O.C.G.A. § 15-11-341 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-341
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-341
Status: in_force

(a) No later than 120 days after a voluntary placement agreement is signed by a child, DFCS shall file with the court a written report which shall contain the following: (1) The child's name, date of birth, race, gender, and current address; (2) Facts to support a finding that the child meets the eligibility criteria for extended care youth services and an explanation as to why it is in the child's best interests to receive extended care youth services; (3) A copy of the signed voluntary placement agreement; (4) A plan for such child to transition to independent living or another planned permanent adult living arrangement which is appropriate for the age and independence of the child using a form adopted by DFCS; (5) Any information the child wants the court to consider; and (6) Any other information DFCS wants the court to consider.

(a) No later than 120 days after a voluntary placement agreement is signed by a child, DFCS shall file with the court a written report which shall contain the following:

(1) The child's name, date of birth, race, gender, and current address;

(1) The child's name, date of birth, race, gender, and current address;

(2) Facts to support a finding that the child meets the eligibility criteria for extended care youth services and an explanation as to why it is in the child's best interests to receive extended care youth services;

(2) Facts to support a finding that the child meets the eligibility criteria for extended care youth services and an explanation as to why it is in the child's best interests to receive extended care youth services;

(3) A copy of the signed voluntary placement agreement;

(3) A copy of the signed voluntary placement agreement;

(4) A plan for such child to transition to independent living or another planned permanent adult living arrangement which is appropriate for the age and independence of the child using a form adopted by DFCS;

(4) A plan for such child to transition to independent living or another planned permanent adult living arrangement which is appropriate for the age and independence of the child using a form adopted by DFCS;

(5) Any information the child wants the court to consider; and

(5) Any information the child wants the court to consider; and

(6) Any other information DFCS wants the court to consider.

(6) Any other information DFCS wants the court to consider.

(b) Within 30 days of the filing of the written report required by this Code section, the court shall hold a review hearing and make written findings of fact for the purpose of determining whether extended care youth services are in the best interests of such child. The court shall issue an order with regard to the child having extended care youth services if it has determined that such services are in the best interests of the child and, as appropriate, approve or reject the plan for transition to independent living or another planned permanent adult living arrangement submitted by DFCS.

(b) Within 30 days of the filing of the written report required by this Code section, the court shall hold a review hearing and make written findings of fact for the purpose of determining whether extended care youth services are in the best interests of such child. The court shall issue an order with regard to the child having extended care youth services if it has determined that such services are in the best interests of the child and, as appropriate, approve or reject the plan for transition to independent living or another planned permanent adult living arrangement submitted by DFCS.
O.C.G.A. § 15-23-6 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 23 / Section 15-23-6
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-23-6
Status: in_force

(a) The board is given the following powers and duties: (1) To provide for the collection of all money provided for in this chapter; (2) To manage, control, and direct such fund and the expenditures made therefrom; (3) To distribute the moneys coming into the fund in such manner and subject to such terms and limitations as the board, in its discretion, shall determine will best meet the purpose of this chapter in promoting the alternative resolution of disputes and the efficient administration of justice; (4) To contract for the investment, pooling, and expenditure of funds; (5) To adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to manage such fund and provide for such programs; (6) To keep records of all its meetings and proceedings; and (7) To exercise all other powers necessary for the proper administration of the funding mechanism provided for in this chapter.

(a) The board is given the following powers and duties:

(1) To provide for the collection of all money provided for in this chapter;

(1) To provide for the collection of all money provided for in this chapter;

(2) To manage, control, and direct such fund and the expenditures made therefrom;

(2) To manage, control, and direct such fund and the expenditures made therefrom;

(3) To distribute the moneys coming into the fund in such manner and subject to such terms and limitations as the board, in its discretion, shall determine will best meet the purpose of this chapter in promoting the alternative resolution of disputes and the efficient administration of justice;

(3) To distribute the moneys coming into the fund in such manner and subject to such terms and limitations as the board, in its discretion, shall determine will best meet the purpose of this chapter in promoting the alternative resolution of disputes and the efficient administration of justice;

(4) To contract for the investment, pooling, and expenditure of funds;

(4) To contract for the investment, pooling, and expenditure of funds;

(5) To adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to manage such fund and provide for such programs;

(5) To adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to manage such fund and provide for such programs;

(6) To keep records of all its meetings and proceedings; and

(6) To keep records of all its meetings and proceedings; and

(7) To exercise all other powers necessary for the proper administration of the funding mechanism provided for in this chapter.

(7) To exercise all other powers necessary for the proper administration of the funding mechanism provided for in this chapter.

(b) In addition to the powers and duties listed in subsection (a) of this Code section, the board is authorized in its discretion to create a nonprofit corporation for the purpose of administering an alternative dispute resolution program and soliciting funding for such a program from any lawful source. The trustees or directors of any such nonprofit corporation shall be appointed by the board for terms not to exceed three years.

(b) In addition to the powers and duties listed in subsection (a) of this Code section, the board is authorized in its discretion to create a nonprofit corporation for the purpose of administering an alternative dispute resolution program and soliciting funding for such a program from any lawful source. The trustees or directors of any such nonprofit corporation shall be appointed by the board for terms not to exceed three years.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-170 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-170
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-170
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as “Joshua's Law.”
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-82 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-82
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-82
Status: in_force

(a) The probate court shall be held at the place prescribed for the superior court or in the office of the judge of the probate court in each county, by the judge thereof, on the first Monday in January, April, July, and October and shall continue in session from day to day as the business of the court may require. If the first Monday in a given term should happen to fall on a legal holiday, the probate courts throughout this state shall convene on the following day.

(a) The probate court shall be held at the place prescribed for the superior court or in the office of the judge of the probate court in each county, by the judge thereof, on the first Monday in January, April, July, and October and shall continue in session from day to day as the business of the court may require. If the first Monday in a given term should happen to fall on a legal holiday, the probate courts throughout this state shall convene on the following day.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to restrict the judge of the probate court from having the authority to engage in any judicial act which he or she is lawfully entitled to perform, regardless of where the judge is located when the act is performed.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to restrict the judge of the probate court from having the authority to engage in any judicial act which he or she is lawfully entitled to perform, regardless of where the judge is located when the act is performed.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-101 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-101
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-101
Status: in_force

(a) If necessary, the investigator of a report of child abuse and neglect may apply to the court for certain medical examinations and evaluations of a child or other children in the household.

(a) If necessary, the investigator of a report of child abuse and neglect may apply to the court for certain medical examinations and evaluations of a child or other children in the household.

(b) Upon a showing of probable cause in an affidavit executed by the applicant, the court may order a physical examination and evaluation of a child or other children in the household by a physician. Such order may be granted ex parte.

(b) Upon a showing of probable cause in an affidavit executed by the applicant, the court may order a physical examination and evaluation of a child or other children in the household by a physician. Such order may be granted ex parte.

(c) Upon a showing of probable cause in an affidavit executed by the applicant and after a hearing, the court may order a psychological or psychiatric examination and evaluation of a child or other children in the household by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other licensed mental health professional.

(c) Upon a showing of probable cause in an affidavit executed by the applicant and after a hearing, the court may order a psychological or psychiatric examination and evaluation of a child or other children in the household by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other licensed mental health professional.

(d) Upon a showing of probable cause in an affidavit executed by the applicant and after a hearing, the court may order a forensic examination and evaluation of a child or other children in the household by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other licensed mental health professional.

(d) Upon a showing of probable cause in an affidavit executed by the applicant and after a hearing, the court may order a forensic examination and evaluation of a child or other children in the household by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other licensed mental health professional.

(e) Upon a showing of probable cause in an affidavit executed by the applicant and after a hearing, the court may order a physical, psychological, or psychiatric examination of a child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian.

