hearing transcripts, delinquency reports, and any other juvenile court records. It shall be the duty of the clerk, probation and intake officer, probation officers of the juvenile court, community supervision officers, and DJJ to assist a prosecuting attorney in obtaining any requested items.

(b) Except as provided in Article 9 of this chapter, in any delinquency proceeding, the prosecuting attorney shall be entitled to complete access to all court files, probation files, hearing transcripts, delinquency reports, and any other juvenile court records. It shall be the duty of the clerk, probation and intake officer, probation officers of the juvenile court, community supervision officers, and DJJ to assist a prosecuting attorney in obtaining any requested items.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-742 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-742
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-742
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children. The Governor, by executive order, shall create a nominating committee which shall consider nominees for the position of the advocate and shall make a recommendation to the Governor. Such person shall have knowledge of the child welfare system, the juvenile justice system, and the legal system and shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office as set forth in this article.

(a) There is created the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children. The Governor, by executive order, shall create a nominating committee which shall consider nominees for the position of the advocate and shall make a recommendation to the Governor. Such person shall have knowledge of the child welfare system, the juvenile justice system, and the legal system and shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office as set forth in this article.

(b) The advocate shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of at least three names submitted by the nominating committee for a term of three years and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified and may be reappointed. The salary of the advocate shall not be less than $60,000.00 per year, shall be fixed by the Governor, and shall come from funds appropriated for the purposes of the advocate.

(b) The advocate shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of at least three names submitted by the nominating committee for a term of three years and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified and may be reappointed. The salary of the advocate shall not be less than $60,000.00 per year, shall be fixed by the Governor, and shall come from funds appropriated for the purposes of the advocate.

(c) The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children shall be assigned to the Office of Planning and Budget for administrative purposes only, as described in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(c) The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children shall be assigned to the Office of Planning and Budget for administrative purposes only, as described in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(d) The advocate may appoint such staff as may be deemed necessary to effectively fulfill the purposes of this article, within the limitations of the funds available for the purposes of the advocate. The duties of the staff may include the duties and powers of the advocate if performed under the direction of the advocate. The advocate and his or her staff shall receive such reimbursement for travel and other expenses as is normally allowed to state employees from funds appropriated for the purposes of the advocate.

(d) The advocate may appoint such staff as may be deemed necessary to effectively fulfill the purposes of this article, within the limitations of the funds available for the purposes of the advocate. The duties of the staff may include the duties and powers of the advocate if performed under the direction of the advocate. The advocate and his or her staff shall receive such reimbursement for travel and other expenses as is normally allowed to state employees from funds appropriated for the purposes of the advocate.

(e) The advocate shall have the authority to contract with experts in fields including but not limited to medicine, psychology, education, child development, juvenile justice, mental health, and child welfare as needed to support the work of the advocate, utilizing funds appropriated for the purposes of the advocate.

(e) The advocate shall have the authority to contract with experts in fields including but not limited to medicine, psychology, education, child development, juvenile justice, mental health, and child welfare as needed to support the work of the advocate, utilizing funds appropriated for the purposes of the advocate.

(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, the advocate shall act independently of any state official, department, or agency in the performance of his or her duties.

(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, the advocate shall act independently of any state official, department, or agency in the performance of his or her duties.

(g) The advocate or his or her designee shall be a member of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel.

(g) The advocate or his or her designee shall be a member of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel.
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-3 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-16-3
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-16-3
Status: in_force

(a) Intent. The General Assembly declares it to be the purpose of this Code section to promote the orderly transfer of the law enforcement power of the several counties of this state in connection with the expiration of the term of office of the sheriff and the taking of office of the newly elected sheriff. The interest of the State of Georgia requires that such transitions in the office of the sheriff be accomplished so as to assure continuity in the conduct of the peace-keeping functions of the several counties of this state. Any disruption occasioned by the transfer of the law enforcement power to a person not properly versed and trained in law enforcement and the operations of the office of sheriff is declared to be detrimental to the safety and well-being of the citizens of the several counties of this state and of the entire state. Accordingly, it is the intent of the General Assembly that appropriate training be required of sheriffs who are newly elected so as to avoid or minimize any disruption in the performance of the duties and responsibilities or the authority of the sheriffs of the several counties of this state. This training shall be generally devoted to contemporary law enforcement, investigation, judicial process, and correction practices and specifically shall be germane to the duties and operational functions of the office of sheriff in the several counties of this state. Further, the purpose of this Code section is to promote professionalism within the office of sheriff by ensuring the highest possible quality of law enforcement training is offered to each sheriff on an annual basis. Accordingly, it is the intent of the General Assembly that appropriate ongoing training be required of all sheriffs. This training shall be generally devoted to contemporary law enforcement, investigation, judicial process, and corrections practices and specifically shall be germane to the duties and operational functions of the office of sheriff in the several counties of this state.

(a) Intent. The General Assembly declares it to be the purpose of this Code section to promote the orderly transfer of the law enforcement power of the several counties of this state in connection with the expiration of the term of office of the sheriff and the taking of office of the newly elected sheriff. The interest of the State of Georgia requires that such transitions in the office of the sheriff be accomplished so as to assure continuity in the conduct of the peace-keeping functions of the several counties of this state. Any disruption occasioned by the transfer of the law enforcement power to a person not properly versed and trained in law enforcement and the operations of the office of sheriff is declared to be detrimental to the safety and well-being of the citizens of the several counties of this state and of the entire state. Accordingly, it is the intent of the General Assembly that appropriate training be required of sheriffs who are newly elected so as to avoid or minimize any disruption in the performance of the duties and responsibilities or the authority of the sheriffs of the several counties of this state. This training shall be generally devoted to contemporary law enforcement, investigation, judicial process, and correction practices and specifically shall be germane to the duties and operational functions of the office of sheriff in the several counties of this state. Further, the purpose of this Code section is to promote professionalism within the office of sheriff by ensuring the highest possible quality of law enforcement training is offered to each sheriff on an annual basis. Accordingly, it is the intent of the General Assembly that appropriate ongoing training be required of all sheriffs. This training shall be generally devoted to contemporary law enforcement, investigation, judicial process, and corrections practices and specifically shall be germane to the duties and operational functions of the office of sheriff in the several counties of this state.

(b) Sheriffs-elect specialized training. Any person elected to the office of sheriff in a county of this state who was not serving as a duly elected or appointed sheriff on or before July 1, 1976, shall enroll in, attend, and successfully complete a course of sheriffs-elect specialized training and instruction established and provided by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association with the assistance of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. Such course of instruction shall be held every four years at a time to be designated by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association. Any newly elected sheriff who is unable to attend such training course when it is offered because of medical disability or providential cause shall, within one year from the date such disability or cause terminates, complete a course of instruction as determined by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and approved by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. Any newly elected sheriff who does not fulfill the obligations of this subsection shall lose his or her power of arrest.

(b) Sheriffs-elect specialized training. Any person elected to the office of sheriff in a county of this state who was not serving as a duly elected or appointed sheriff on or before July 1, 1976, shall enroll in, attend, and successfully complete a course of sheriffs-elect specialized training and instruction established and provided by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association with the assistance of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. Such course of instruction shall be held every four years at a time to be designated by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association. Any newly elected sheriff who is unable to attend such training course when it is offered because of medical disability or providential cause shall, within one year from the date such disability or cause terminates, complete a course of instruction as determined by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and approved by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. Any newly elected sheriff who does not fulfill the obligations of this subsection shall lose his or her power of arrest.

(c) Compensation. A newly elected sheriff who enrolls in and attends a course of training and instruction as described in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be paid compensation for his or her attendance on a weekly basis at the successful completion of each week's training. The compensation shall be paid by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association using funds appropriated by the state for such purpose or from federal funds available for such purpose. The compensation shall be in an amount equal to a proportionate part of the annual salary to be received by the new sheriff of the least populated county in this state for each week spent in attendance at the course of training and instruction. For the purposes of this Code section, five days of training and instruction shall be considered one week.