(e) Upon a showing of probable cause in an affidavit executed by the applicant and after a hearing, the court may order a physical, psychological, or psychiatric examination of a child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-28 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-28
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-28
Status: in_force

(a) The chief judge of each judicial circuit is authorized to employ either one law assistant or one court administrator for the circuit. Each judicial circuit is authorized to employ additional law assistants and administrators subject to availability of funds.

(a) The chief judge of each judicial circuit is authorized to employ either one law assistant or one court administrator for the circuit. Each judicial circuit is authorized to employ additional law assistants and administrators subject to availability of funds.

(b) The chief judge of a judicial circuit wherein there is located an institution of the state designated by the Department of Corrections for carrying out the death sentence is authorized to employ a law assistant whose primary duty shall be to assist the court in handling appeals made by individuals awaiting execution.

(b) The chief judge of a judicial circuit wherein there is located an institution of the state designated by the Department of Corrections for carrying out the death sentence is authorized to employ a law assistant whose primary duty shall be to assist the court in handling appeals made by individuals awaiting execution.

(c) All personnel actions involving law assistants and court administrators employed pursuant to this Code section shall be in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-6-27 .

(c) All personnel actions involving law assistants and court administrators employed pursuant to this Code section shall be in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-6-27 .

(d) Funds for salaries, expenses, and other remuneration for law assistants and court administrators employed pursuant to this Code section shall be paid from state funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the superior courts.

(d) Funds for salaries, expenses, and other remuneration for law assistants and court administrators employed pursuant to this Code section shall be paid from state funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the superior courts.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-54 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-54
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-54
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section or unless the court orders otherwise, a filing with the court that contains a social security number, taxpayer identification number, financial account number, or birth date shall include only: (1) The last four digits of a social security number; (2) The last four digits of a taxpayer identification number; (3) The last four digits of a financial account number; and (4) The year of an individual's birth.

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section or unless the court orders otherwise, a filing with the court that contains a social security number, taxpayer identification number, financial account number, or birth date shall include only:

(1) The last four digits of a social security number;

(1) The last four digits of a social security number;

(2) The last four digits of a taxpayer identification number;

(2) The last four digits of a taxpayer identification number;

(3) The last four digits of a financial account number; and

(3) The last four digits of a financial account number; and

(4) The year of an individual's birth.

(4) The year of an individual's birth.

(b) A summons of garnishment that is filed with the court shall only include the last four digits of the defendant's social security number, taxpayer identification number, or financial account number; provided, however, that the plaintiff shall provide the defendant's full social security number, taxpayer identification number, or financial account number, if reasonably available to the plaintiff, on the copies of the summons of garnishment served on the garnishee and defendant.

(b) A summons of garnishment that is filed with the court shall only include the last four digits of the defendant's social security number, taxpayer identification number, or financial account number; provided, however, that the plaintiff shall provide the defendant's full social security number, taxpayer identification number, or financial account number, if reasonably available to the plaintiff, on the copies of the summons of garnishment served on the garnishee and defendant.

(c) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to the following: (1) The official record of an administrative or agency proceeding; (2) The official record of a court or tribunal in another case or proceeding; and (3) A filing made under seal as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section.

(c) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to the following:

(1) The official record of an administrative or agency proceeding;

(1) The official record of an administrative or agency proceeding;

(2) The official record of a court or tribunal in another case or proceeding; and

(2) The official record of a court or tribunal in another case or proceeding; and

(3) A filing made under seal as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section.

(3) A filing made under seal as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section.

(d) The court may order that a filing be made under seal without redaction. The court may later unseal the filing or order the filer to file a redacted version for the public record. A filer may petition the court to file an unredacted filing under seal. The court shall retain all filings made under seal as part of the record.

(d) The court may order that a filing be made under seal without redaction. The court may later unseal the filing or order the filer to file a redacted version for the public record. A filer may petition the court to file an unredacted filing under seal. The court shall retain all filings made under seal as part of the record.

(e) An inadvertent failure to redact information which is required to be redacted shall be a curable defect and shall not preclude a document from being filed with the court. The court may order an unredacted filing be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record.

(e) An inadvertent failure to redact information which is required to be redacted shall be a curable defect and shall not preclude a document from being filed with the court. The court may order an unredacted filing be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record.

(f) For good cause, the court may: (1) Order a filing which contains additional personal or confidential information, other than the information required to be redacted pursuant to this Code section, be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record; and (2) Limit or prohibit a nonparty's remote electronic access to a document filed with the court.

(f) For good cause, the court may:

(1) Order a filing which contains additional personal or confidential information, other than the information required to be redacted pursuant to this Code section, be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record; and

(1) Order a filing which contains additional personal or confidential information, other than the information required to be redacted pursuant to this Code section, be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record; and

(2) Limit or prohibit a nonparty's remote electronic access to a document filed with the court.

(2) Limit or prohibit a nonparty's remote electronic access to a document filed with the court.

(g) A filing that contains redacted information may be filed together with a reference list that identifies each item of redacted information and specifies an appropriate identifier that uniquely corresponds to each item listed. Such reference list shall be filed under seal and may be amended as of right. Any reference in a civil action to a listed identifier shall be construed to refer to the corresponding item of information.

(g) A filing that contains redacted information may be filed together with a reference list that identifies each item of redacted information and specifies an appropriate identifier that uniquely corresponds to each item listed. Such reference list shall be filed under seal and may be amended as of right. Any reference in a civil action to a listed identifier shall be construed to refer to the corresponding item of information.

(h) A filer waives the protections provided by subsection (a) of this Code section to the extent that he or she makes his or her own filing without redaction and not under seal.

(h) A filer waives the protections provided by subsection (a) of this Code section to the extent that he or she makes his or her own filing without redaction and not under seal.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-62 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-62
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-62
Status: in_force

(a) Prosecutions for violations of county ordinances shall be upon citation as provided in Code Section 15-10-63 or upon accusation by the county attorney or such other attorney as the county governing authority may designate. Prosecutions for violations of ordinances of state authorities shall be upon citation as provided in Code Section 15-10-63 or upon accusation by such attorney as the state authority may designate. Such attorney shall be the prosecuting attorney in cases tried upon accusation.

(a) Prosecutions for violations of county ordinances shall be upon citation as provided in Code Section 15-10-63 or upon accusation by the county attorney or such other attorney as the county governing authority may designate. Prosecutions for violations of ordinances of state authorities shall be upon citation as provided in Code Section 15-10-63 or upon accusation by such attorney as the state authority may designate. Such attorney shall be the prosecuting attorney in cases tried upon accusation.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, citations for or accusations of violations of ordinances shall be personally served upon the person accused. Each accusation or citation shall state the time and place at which the accused is to appear for trial. The accused shall not be arrested prior to the time of trial, except for the offenses of public drunkenness or disorderly conduct and except that ordinances of state authorities may provide for immediate arrest; provided, however, that the accused may be arrested prior to the time of trial for the violation of a county ordinance relating to loitering; and provided, further, that except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, any accused who fails to appear for trial shall thereafter be arrested on the warrant of the magistrate and required to post a bond for his or her future appearance.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, citations for or accusations of violations of ordinances shall be personally served upon the person accused. Each accusation or citation shall state the time and place at which the accused is to appear for trial. The accused shall not be arrested prior to the time of trial, except for the offenses of public drunkenness or disorderly conduct and except that ordinances of state authorities may provide for immediate arrest; provided, however, that the accused may be arrested prior to the time of trial for the violation of a county ordinance relating to loitering; and provided, further, that except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, any accused who fails to appear for trial shall thereafter be arrested on the warrant of the magistrate and required to post a bond for his or her future appearance.