(c) Compensation. A newly elected sheriff who enrolls in and attends a course of training and instruction as described in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be paid compensation for his or her attendance on a weekly basis at the successful completion of each week's training. The compensation shall be paid by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association using funds appropriated by the state for such purpose or from federal funds available for such purpose. The compensation shall be in an amount equal to a proportionate part of the annual salary to be received by the new sheriff of the least populated county in this state for each week spent in attendance at the course of training and instruction. For the purposes of this Code section, five days of training and instruction shall be considered one week.

(d) Costs. The cost of training, housing, travel, and meals appropriate to the course of training and instruction shall be paid by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association from state funds appropriated for such purpose or from federal funds available for such purpose.

(d) Costs. The cost of training, housing, travel, and meals appropriate to the course of training and instruction shall be paid by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association from state funds appropriated for such purpose or from federal funds available for such purpose.

(e) Annual training. (1) From and after July 1, 1997, no person shall be eligible to hold the office of sheriff unless he or she attends a minimum of 20 hours' training annually as may be selected by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association. (2) The basis for the minimum annual requirement of in-service training shall be the calendar year. Sheriffs who satisfactorily complete the sheriffs-elect specialized training in accordance with the provisions of this Code section after April 1 in any calendar year shall be excused from the minimum annual training requirement for the calendar year during which the sheriffs-elect specialized training course is completed. (3) A waiver of the requirement of minimum annual in-service training may be granted by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, in its discretion, upon the presentation of evidence by a sheriff that he or she was unable to complete such training due to medical disability, providential cause, or other reason deemed sufficient by the council. (4) Any person who fails to complete the minimum annual in-service training required under this Code section and who has not received a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection shall not perform any of the duties of sheriff involving the power of arrest until such training shall have been successfully completed. In addition, the Governor may suspend from office without pay for a period of 90 days any sheriff who fails to complete the minimum annual in-service training required under this Code section. The probate judge of the county of the sheriff's residence shall appoint a person who meets the qualifications for sheriff pursuant to this Code section to assume the duties and responsibilities of the office of sheriff during any such period of suspension.

(e) Annual training.

(1) From and after July 1, 1997, no person shall be eligible to hold the office of sheriff unless he or she attends a minimum of 20 hours' training annually as may be selected by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association.

(1) From and after July 1, 1997, no person shall be eligible to hold the office of sheriff unless he or she attends a minimum of 20 hours' training annually as may be selected by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association.

(2) The basis for the minimum annual requirement of in-service training shall be the calendar year. Sheriffs who satisfactorily complete the sheriffs-elect specialized training in accordance with the provisions of this Code section after April 1 in any calendar year shall be excused from the minimum annual training requirement for the calendar year during which the sheriffs-elect specialized training course is completed.

(2) The basis for the minimum annual requirement of in-service training shall be the calendar year. Sheriffs who satisfactorily complete the sheriffs-elect specialized training in accordance with the provisions of this Code section after April 1 in any calendar year shall be excused from the minimum annual training requirement for the calendar year during which the sheriffs-elect specialized training course is completed.

(3) A waiver of the requirement of minimum annual in-service training may be granted by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, in its discretion, upon the presentation of evidence by a sheriff that he or she was unable to complete such training due to medical disability, providential cause, or other reason deemed sufficient by the council.

(3) A waiver of the requirement of minimum annual in-service training may be granted by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, in its discretion, upon the presentation of evidence by a sheriff that he or she was unable to complete such training due to medical disability, providential cause, or other reason deemed sufficient by the council.

(4) Any person who fails to complete the minimum annual in-service training required under this Code section and who has not received a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection shall not perform any of the duties of sheriff involving the power of arrest until such training shall have been successfully completed. In addition, the Governor may suspend from office without pay for a period of 90 days any sheriff who fails to complete the minimum annual in-service training required under this Code section. The probate judge of the county of the sheriff's residence shall appoint a person who meets the qualifications for sheriff pursuant to this Code section to assume the duties and responsibilities of the office of sheriff during any such period of suspension.

(4) Any person who fails to complete the minimum annual in-service training required under this Code section and who has not received a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection shall not perform any of the duties of sheriff involving the power of arrest until such training shall have been successfully completed. In addition, the Governor may suspend from office without pay for a period of 90 days any sheriff who fails to complete the minimum annual in-service training required under this Code section. The probate judge of the county of the sheriff's residence shall appoint a person who meets the qualifications for sheriff pursuant to this Code section to assume the duties and responsibilities of the office of sheriff during any such period of suspension.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-90 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-90
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-90
Status: in_force

(a) The amounts provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-88 and Code Sections 15-6-89 and 15-10-105 , as increased by subsection (b) of Code Section 15-6-88 , shall be increased by multiplying said amounts by the percentage which equals 5 percent times the number of completed four-year terms of office served by any clerk after December 31, 1976, effective the first day of January following the completion of each such period of service.

(a) The amounts provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-88 and Code Sections 15-6-89 and 15-10-105 , as increased by subsection (b) of Code Section 15-6-88 , shall be increased by multiplying said amounts by the percentage which equals 5 percent times the number of completed four-year terms of office served by any clerk after December 31, 1976, effective the first day of January following the completion of each such period of service.

(b) The minimum salaries provided for in Code Sections 15-6-88 and 15-6-89 , this Code section, and Code Section 15-6-91 shall be considered as salary only. Expenses for deputy clerks, equipment, supplies, copying equipment, and other necessary and reasonable expenses for the operation of a clerk's office shall come from funds other than the funds specified as salary in such Code sections.

(b) The minimum salaries provided for in Code Sections 15-6-88 and 15-6-89 , this Code section, and Code Section 15-6-91 shall be considered as salary only. Expenses for deputy clerks, equipment, supplies, copying equipment, and other necessary and reasonable expenses for the operation of a clerk's office shall come from funds other than the funds specified as salary in such Code sections.

(c) This Code section shall not be construed to affect any local legislation, except where such local legislation provides for a salary lower than the salary provided in Code Sections 15-6-88 and 15-6-89 , this Code section, and Code Section 15-6-91 , in which event such Code sections shall prevail.

(c) This Code section shall not be construed to affect any local legislation, except where such local legislation provides for a salary lower than the salary provided in Code Sections 15-6-88 and 15-6-89 , this Code section, and Code Section 15-6-91 , in which event such Code sections shall prevail.

(d) Code Sections 15-6-88 and 15-6-89 , this Code section, and Code Section 15-6-91 shall not be construed to reduce the salary of any clerk of superior court presently in office.

(d) Code Sections 15-6-88 and 15-6-89 , this Code section, and Code Section 15-6-91 shall not be construed to reduce the salary of any clerk of superior court presently in office.
O.C.G.A. § 15-13-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-13-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-13-1
Status: in_force

All sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, coroners, jailers, constables, and other officers of court shall be liable to all actions and disabilities which they incur in respect of any matter or thing relating to or concerning their respective offices.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-46 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-46
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-46
Status: in_force

Anything in this article to the contrary notwithstanding, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia may not exercise any power, undertake any duty, or perform any function assigned by law to the Governor of this state, the Attorney General, any district attorney, or any solicitor or solicitor-general of any court of record in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-138 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-138
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-138
Status: in_force

Each panel of the trial jury shall take the following oath:

“You shall well and truly try each case submitted to you during the present term and a true verdict give, according to the law as given you in charge and the opinion you entertain of the evidence produced to you, to the best of your skill and knowledge, without favor or affection to either party, provided you are not discharged from the consideration of the case submitted. So help you God.”
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-70 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-70
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-70
Status: in_force

This article shall be known as and may be cited as the “Peace Officer, Prosecutor, and Indigent Defense Funding Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-69 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-69
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-69
Status: in_force

(a) The probation and intake services of the juvenile court of each county may be transferred to and become a part of the state-wide juvenile and intake services and be fully funded through DJJ. The probation and intake officers of juvenile courts of those counties whose probation and intake services are transferred pursuant to this Code section shall become DJJ employees on the date of such transfer and on and after that date such employees shall be subject to the salary schedules and other DJJ personnel policies, except that the salaries of such employees shall not be reduced as a result of becoming DJJ employees.