(c)(1) When provided by local law, a citation for or accusation of a violation of an ordinance concerning the condition of real property may be served by: (A) Posting a copy of it on the door of the premises where the alleged violation occurred; (B) Mailing a copy of it by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the owner of such premises at the address of record maintained by the applicable tax commissioner. The certificate of mailing to the accused shall constitute prima-facie evidence of compliance with this subparagraph; and (C) Filing a copy of it with the clerk of magistrate court. (2) Service under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not be authorized until there has been at least one attempt at personal service on the accused at the address of record of the accused as maintained by the applicable tax commissioner or of the accused's registered agent as maintained by the Secretary of State, provided that such attempt at personal service shall only be required if the accused resides or has a registered agent in this state. (3) When service is perfected as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection and the accused fails to appear for trial, an in rem judgment and lien against the real property shall be the exclusive penalty.

(c)(1) When provided by local law, a citation for or accusation of a violation of an ordinance concerning the condition of real property may be served by: (A) Posting a copy of it on the door of the premises where the alleged violation occurred; (B) Mailing a copy of it by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the owner of such premises at the address of record maintained by the applicable tax commissioner. The certificate of mailing to the accused shall constitute prima-facie evidence of compliance with this subparagraph; and (C) Filing a copy of it with the clerk of magistrate court.

(c)(1) When provided by local law, a citation for or accusation of a violation of an ordinance concerning the condition of real property may be served by:

(A) Posting a copy of it on the door of the premises where the alleged violation occurred;

(A) Posting a copy of it on the door of the premises where the alleged violation occurred;

(B) Mailing a copy of it by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the owner of such premises at the address of record maintained by the applicable tax commissioner. The certificate of mailing to the accused shall constitute prima-facie evidence of compliance with this subparagraph; and

(B) Mailing a copy of it by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the owner of such premises at the address of record maintained by the applicable tax commissioner. The certificate of mailing to the accused shall constitute prima-facie evidence of compliance with this subparagraph; and

(C) Filing a copy of it with the clerk of magistrate court.

(C) Filing a copy of it with the clerk of magistrate court.

(2) Service under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not be authorized until there has been at least one attempt at personal service on the accused at the address of record of the accused as maintained by the applicable tax commissioner or of the accused's registered agent as maintained by the Secretary of State, provided that such attempt at personal service shall only be required if the accused resides or has a registered agent in this state.

(2) Service under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not be authorized until there has been at least one attempt at personal service on the accused at the address of record of the accused as maintained by the applicable tax commissioner or of the accused's registered agent as maintained by the Secretary of State, provided that such attempt at personal service shall only be required if the accused resides or has a registered agent in this state.

(3) When service is perfected as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection and the accused fails to appear for trial, an in rem judgment and lien against the real property shall be the exclusive penalty.

(3) When service is perfected as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection and the accused fails to appear for trial, an in rem judgment and lien against the real property shall be the exclusive penalty.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-25 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-25
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-25
Status: in_force

(a) All magistrates shall periodically satisfactorily complete a training course as provided in Article 8 of this chapter. All senior magistrates shall periodically satisfactorily complete a training course as provided in Code Section 15-10-223 .

(a) All magistrates shall periodically satisfactorily complete a training course as provided in Article 8 of this chapter. All senior magistrates shall periodically satisfactorily complete a training course as provided in Code Section 15-10-223 .

(b) The Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council shall keep records of training completed by magistrates and senior magistrates.

(b) The Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council shall keep records of training completed by magistrates and senior magistrates.

(c) Subject to the provision of Code Section 15-10-24 , if any magistrate or senior magistrate does not satisfactorily complete the required training in any year, the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council shall promptly notify the Judicial Qualifications Commission which shall recommend removal of the magistrate from office unless the Judicial Qualifications Commission finds that the failure was caused by facts beyond the control of the magistrate or senior magistrate.

(c) Subject to the provision of Code Section 15-10-24 , if any magistrate or senior magistrate does not satisfactorily complete the required training in any year, the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council shall promptly notify the Judicial Qualifications Commission which shall recommend removal of the magistrate from office unless the Judicial Qualifications Commission finds that the failure was caused by facts beyond the control of the magistrate or senior magistrate.

(d) The reasonable costs and expenses of such training shall be paid by the county governing authority from county funds.

(d) The reasonable costs and expenses of such training shall be paid by the county governing authority from county funds.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-35 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-35
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-35
Status: in_force

In all cases of final judgments of the juvenile court, appeals shall be taken to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court in the same manner as appeals from the superior court. However, no such judgment or order shall be superseded or modified except in the discretion of the trial court; rather, the judgment or order of the court shall stand until reversed or modified by the reviewing court. The appeal of an order granting a petition to terminate parental rights shall stay an adoption proceeding related to the child who is the subject of such order until such order becomes final by the conclusion of appellate proceedings or the expiration of the time for seeking such review. Except for proceedings in connection with an adoption, the court shall continue to conduct hearings and issue orders in accordance with this chapter while an appeal in a case is pending.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-20 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-20
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-20
Status: in_force

The judges of the superior courts may, in their discretion, hold special terms of court in any county within their respective circuits when the business requires it to close the dockets and may, in the exercise of a sound discretion, cause new juries to be drawn for the same or may order the juries drawn for the regular term to give their attendance upon such special terms. The judges are authorized to hold special terms of court for the trial of criminal cases or for the disposition of civil business, or both, in any county of their circuits, at their discretion, and either to compel the attendance of grand or trial jurors of a previous term or to draw new jurors, according to law.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-151 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-151
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-151
Status: in_force

(a) If a child was removed from his or her home, a petition alleging dependency shall be filed within five days of the preliminary protective hearing.

(a) If a child was removed from his or her home, a petition alleging dependency shall be filed within five days of the preliminary protective hearing.

(b) If a child was not removed from his or her home or if a child was removed from his or her home but was released from protective custody at the preliminary protective hearing, a petition alleging dependency shall be filed within 30 days of the preliminary protective hearing.

(b) If a child was not removed from his or her home or if a child was removed from his or her home but was released from protective custody at the preliminary protective hearing, a petition alleging dependency shall be filed within 30 days of the preliminary protective hearing.

(c) Upon a showing of good cause and notice to all parties, the court may grant a requested extension of time for filing a petition alleging dependency in accordance with the best interests of the child. The court shall issue a written order reciting the facts justifying the extension.

(c) Upon a showing of good cause and notice to all parties, the court may grant a requested extension of time for filing a petition alleging dependency in accordance with the best interests of the child. The court shall issue a written order reciting the facts justifying the extension.

(d) If a petition alleging dependency is not filed within the required time frame, the complaint shall be dismissed without prejudice.

(d) If a petition alleging dependency is not filed within the required time frame, the complaint shall be dismissed without prejudice.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-28 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-28
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-28
Status: in_force

(a) No admission, confession, or incriminating information obtained from a child in the course of any screening that is undertaken in conjunction with proceedings under this chapter, including but not limited to court ordered screenings, shall be admitted into evidence in any adjudication hearing in which a child is accused under this chapter. Such admission, confession, or incriminating information may be considered by the court at disposition.

(a) No admission, confession, or incriminating information obtained from a child in the course of any screening that is undertaken in conjunction with proceedings under this chapter, including but not limited to court ordered screenings, shall be admitted into evidence in any adjudication hearing in which a child is accused under this chapter. Such admission, confession, or incriminating information may be considered by the court at disposition.

(b) No admission, confession, or incriminating information obtained from a child in the course of any assessment or evaluation, or any treatment that is undertaken in conjunction with proceedings under this chapter, including but not limited to court ordered detention or risk assessments and evaluations, shall be admitted into evidence against such child, except as rebuttal or impeachment evidence, or used as a basis for such evidence in any future adjudication hearing or criminal proceeding in which such child is accused. Such admission, confession, or incriminating information may be considered by the court at disposition.

(b) No admission, confession, or incriminating information obtained from a child in the course of any assessment or evaluation, or any treatment that is undertaken in conjunction with proceedings under this chapter, including but not limited to court ordered detention or risk assessments and evaluations, shall be admitted into evidence against such child, except as rebuttal or impeachment evidence, or used as a basis for such evidence in any future adjudication hearing or criminal proceeding in which such child is accused. Such admission, confession, or incriminating information may be considered by the court at disposition.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-89 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-89
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-89
Status: in_force

In addition to the minimum salary provided in Code Section 15-6-88 or any other salary provided by any applicable general or local law, each clerk of superior court of any county who also serves as clerk of a state court, court classified as a municipal court but funded through appropriations of the county governing authority, juvenile court, or civil court under any applicable general or local law of this state or who performs duties pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-1.1 shall receive for his or her services in such other court a salary of not less than $385.90 per month, to be paid from the funds of the county. In the event any such court for which a clerk of superior court is serving as clerk is abolished, the clerk of superior court shall not be entitled to any salary heretofore received for service in such court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-304 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-304
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-304
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this Code section, hearings to terminate parental rights shall be conducted in accordance with Title 24. Testimony or other evidence relevant to determining whether a statutory ground for termination of parental rights exists may not be excluded on any ground of privilege, except in the case of:

(1) Communications between a party and his or her attorney; and

(1) Communications between a party and his or her attorney; and

(2) Confessions or communications between a priest, rabbi, or duly ordained minister or similar functionary and his or her confidential communicant.

(2) Confessions or communications between a priest, rabbi, or duly ordained minister or similar functionary and his or her confidential communicant.
O.C.G.A. § 15-14-23 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 14 / Section 15-14-23
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-14-23
Status: in_force

The Judicial Council of Georgia, as created by Article 2 of Chapter 5 of this title, is declared to be an agency of the judicial branch of the state government for the purpose of defining and regulating the practice of court reporting in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-26 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-7-26
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-7-26
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a state court judges' council to be known as “The Council of State Court Judges of Georgia.” The council shall be composed of the judges, senior judges, and judges emeriti of the state courts of this state. The council is authorized to organize itself and to develop a constitution and bylaws.

(a) There is created a state court judges' council to be known as “The Council of State Court Judges of Georgia.” The council shall be composed of the judges, senior judges, and judges emeriti of the state courts of this state. The council is authorized to organize itself and to develop a constitution and bylaws.

(b) It shall be the purpose of The Council of State Court Judges of Georgia to effectuate the constitutional and statutory responsibilities conferred upon it by law and to further the improvement of the state courts, the quality and expertise of the judges thereof, and the administration of justice.

(b) It shall be the purpose of The Council of State Court Judges of Georgia to effectuate the constitutional and statutory responsibilities conferred upon it by law and to further the improvement of the state courts, the quality and expertise of the judges thereof, and the administration of justice.

(c) Expenses of the administration of the council shall be paid from state funds appropriated for that purpose, from federal funds available to the council for that purpose, or from other appropriate sources.

(c) Expenses of the administration of the council shall be paid from state funds appropriated for that purpose, from federal funds available to the council for that purpose, or from other appropriate sources.

(d) The Judicial Council of Georgia and its Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide technical services to the council and shall assist the council's composition in complying with all its legal requirements. Such requirements shall include, but shall not be limited to, the transmission of criminal history data not inconsistent with the uniform standards promulgated pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection (h) of Code Section 15-5-24.1 .

(d) The Judicial Council of Georgia and its Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide technical services to the council and shall assist the council's composition in complying with all its legal requirements. Such requirements shall include, but shall not be limited to, the transmission of criminal history data not inconsistent with the uniform standards promulgated pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection (h) of Code Section 15-5-24.1 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-12 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-12
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-12
Status: in_force

Attorneys are prohibited from collecting any note or other contract in writing given as a fee in any case in which they have failed to attend to in person or by some competent attorney from the time of employment until the rendition of judgment. Any such note or written contract shall be null and void unless the attorney holding it was, by contract, released from the duty of attending to the case for which it was given. The transfer of such note or obligation subjects an attorney to forfeit and pay to the person from whom the same was taken double the amount thereof, recoverable in any court having jurisdiction of the same, unless the person is saved harmless against all fees, costs, and other necessary expenses on account thereof.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-490 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-490
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-490
Status: in_force

(a) A proceeding under this article may be commenced: (1) In the county in which an allegedly delinquent child legally resides; or (2) In any county in which the alleged delinquent acts occurred.

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

(1) In the county in which an allegedly delinquent child legally resides; or

(1) In the county in which an allegedly delinquent child legally resides; or

(2) In any county in which the alleged delinquent acts occurred.

(2) In any county in which the alleged delinquent acts occurred.

(b) If the adjudicating court finds that a nonresident child has committed a delinquent act, the adjudicating court may retain jurisdiction over the disposition of a nonresident child or may transfer the proceeding to the county of such child's residence for disposition. Like transfer may be made if the residence of such child changes pending the proceeding.

(b) If the adjudicating court finds that a nonresident child has committed a delinquent act, the adjudicating court may retain jurisdiction over the disposition of a nonresident child or may transfer the proceeding to the county of such child's residence for disposition. Like transfer may be made if the residence of such child changes pending the proceeding.

(c) If the adjudicating court retains jurisdiction, prior to making any order for disposition of a nonresident child, the adjudicating court shall communicate to the court of the county of such child's residence the fact that such child has been adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act. Such communication shall state the date upon which the adjudicating court plans to enter an order for disposition of such nonresident child and shall request any information or recommendations relevant to the disposition of such nonresident child. Any such recommendation shall be considered by but shall not be binding upon the adjudicating court in making its order for disposition.

(c) If the adjudicating court retains jurisdiction, prior to making any order for disposition of a nonresident child, the adjudicating court shall communicate to the court of the county of such child's residence the fact that such child has been adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act. Such communication shall state the date upon which the adjudicating court plans to enter an order for disposition of such nonresident child and shall request any information or recommendations relevant to the disposition of such nonresident child. Any such recommendation shall be considered by but shall not be binding upon the adjudicating court in making its order for disposition.

(d) When any case is transferred, certified copies of all documents and records pertaining to the case on file with the clerk of the court shall accompany the transfer order. Compliance with this subsection shall terminate jurisdiction in the transferring court and initiate jurisdiction in the receiving court.

(d) When any case is transferred, certified copies of all documents and records pertaining to the case on file with the clerk of the court shall accompany the transfer order. Compliance with this subsection shall terminate jurisdiction in the transferring court and initiate jurisdiction in the receiving court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-78 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-78
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-78
Status: in_force

Grand juries shall carefully inspect the sanitary condition of the jails of their respective counties at each regular inspection provided for in Code Section 15-12-71 and in their general presentments shall make such recommendations to the county governing authorities as may be necessary to provide for the proper heating and ventilation of the jails, which recommendations the county governing authorities shall strictly enforce. The grand juries shall also make such presentments as to the general sanitary condition of the jails and the treatment of the inmates as the facts may justify.
O.C.G.A. § 15-23-7 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 23 / Section 15-23-7
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-23-7
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of providing court-connected or court-referred alternative dispute resolution programs, a sum not to exceed $10.00, in addition to all other legal costs, may be charged and collected in each civil action or case filed in the superior, state, probate, and magistrate courts and other courts within the county that have the same powers and jurisdiction as state or magistrate courts.