(a) The probation and intake services of the juvenile court of each county may be transferred to and become a part of the state-wide juvenile and intake services and be fully funded through DJJ. The probation and intake officers of juvenile courts of those counties whose probation and intake services are transferred pursuant to this Code section shall become DJJ employees on the date of such transfer and on and after that date such employees shall be subject to the salary schedules and other DJJ personnel policies, except that the salaries of such employees shall not be reduced as a result of becoming DJJ employees.

(b) The probation and intake services of the juvenile court of a county may be transferred to DJJ by a local Act of the General Assembly that approves such transfer.

(b) The probation and intake services of the juvenile court of a county may be transferred to DJJ by a local Act of the General Assembly that approves such transfer.

(c) Persons who were probation and intake officers of the juvenile court of a county on June 30, 1996, but who were transferred as probation and intake officers to and became a part of the state-wide juvenile and intake services system fully funded through DJJ before January 1, 1999, shall be covered employees in the classified service as defined in Code Section 45-20-2 .

(c) Persons who were probation and intake officers of the juvenile court of a county on June 30, 1996, but who were transferred as probation and intake officers to and became a part of the state-wide juvenile and intake services system fully funded through DJJ before January 1, 1999, shall be covered employees in the classified service as defined in Code Section 45-20-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-12 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-12
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-12
Status: in_force

All citations and other unfinished proceedings of the former judge of the probate court shall be disposed of by the successor as though there had been no vacancy.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-17 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-17
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-17
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 15-9-122 or any other provision of law to the contrary, in any action before the probate court in which the service of notice on a minor or an incapacitated adult is required by law or ordered by the probate court, such service of notice may be made by: (1) Mailing by the probate court of a copy of the document to be served to the minor or incapacitated adult by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; and (2) Serving the guardian of such minor or incapacitated adult if such guardian: (A) Acknowledges receipt of such service; and (B) Certifies that he or she has delivered a copy of the document so served to the minor or incapacitated adult.

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 15-9-122 or any other provision of law to the contrary, in any action before the probate court in which the service of notice on a minor or an incapacitated adult is required by law or ordered by the probate court, such service of notice may be made by:

(1) Mailing by the probate court of a copy of the document to be served to the minor or incapacitated adult by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; and

(1) Mailing by the probate court of a copy of the document to be served to the minor or incapacitated adult by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; and

(2) Serving the guardian of such minor or incapacitated adult if such guardian: (A) Acknowledges receipt of such service; and (B) Certifies that he or she has delivered a copy of the document so served to the minor or incapacitated adult.

(2) Serving the guardian of such minor or incapacitated adult if such guardian:

(A) Acknowledges receipt of such service; and

(A) Acknowledges receipt of such service; and

(B) Certifies that he or she has delivered a copy of the document so served to the minor or incapacitated adult.

(B) Certifies that he or she has delivered a copy of the document so served to the minor or incapacitated adult.

(b) The acknowledgment of service and certification of such guardian and the certificate of the service by mailing on such minor or incapacitated adult shall be filed with the probate court as proof of such service of notice.

(b) The acknowledgment of service and certification of such guardian and the certificate of the service by mailing on such minor or incapacitated adult shall be filed with the probate court as proof of such service of notice.

(c) As used in this Code section, the term “guardian” shall have the same meaning provided in Code Section 53-1-2 .

(c) As used in this Code section, the term “guardian” shall have the same meaning provided in Code Section 53-1-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-1-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-1-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-1.1
Status: in_force

(a) Any individual who is elected, appointed, or becomes a judge of the probate court by operation of law after January 1, 1990, after taking office as judge of the probate court, shall satisfactorily complete a new judge orientation training course prescribed by the Probate Judges Training Council and the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia at the first occasion such course is offered. Such judge shall complete an attendance record of such training issued by the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia and file it with the Probate Judges Training Council.

(a) Any individual who is elected, appointed, or becomes a judge of the probate court by operation of law after January 1, 1990, after taking office as judge of the probate court, shall satisfactorily complete a new judge orientation training course prescribed by the Probate Judges Training Council and the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia at the first occasion such course is offered. Such judge shall complete an attendance record of such training issued by the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia and file it with the Probate Judges Training Council.

(b) Each judge of the probate court shall be required to complete additional training prescribed by the Probate Judges Training Council and the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia during each year he or she serves as a judge of the probate court and complete an attendance record of such training issued by the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia and file it with the Probate Judges Training Council.

(b) Each judge of the probate court shall be required to complete additional training prescribed by the Probate Judges Training Council and the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia during each year he or she serves as a judge of the probate court and complete an attendance record of such training issued by the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia and file it with the Probate Judges Training Council.

(c) Any judge who fails to complete the new judge orientation training course as required by subsection (a) of this Code section or to earn the required cumulative annual minimal credit hours of training during any one-year period after the new judge orientation training may be given a six-month administrative extension by the Probate Judges Training Council during which to fulfill this requirement. Individual requests for extensions beyond the initial six-month extension for reasons of disability, hardship, or extenuating circumstance may be approved on a case-by-case basis by the Probate Judges Training Council. Upon failure to earn the required hours within the six-month extension period or additional extension period or periods granted, the Probate Judges Training Council shall promptly notify the Judicial Qualifications Commission which shall recommend to the Supreme Court removal of the probate judge from office unless the Judicial Qualifications Commission finds that the failure was caused by circumstances beyond the control of the probate judge.

(c) Any judge who fails to complete the new judge orientation training course as required by subsection (a) of this Code section or to earn the required cumulative annual minimal credit hours of training during any one-year period after the new judge orientation training may be given a six-month administrative extension by the Probate Judges Training Council during which to fulfill this requirement. Individual requests for extensions beyond the initial six-month extension for reasons of disability, hardship, or extenuating circumstance may be approved on a case-by-case basis by the Probate Judges Training Council. Upon failure to earn the required hours within the six-month extension period or additional extension period or periods granted, the Probate Judges Training Council shall promptly notify the Judicial Qualifications Commission which shall recommend to the Supreme Court removal of the probate judge from office unless the Judicial Qualifications Commission finds that the failure was caused by circumstances beyond the control of the probate judge.

(d) All expenses of training authorized or required by this Code section, including any tuition which may be fixed by the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education, shall be paid by the probate judge or probate judge elect taking the training; but the probate judge or probate judge elect shall be reimbursed by the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia to the extent that funds are available to the institute for such purpose; provided, however, that if such funds are not available, each probate judge or probate judge elect shall be reimbursed from county funds by action of the county governing authority.

(d) All expenses of training authorized or required by this Code section, including any tuition which may be fixed by the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education, shall be paid by the probate judge or probate judge elect taking the training; but the probate judge or probate judge elect shall be reimbursed by the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia to the extent that funds are available to the institute for such purpose; provided, however, that if such funds are not available, each probate judge or probate judge elect shall be reimbursed from county funds by action of the county governing authority.
O.C.G.A. § 15-3-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-3-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-3-1
Status: in_force

(a) Composition. The Court of Appeals shall consist of 15 Judges who shall elect one of their number as Chief Judge, in such manner and for such time as may be prescribed by rule or order of the court.

(a) Composition. The Court of Appeals shall consist of 15 Judges who shall elect one of their number as Chief Judge, in such manner and for such time as may be prescribed by rule or order of the court.

(b) Divisions. The court shall sit in divisions composed of three Judges in each division. The assignment of Judges to each division shall be made by the Chief Judge, and the personnel of the divisions shall from time to time be changed in accordance with rules prescribed by the court. The Chief Judge shall designate the Presiding Judges of the divisions and shall, under rules prescribed by the court, distribute the cases among the divisions in such manner as to equalize their work as far as practicable.

(b) Divisions. The court shall sit in divisions composed of three Judges in each division. The assignment of Judges to each division shall be made by the Chief Judge, and the personnel of the divisions shall from time to time be changed in accordance with rules prescribed by the court. The Chief Judge shall designate the Presiding Judges of the divisions and shall, under rules prescribed by the court, distribute the cases among the divisions in such manner as to equalize their work as far as practicable.