(a) For the purposes of providing court-connected or court-referred alternative dispute resolution programs, a sum not to exceed $10.00, in addition to all other legal costs, may be charged and collected in each civil action or case filed in the superior, state, probate, and magistrate courts and other courts within the county that have the same powers and jurisdiction as state or magistrate courts.

(b) A case, within the meaning of this Code section, shall mean and be construed as any matter which is docketed upon the official dockets of the enumerated courts and to which a number is assigned, whether such matter is contested or not.

(b) A case, within the meaning of this Code section, shall mean and be construed as any matter which is docketed upon the official dockets of the enumerated courts and to which a number is assigned, whether such matter is contested or not.

(c) The amount, if any, to be collected in each case shall be fixed in an amount not to exceed the applicable amount set out in subsection (a) of this Code section by the chief judge of the superior court or, if there is no chief judge, by the superior court judge with the longest service, who shall, after advising and notifying the chairperson of the county governing authority, order the clerk to collect said fees and remit them to the treasurer of the county fund for the administration of alternative dispute resolution programs. No such additional costs shall be charged and collected unless the chief judge of the superior court or such chief judge's designee, or if there is no chief judge, the superior court judge with the longest service or such judge's designee first determines that a need exists for an alternative dispute resolution program in one or more of the courts within the county. The chief judge of the superior court or the designee of the chief judge or, if there is no chief judge, the superior court judge with the longest service or the designee of such judge may propose, as to a given court, the collection of an amount exceeding $7.00, but in no event to exceed the applicable amount set out in subsection (a) of this Code section; provided, however, that approval of the board member representing the affected court is necessary before imposition upon litigants of that court of costs authorized by this chapter exceeding $7.00.

(c) The amount, if any, to be collected in each case shall be fixed in an amount not to exceed the applicable amount set out in subsection (a) of this Code section by the chief judge of the superior court or, if there is no chief judge, by the superior court judge with the longest service, who shall, after advising and notifying the chairperson of the county governing authority, order the clerk to collect said fees and remit them to the treasurer of the county fund for the administration of alternative dispute resolution programs. No such additional costs shall be charged and collected unless the chief judge of the superior court or such chief judge's designee, or if there is no chief judge, the superior court judge with the longest service or such judge's designee first determines that a need exists for an alternative dispute resolution program in one or more of the courts within the county. The chief judge of the superior court or the designee of the chief judge or, if there is no chief judge, the superior court judge with the longest service or the designee of such judge may propose, as to a given court, the collection of an amount exceeding $7.00, but in no event to exceed the applicable amount set out in subsection (a) of this Code section; provided, however, that approval of the board member representing the affected court is necessary before imposition upon litigants of that court of costs authorized by this chapter exceeding $7.00.

(d) The clerk of each and every such court in such counties shall collect such fees and remit the same to the treasurer of the board of the county in which the case was brought, on the first day of each month. No change in the amount collected pursuant to this Code section may be made within a period of 12 months from the date of a previous change.

(d) The clerk of each and every such court in such counties shall collect such fees and remit the same to the treasurer of the board of the county in which the case was brought, on the first day of each month. No change in the amount collected pursuant to this Code section may be made within a period of 12 months from the date of a previous change.

(e) Juvenile court supervision fees collected pursuant to Code Section 15-11-37 may be used for mediation services provided by court programs pursuant to this chapter.

(e) Juvenile court supervision fees collected pursuant to Code Section 15-11-37 may be used for mediation services provided by court programs pursuant to this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 15-1-23 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-1-23
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-1-23
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “accountability court” has the same meaning as in Code Section 15-1-18 .

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “accountability court” has the same meaning as in Code Section 15-1-18 .

(b) Subject to appropriations, the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall establish a grant program for the provision of funds to accountability courts that serve the mental health and co-occurring substance use disorder population to facilitate the implementation of trauma-informed treatment.

(b) Subject to appropriations, the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall establish a grant program for the provision of funds to accountability courts that serve the mental health and co-occurring substance use disorder population to facilitate the implementation of trauma-informed treatment.

(c) The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall designate an employee to provide technical assistance to accountability courts. Such technical assistance shall include, but not be limited to, assistance interpreting data analysis reports to better identify and serve the mental health population.

(c) The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall designate an employee to provide technical assistance to accountability courts. Such technical assistance shall include, but not be limited to, assistance interpreting data analysis reports to better identify and serve the mental health population.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-658 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-658
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-658
Status: in_force

(a) If the court initially finds that a child is unrestorably incompetent to proceed, the court shall dismiss the petition, appoint a plan manager, and order that procedures for a comprehensive services plan be initiated under Article 5 of this chapter. When appropriate, the court may: (1) Order that a child be referred for civil commitment pursuant to Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 37. Such proceedings shall be instituted not less than 60 days prior to the dismissal of the delinquency or a child in need of services petition; or (2) Order that referral be made for appropriate adult services if a child has reached the age of 18 years at the time of the competency determination.

(a) If the court initially finds that a child is unrestorably incompetent to proceed, the court shall dismiss the petition, appoint a plan manager, and order that procedures for a comprehensive services plan be initiated under Article 5 of this chapter. When appropriate, the court may:

(1) Order that a child be referred for civil commitment pursuant to Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 37. Such proceedings shall be instituted not less than 60 days prior to the dismissal of the delinquency or a child in need of services petition; or

(1) Order that a child be referred for civil commitment pursuant to Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 37. Such proceedings shall be instituted not less than 60 days prior to the dismissal of the delinquency or a child in need of services petition; or

(2) Order that referral be made for appropriate adult services if a child has reached the age of 18 years at the time of the competency determination.

(2) Order that referral be made for appropriate adult services if a child has reached the age of 18 years at the time of the competency determination.

(b) If at any time after a child is ordered to undergo competency remediation services DBHDD or a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist opines that a child is likely to remain incompetent to proceed for the foreseeable future, DBHDD or the licensed psychologist or psychiatrist shall submit a report to the court so stating.

(b) If at any time after a child is ordered to undergo competency remediation services DBHDD or a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist opines that a child is likely to remain incompetent to proceed for the foreseeable future, DBHDD or the licensed psychologist or psychiatrist shall submit a report to the court so stating.

(c) Upon receipt of the report specified in subsection (b) of this Code section, the court shall make a competency determination and shall dismiss the delinquency petition, appoint a plan manager, and order that procedures for a comprehensive services plan be initiated under Article 5 of this chapter. When appropriate, the court may: (1) Order that a child be referred for civil commitment pursuant to Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 37. Such proceedings shall be instituted not less than 60 days prior to the dismissal of the delinquency or child in need of services petition; or (2) Order that referral be made for appropriate adult services if a child has reached the age of 18 years at the time of the competency determination.

(c) Upon receipt of the report specified in subsection (b) of this Code section, the court shall make a competency determination and shall dismiss the delinquency petition, appoint a plan manager, and order that procedures for a comprehensive services plan be initiated under Article 5 of this chapter. When appropriate, the court may:

(1) Order that a child be referred for civil commitment pursuant to Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 37. Such proceedings shall be instituted not less than 60 days prior to the dismissal of the delinquency or child in need of services petition; or

(1) Order that a child be referred for civil commitment pursuant to Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 37. Such proceedings shall be instituted not less than 60 days prior to the dismissal of the delinquency or child in need of services petition; or

(2) Order that referral be made for appropriate adult services if a child has reached the age of 18 years at the time of the competency determination.

(2) Order that referral be made for appropriate adult services if a child has reached the age of 18 years at the time of the competency determination.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-67 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-67
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-67
Status: in_force

(a) A county juvenile probation officer or DJJ staff member serving as a juvenile probation officer or community supervision officer, as appropriate: (1) Shall make investigations, reports, and recommendations to the court as directed by this chapter; (2) Shall supervise and assist a child placed on probation or under the protective supervision or care of such officer by order of the court or other authority of law; (3) May, unless otherwise ordered by the court, determine if a child should be placed on unsupervised probation and, if so, place a child on unsupervised probation; (4) Shall make appropriate referrals to other private or public agencies of the community if such assistance appears to be needed or desirable; (5) May take into custody and detain a child who is under the supervision or care of such officer if such officer has reasonable cause to believe that such child's health or safety or that of another is in imminent danger or that such child may abscond or be removed from the jurisdiction of the court, or when so ordered by the court pursuant to this chapter; (6) May not conduct accusatory proceedings against a child who is or may be under such officer's care or supervision; (7) Shall perform all other functions designated by this chapter or by order of the court pursuant to this chapter. Any of the functions specified in this Code section may be performed in another state if authorized by the court located in this state and permitted by the laws of the other state; and (8) Other laws to the contrary notwithstanding, no such 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 county juvenile probation officer or DJJ staff member serving as a juvenile probation officer or community supervision officer, as appropriate:

(1) Shall make investigations, reports, and recommendations to the court as directed by this chapter;

(1) Shall make investigations, reports, and recommendations to the court as directed by this chapter;

(2) Shall supervise and assist a child placed on probation or under the protective supervision or care of such officer by order of the court or other authority of law;

(2) Shall supervise and assist a child placed on probation or under the protective supervision or care of such officer by order of the court or other authority of law;

(3) May, unless otherwise ordered by the court, determine if a child should be placed on unsupervised probation and, if so, place a child on unsupervised probation;

(3) May, unless otherwise ordered by the court, determine if a child should be placed on unsupervised probation and, if so, place a child on unsupervised probation;

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

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

(5) May take into custody and detain a child who is under the supervision or care of such officer if such officer has reasonable cause to believe that such child's health or safety or that of another is in imminent danger or that such child may abscond or be removed from the jurisdiction of the court, or when so ordered by the court pursuant to this chapter;

(5) May take into custody and detain a child who is under the supervision or care of such officer if such officer has reasonable cause to believe that such child's health or safety or that of another is in imminent danger or that such child may abscond or be removed from the jurisdiction of the court, or when so ordered by the court pursuant to this chapter;

(6) May not conduct accusatory proceedings against a child who is or may be under such officer's care or supervision;

(6) May not conduct accusatory proceedings against a child who is or may be under such officer's care or supervision;

(7) Shall perform all other functions designated by this chapter or by order of the court pursuant to this chapter. Any of the functions specified in this Code section may be performed in another state if authorized by the court located in this state and permitted by the laws of the other state; and

(7) Shall perform all other functions designated by this chapter or by order of the court pursuant to this chapter. Any of the functions specified in this Code section may be performed in another state if authorized by the court located in this state and permitted by the laws of the other state; and

(8) Other laws to the contrary notwithstanding, no such 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.

(8) Other laws to the contrary notwithstanding, no such 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 probation officers and the Department of Community Supervision shall maintain sole authority over the duties and responsibilities of all of such department's staff serving as community supervision officers.

(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 probation officers and the Department of Community Supervision shall maintain sole authority over the duties and responsibilities of all of such department's staff serving as community supervision officers.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-155 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-155
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-155
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 magistrate 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 magistrate court in existence on that date.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-390 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-390
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-390
Status: in_force

(a) A complaint alleging a child is a child in need of services may be made by any person, including a law enforcement officer, who has knowledge of the facts alleged or is informed and believes that such facts are true. A prosecuting attorney may file a complaint alleging a child is in need of services or intervene in such matter to represent the interest of the state as parens patriae.

(a) A complaint alleging a child is a child in need of services may be made by any person, including a law enforcement officer, who has knowledge of the facts alleged or is informed and believes that such facts are true. A prosecuting attorney may file a complaint alleging a child is in need of services or intervene in such matter to represent the interest of the state as parens patriae.

(b) The complaint shall set forth plainly and with particularity: (1) The name, date of birth, and residence address of the child alleged to be a child in need of services; (2) The facts alleging why the court has jurisdiction of the complaint; (3) The reasons why the complaint is in the best interests of the child and the public; (4) The names and residence addresses of the parent, guardian, or legal custodian, any other family members, or any other individuals living within such child's home; (5) The name of any public institution or agency having the responsibility or ability to supply services alleged to be needed by such child; and (6) Whether any of the matters required by this subsection are unknown.

(b) The complaint shall set forth plainly and with particularity:

(1) The name, date of birth, and residence address of the child alleged to be a child in need of services;

(1) The name, date of birth, and residence address of the child alleged to be a child in need of services;

(2) The facts alleging why the court has jurisdiction of the complaint;

(2) The facts alleging why the court has jurisdiction of the complaint;

(3) The reasons why the complaint is in the best interests of the child and the public;

(3) The reasons why the complaint is in the best interests of the child and the public;

(4) The names and residence addresses of the parent, guardian, or legal custodian, any other family members, or any other individuals living within such child's home;

(4) The names and residence addresses of the parent, guardian, or legal custodian, any other family members, or any other individuals living within such child's home;

(5) The name of any public institution or agency having the responsibility or ability to supply services alleged to be needed by such child; and

(5) The name of any public institution or agency having the responsibility or ability to supply services alleged to be needed by such child; and

(6) Whether any of the matters required by this subsection are unknown.

(6) Whether any of the matters required by this subsection are unknown.

(c) When a school official is filing a complaint alleging a child is a child in need of services, information shall be included which shows that: (1) The legally liable school district has sought to resolve the expressed problem through available educational approaches; and (2) The school district has sought to engage the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of such child in solving the problem but such person has been unwilling or unable to do so, that the problem remains, and that court intervention is needed.

(c) When a school official is filing a complaint alleging a child is a child in need of services, information shall be included which shows that:

(1) The legally liable school district has sought to resolve the expressed problem through available educational approaches; and

(1) The legally liable school district has sought to resolve the expressed problem through available educational approaches; and

(2) The school district has sought to engage the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of such child in solving the problem but such person has been unwilling or unable to do so, that the problem remains, and that court intervention is needed.

(2) The school district has sought to engage the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of such child in solving the problem but such person has been unwilling or unable to do so, that the problem remains, and that court intervention is needed.

(d) When a school official is filing a complaint alleging a child is a child in need of services involving a child who is eligible or suspected to be eligible for services under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, information shall be included which demonstrates that the legally liable school district: (1) Has determined that such child is eligible or suspected to be eligible under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and (2) Has reviewed for appropriateness such child's current Individualized Education Program (IEP) and placement and has made modifications where appropriate.

(d) When a school official is filing a complaint alleging a child is a child in need of services involving a child who is eligible or suspected to be eligible for services under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, information shall be included which demonstrates that the legally liable school district:

(1) Has determined that such child is eligible or suspected to be eligible under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and

(1) Has determined that such child is eligible or suspected to be eligible under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and

(2) Has reviewed for appropriateness such child's current Individualized Education Program (IEP) and placement and has made modifications where appropriate.

(2) Has reviewed for appropriateness such child's current Individualized Education Program (IEP) and placement and has made modifications where appropriate.

(e) The juvenile court intake officer shall be responsible for receiving complaints alleging that a child is a child in need of services.

(e) The juvenile court intake officer shall be responsible for receiving complaints alleging that a child is a child in need of services.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-30-9 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-30-9
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-30.9
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other jurisdiction vested in the probate courts, such courts shall have the right and power to hear cases of violations of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 and to impose: (1) Civil penalties for such violations, other than euthanasia; and (2) Criminal penalties for such violations as provided by Code Section 4-8-32 .