(c) How cases heard. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each division shall hear and determine, independently of the others, the cases assigned to it. Two Judges shall constitute a quorum of a division. (2) The Court of Appeals may provide by rule for certain cases to be heard and determined by more than a single division and the manner in which those Judges will be selected for such cases. When a case is heard and determined by more than a single division, nine Judges shall be necessary to constitute a quorum.

(c) How cases heard.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each division shall hear and determine, independently of the others, the cases assigned to it. Two Judges shall constitute a quorum of a division.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each division shall hear and determine, independently of the others, the cases assigned to it. Two Judges shall constitute a quorum of a division.

(2) The Court of Appeals may provide by rule for certain cases to be heard and determined by more than a single division and the manner in which those Judges will be selected for such cases. When a case is heard and determined by more than a single division, nine Judges shall be necessary to constitute a quorum.

(2) The Court of Appeals may provide by rule for certain cases to be heard and determined by more than a single division and the manner in which those Judges will be selected for such cases. When a case is heard and determined by more than a single division, nine Judges shall be necessary to constitute a quorum.

(d) Decisions as precedent. The Court of Appeals shall provide by rule for the establishment of precedent and the manner in which prior decisions of the court may be overruled.

(d) Decisions as precedent. The Court of Appeals shall provide by rule for the establishment of precedent and the manner in which prior decisions of the court may be overruled.

(e) Oral arguments. The Court of Appeals may hear oral arguments at places other than the seat of government. Reasonable notice shall be given of such hearings.

(e) Oral arguments. The Court of Appeals may hear oral arguments at places other than the seat of government. Reasonable notice shall be given of such hearings.

(f) Assistance of other judges; procedure. Whenever the court unanimously determines that the business of the court requires the temporary assistance of an additional judge or additional judges or one additional panel, the court may request the assistance of senior appellate judges as provided in Chapter 3A of this title or senior superior court judges. The Judge whose case assignment is transferred to the additional judge shall not vote on the case.

(f) Assistance of other judges; procedure. Whenever the court unanimously determines that the business of the court requires the temporary assistance of an additional judge or additional judges or one additional panel, the court may request the assistance of senior appellate judges as provided in Chapter 3A of this title or senior superior court judges. The Judge whose case assignment is transferred to the additional judge shall not vote on the case.
O.C.G.A. § 15-5-2 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-5-2
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5-2
Status: in_force

Ten judicial administration districts of more or less equal population in each district are created within this state. The boundaries of the ten judicial administration districts, to the extent possible, shall follow the boundaries existing on July 1, 1976, of the ten United States congressional districts, except that each judicial circuit existing on July 1, 1976, shall remain intact and shall not be placed in more than one judicial administration district. The Governor, after conferring with the superior court judges, shall establish by July 1, 1976, the original boundaries of each judicial administration district pursuant to this Code section. The ten administrative judges provided for in this article may provide for any necessary changes in the boundaries of such districts not inconsistent with this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 15-2-10 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-2-10
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-2-10
Status: in_force

The additional justiceships created in 2016 shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning January 1, 2017, and continuing through December 31, 2018, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Their successors shall be elected in the manner provided by law for the election of Supreme Court Justices at the nonpartisan judicial election in 2018, for a term of six years beginning on January 1, 2019, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Future successors shall be elected at the nonpartisan judicial election each sixth year after such election for terms of six years and until their successors are elected and qualified. They shall take office on the first day of January following the date of the election.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-68 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-68
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-68
Status: in_force

(a) A juvenile court intake officer: (1) Shall receive and examine complaints and charges of delinquency, of dependency, or that a child is a child in need of services for the purpose of considering the commencement of proceedings under this chapter; (2) Shall make appropriate referrals to other private or public agencies of the community if such assistance appears to be needed or desirable; (3) Shall compile on a regular basis the case files or a report on those cases that were informally adjusted for review by the judge; (4) May not conduct accusatory proceedings against a child or draft judicial orders, official charges, or any other document which is required to be drafted by an attorney; (5) Shall perform all other functions designated by this chapter or by order of the court pursuant to this chapter; and (6) Except as provided in Article I, Section II, Paragraph IX(d) of the Constitution, no county juvenile court intake officer, or DJJ staff member serving as a juvenile court intake officer, shall be liable for the acts of a child not detained or taken into custody when, in the judgment of such officer, such detention or custody is not warranted.