(a) In addition to any other jurisdiction vested in the probate courts, such courts shall have the right and power to hear cases of violations of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 and to impose:

(1) Civil penalties for such violations, other than euthanasia; and

(1) Civil penalties for such violations, other than euthanasia; and

(2) Criminal penalties for such violations as provided by Code Section 4-8-32 .

(2) Criminal penalties for such violations as provided by Code Section 4-8-32 .

(b) An appeal from a decision by an animal control board or local board of health pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 4-8-23 shall lie in probate court. No appeal shall be heard in probate court until costs which have accrued in the tribunal below have been paid, unless the appellant files with the probate court or with the tribunal appealed from an affidavit stating that because of indigence he or she is unable to pay the costs on appeal. In all cases, no appeal shall be dismissed in the probate court because of nonpayment of the costs below until the appellant has been directed by the court to do so and has failed to comply with the court's direction.

(b) An appeal from a decision by an animal control board or local board of health pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 4-8-23 shall lie in probate court. No appeal shall be heard in probate court until costs which have accrued in the tribunal below have been paid, unless the appellant files with the probate court or with the tribunal appealed from an affidavit stating that because of indigence he or she is unable to pay the costs on appeal. In all cases, no appeal shall be dismissed in the probate court because of nonpayment of the costs below until the appellant has been directed by the court to do so and has failed to comply with the court's direction.

(c) Filing of the notice of appeal and payment of costs or filing of an affidavit as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section shall act as supersedeas, and it shall not be necessary that a supersedeas bond be filed; provided, however, that the probate court upon motion may at any time require that supersedeas bond with good security be given in such amount as the court may deem necessary unless the appellant files with the court an affidavit stating that because of indigence he or she is unable to give bond.

(c) Filing of the notice of appeal and payment of costs or filing of an affidavit as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section shall act as supersedeas, and it shall not be necessary that a supersedeas bond be filed; provided, however, that the probate court upon motion may at any time require that supersedeas bond with good security be given in such amount as the court may deem necessary unless the appellant files with the court an affidavit stating that because of indigence he or she is unable to give bond.
O.C.G.A. § 15-3-7 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-3-7
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-3-7
Status: in_force

All fees coming to the clerk of the Court of Appeals shall be the property of the state and the same shall be paid into the state treasury.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-120 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-120
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-120
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Civil case ” means those civil matters: (A) Over which the judge of the probate court exercises judicial powers; (B) Within the original, exclusive, or general subject matter jurisdiction of the probate court; and (C) Which, if not for this article and Code Section 5-6-33 , could be appealed to superior court for a de novo investigation with the right to a jury trial under Code Sections 5-3-4 and 5-3-5 .

(1) “ Civil case ” means those civil matters:

(A) Over which the judge of the probate court exercises judicial powers;

(A) Over which the judge of the probate court exercises judicial powers;

(B) Within the original, exclusive, or general subject matter jurisdiction of the probate court; and

(B) Within the original, exclusive, or general subject matter jurisdiction of the probate court; and

(C) Which, if not for this article and Code Section 5-6-33 , could be appealed to superior court for a de novo investigation with the right to a jury trial under Code Sections 5-3-4 and 5-3-5 .

(C) Which, if not for this article and Code Section 5-6-33 , could be appealed to superior court for a de novo investigation with the right to a jury trial under Code Sections 5-3-4 and 5-3-5 .

(2) “ Probate court ” means a probate court of a county having a population of more than 90,000 persons according to the United States decennial census of 2010 or any future such census in which the judge thereof has been admitted to the practice of law for at least seven years.

(2) “ Probate court ” means a probate court of a county having a population of more than 90,000 persons according to the United States decennial census of 2010 or any future such census in which the judge thereof has been admitted to the practice of law for at least seven years.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-141 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-141
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-141
Status: in_force

The governing authority of each county shall provide facilities for the impaneling of juries and for their deliberations. Jury deliberation rooms shall ensure the privacy of the jurors and include space, furnishings, and facilities conducive to reaching a fair verdict. The deliberation rooms shall be safe and secure. To the extent feasible, juror facilities shall be arranged to minimize contact between jurors and parties, counsel, and the public. While the jury is deliberating, the presiding judge may direct them to be furnished with such food and nonalcoholic beverages as the judge shall think proper.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-150 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-150
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-150
Status: in_force

The governing authority of any county may contract with the governing authority of any municipality within the county for the county to furnish municipal court services to the municipality as authorized by this article; and the governing authorities of municipalities are likewise authorized to enter into such contracts with county governing authorities.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-30-8 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-30-8
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-30.8
Status: in_force

In addition to any other jurisdiction vested in the probate courts, such courts shall have the right and power to hear cases of violations of Chapter 7 of Title 40 and to impose civil penalties for such violations as provided by Code Section 40-7-6 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-71 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-71
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-71
Status: in_force

This article is enacted in part pursuant to the authority of Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, subparagraph (d) of the Constitution of Georgia, which provision authorizes additional penalty assessments in criminal and traffic cases and provides that the proceeds derived therefrom may be used for the purpose of providing training to law enforcement officers and prosecuting officials.
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-150 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-9-150
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-9-150
Status: in_force

(a) In any county in which there is no state court, the judge of the probate court may request the district attorney of the circuit in which the court is located to prosecute criminal cases subject to the jurisdiction of such probate court as set forth in Article 2 of this chapter and Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40. The district attorney may designate one or more members of his or her staff to handle such cases in the probate court. The district attorney and any members of his or her staff who prosecute criminal cases in the probate court may be compensated in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the county.

(a) In any county in which there is no state court, the judge of the probate court may request the district attorney of the circuit in which the court is located to prosecute criminal cases subject to the jurisdiction of such probate court as set forth in Article 2 of this chapter and Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40. The district attorney may designate one or more members of his or her staff to handle such cases in the probate court. The district attorney and any members of his or her staff who prosecute criminal cases in the probate court may be compensated in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the county.

(b) If for any reason the district attorney is unable to assist the probate court, he or she shall notify the probate court in writing, and the governing authority of the county, in its discretion, shall be authorized to create by ordinance or resolution the office of prosecuting attorney of the probate court, and the governing authority shall have the authority to hire the prosecuting attorney, who shall have the authority to prosecute criminal cases subject to the jurisdiction of such probate court as set forth in Article 2 of this chapter and Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40. A copy of the resolution or ordinance creating the office of prosecuting attorney of the probate court shall be provided to the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia.

(b) If for any reason the district attorney is unable to assist the probate court, he or she shall notify the probate court in writing, and the governing authority of the county, in its discretion, shall be authorized to create by ordinance or resolution the office of prosecuting attorney of the probate court, and the governing authority shall have the authority to hire the prosecuting attorney, who shall have the authority to prosecute criminal cases subject to the jurisdiction of such probate court as set forth in Article 2 of this chapter and Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40. A copy of the resolution or ordinance creating the office of prosecuting attorney of the probate court shall be provided to the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia.

(c) It shall be the duty of the probate court clerk to notify the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia of the name of any person appointed to be the prosecuting attorney of a probate court within 30 days of such appointment.

(c) It shall be the duty of the probate court clerk to notify the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia of the name of any person appointed to be the prosecuting attorney of a probate court within 30 days of such appointment.

(d) Unless otherwise provided by local law, the prosecuting attorney of the probate court shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of such county.

(d) Unless otherwise provided by local law, the prosecuting attorney of the probate court shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of such county.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-543 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-543
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-543
Status: in_force

(a) Upon written request by a prosecuting attorney stating the time, date, and place at which the alleged delinquent act was committed, a child shall serve upon the prosecuting attorney a written notice of his or her intention to offer a defense of alibi.