(a) A juvenile court intake officer:

(1) Shall receive and examine complaints and charges of delinquency, of dependency, or that a child is a child in need of services for the purpose of considering the commencement of proceedings under this chapter;

(1) Shall receive and examine complaints and charges of delinquency, of dependency, or that a child is a child in need of services for the purpose of considering the commencement of proceedings under this chapter;

(2) Shall make appropriate referrals to other private or public agencies of the community if such assistance appears to be needed or desirable;

(2) Shall make appropriate referrals to other private or public agencies of the community if such assistance appears to be needed or desirable;

(3) Shall compile on a regular basis the case files or a report on those cases that were informally adjusted for review by the judge;

(3) Shall compile on a regular basis the case files or a report on those cases that were informally adjusted for review by the judge;

(4) May not conduct accusatory proceedings against a child or draft judicial orders, official charges, or any other document which is required to be drafted by an attorney;

(4) May not conduct accusatory proceedings against a child or draft judicial orders, official charges, or any other document which is required to be drafted by an attorney;

(5) Shall perform all other functions designated by this chapter or by order of the court pursuant to this chapter; and

(5) Shall perform all other functions designated by this chapter or by order of the court pursuant to this chapter; and

(6) Except as provided in Article I, Section II, Paragraph IX(d) of the Constitution, no county juvenile court intake officer, or DJJ staff member serving as a juvenile court intake officer, shall be liable for the acts of a child not detained or taken into custody when, in the judgment of such officer, such detention or custody is not warranted.

(6) Except as provided in Article I, Section II, Paragraph IX(d) of the Constitution, no county juvenile court intake officer, or DJJ staff member serving as a juvenile court intake officer, shall be liable for the acts of a child not detained or taken into custody when, in the judgment of such officer, such detention or custody is not warranted.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, DJJ, as the employer, shall maintain sole authority over the duties and responsibilities of all DJJ staff members serving as juvenile court intake officers. No DJJ staff member shall serve as a juvenile court intake officer in a dependency proceeding commenced under Article 3 of this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, DJJ, as the employer, shall maintain sole authority over the duties and responsibilities of all DJJ staff members serving as juvenile court intake officers. No DJJ staff member shall serve as a juvenile court intake officer in a dependency proceeding commenced under Article 3 of this chapter.

(c) Each juvenile court intake officer exercising the authority to remove a child pursuant to the provisions of Articles 1 and 3 of this chapter shall: (1) First successfully complete an initial eight hours of appropriate training; and (2) Annually thereafter complete a minimum of two hours of training each year during which he or she serves as a juvenile court intake officer. Such initial and annual training shall be relevant to the performance of such determinations, including, but not limited to, training concerning contrary to the welfare determinations, reasonable efforts to prevent removal of a child and diligent search requirements consistent with Article 3 of this chapter, reasonable alternatives to foster care, and DFCS policies and procedures related to the removal of a child and placement of such child in foster care.

(c) Each juvenile court intake officer exercising the authority to remove a child pursuant to the provisions of Articles 1 and 3 of this chapter shall:

(1) First successfully complete an initial eight hours of appropriate training; and

(1) First successfully complete an initial eight hours of appropriate training; and

(2) Annually thereafter complete a minimum of two hours of training each year during which he or she serves as a juvenile court intake officer.

(2) Annually thereafter complete a minimum of two hours of training each year during which he or she serves as a juvenile court intake officer.

Such initial and annual training shall be relevant to the performance of such determinations, including, but not limited to, training concerning contrary to the welfare determinations, reasonable efforts to prevent removal of a child and diligent search requirements consistent with Article 3 of this chapter, reasonable alternatives to foster care, and DFCS policies and procedures related to the removal of a child and placement of such child in foster care.