(a) Upon written request by a prosecuting attorney stating the time, date, and place at which the alleged delinquent act was committed, a child shall serve upon the prosecuting attorney a written notice of his or her intention to offer a defense of alibi.

(b) A notice to offer an alibi defense shall state the specific place or places at which a child claims to have been at the time of the alleged delinquent act and the names, addresses, dates of birth, and telephone numbers of the witnesses, if known to the child, upon whom such child intends to rely to establish his or her alibi, unless previously supplied.

(b) A notice to offer an alibi defense shall state the specific place or places at which a child claims to have been at the time of the alleged delinquent act and the names, addresses, dates of birth, and telephone numbers of the witnesses, if known to the child, upon whom such child intends to rely to establish his or her alibi, unless previously supplied.

(c) A request for alibi evidence shall be complied with promptly and not later than 48 hours prior to the adjudication hearing, except when later compliance is made necessary by the timing of the request. If the request for alibi evidence is made fewer than 48 hours prior to the adjudication hearing, the alibi evidence shall be produced in a timely manner.

(c) A request for alibi evidence shall be complied with promptly and not later than 48 hours prior to the adjudication hearing, except when later compliance is made necessary by the timing of the request. If the request for alibi evidence is made fewer than 48 hours prior to the adjudication hearing, the alibi evidence shall be produced in a timely manner.

(d) If a child withdraws his or her notice of intention to rely upon an alibi defense, the notice and intention to rely upon an alibi defense shall not be admissible; provided, however, that a prosecuting attorney may offer any other evidence regarding alibi.

(d) If a child withdraws his or her notice of intention to rely upon an alibi defense, the notice and intention to rely upon an alibi defense shall not be admissible; provided, however, that a prosecuting attorney may offer any other evidence regarding alibi.

(e) A prosecuting attorney shall serve upon a child a written notice stating the names, addresses, dates of birth, and telephone numbers of the witnesses, if known to the state, upon whom the state intends to rely to rebut such child's evidence of alibi, unless previously supplied.

(e) A prosecuting attorney shall serve upon a child a written notice stating the names, addresses, dates of birth, and telephone numbers of the witnesses, if known to the state, upon whom the state intends to rely to rebut such child's evidence of alibi, unless previously supplied.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-450 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-450
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-450
Status: in_force

(a) After determining, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 of this chapter, that a child alleged to be a child in need of services in a petition under this article or who has been alleged to have committed a delinquent act is unrestorably incompetent to proceed and the court orders that procedures for a comprehensive services plan be initiated, the court shall appoint a plan manager, if one has not already been appointed, to direct the development of a comprehensive services plan for such child.

(a) After determining, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 of this chapter, that a child alleged to be a child in need of services in a petition under this article or who has been alleged to have committed a delinquent act is unrestorably incompetent to proceed and the court orders that procedures for a comprehensive services plan be initiated, the court shall appoint a plan manager, if one has not already been appointed, to direct the development of a comprehensive services plan for such child.

(b) The plan manager shall convene all relevant parties to develop a comprehensive services plan. A plan manager shall request that the following persons attend such meeting: (1) The parent, guardian, or legal custodian of such child; (2) Such child's attorney; (3) The person who filed the petition alleging that a child is in need of services or committed a delinquent act; (4) Such child's guardian ad litem, if any; (5) Mental health or developmental disabilities representatives; (6) Such child's caseworker; (7) A representative from such child's school; and (8) Any family member of such child who has shown an interest and involvement in such child's well-being.

(b) The plan manager shall convene all relevant parties to develop a comprehensive services plan. A plan manager shall request that the following persons attend such meeting:

(1) The parent, guardian, or legal custodian of such child;

(1) The parent, guardian, or legal custodian of such child;

(2) Such child's attorney;

(2) Such child's attorney;

(3) The person who filed the petition alleging that a child is in need of services or committed a delinquent act;

(3) The person who filed the petition alleging that a child is in need of services or committed a delinquent act;

(4) Such child's guardian ad litem, if any;

(4) Such child's guardian ad litem, if any;

(5) Mental health or developmental disabilities representatives;

(5) Mental health or developmental disabilities representatives;

(6) Such child's caseworker;

(6) Such child's caseworker;

(7) A representative from such child's school; and

(7) A representative from such child's school; and

(8) Any family member of such child who has shown an interest and involvement in such child's well-being.

(8) Any family member of such child who has shown an interest and involvement in such child's well-being.

(c) A plan manager may request that other relevant persons attend a comprehensive services plan meeting, including but not limited to the following: (1) A representative from the Department of Public Health; (2) A DFCS caseworker; (3) A prosecuting attorney; (4) Representatives of the public and private resources to be utilized in the plan; and (5) Other persons who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the child.

(c) A plan manager may request that other relevant persons attend a comprehensive services plan meeting, including but not limited to the following:

(1) A representative from the Department of Public Health;

(1) A representative from the Department of Public Health;

(2) A DFCS caseworker;

(2) A DFCS caseworker;

(3) A prosecuting attorney;

(3) A prosecuting attorney;

(4) Representatives of the public and private resources to be utilized in the plan; and

(4) Representatives of the public and private resources to be utilized in the plan; and

(5) Other persons who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the child.

(5) Other persons who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the child.

(d) A plan manager shall be responsible for collecting all previous histories of such child, including, but not limited to, previous evaluations, assessments, and school records, and for making such histories available for consideration by the persons at the comprehensive services plan meeting.

(d) A plan manager shall be responsible for collecting all previous histories of such child, including, but not limited to, previous evaluations, assessments, and school records, and for making such histories available for consideration by the persons at the comprehensive services plan meeting.

(e) Unless a time extension is granted by the court, a plan manager shall submit the comprehensive services plan to the court within 30 days of the entry of the court's disposition order for a child adjudicated to be unrestorably incompetent to proceed under Article 7 of this chapter. The plan shall include the following: (1) An outline of the specific provisions for supervision of such child for protection of the community and such child; (2) An outline of a plan designed to provide treatment, habilitation, support, or supervision services for a child in the least restrictive environment; (3) If such child's evaluation recommends inpatient treatment, certification by such plan manager that such child is mentally ill or developmentally disabled and meets the requirements for civil commitment pursuant to Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 37 and that all other appropriate community based treatment options have been exhausted; and (4) Identification of all parties responsible for each element of the plan, including such child, agency representatives, and other persons.

(e) Unless a time extension is granted by the court, a plan manager shall submit the comprehensive services plan to the court within 30 days of the entry of the court's disposition order for a child adjudicated to be unrestorably incompetent to proceed under Article 7 of this chapter. The plan shall include the following:

(1) An outline of the specific provisions for supervision of such child for protection of the community and such child;

(1) An outline of the specific provisions for supervision of such child for protection of the community and such child;

(2) An outline of a plan designed to provide treatment, habilitation, support, or supervision services for a child in the least restrictive environment;

(2) An outline of a plan designed to provide treatment, habilitation, support, or supervision services for a child in the least restrictive environment;

(3) If such child's evaluation recommends inpatient treatment, certification by such plan manager that such child is mentally ill or developmentally disabled and meets the requirements for civil commitment pursuant to Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 37 and that all other appropriate community based treatment options have been exhausted; and

(3) If such child's evaluation recommends inpatient treatment, certification by such plan manager that such child is mentally ill or developmentally disabled and meets the requirements for civil commitment pursuant to Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 37 and that all other appropriate community based treatment options have been exhausted; and

(4) Identification of all parties responsible for each element of the plan, including such child, agency representatives, and other persons.

(4) Identification of all parties responsible for each element of the plan, including such child, agency representatives, and other persons.

(f) A plan manager shall also be responsible for: (1) Convening a meeting of all parties and representatives of all agencies prior to the comprehensive services plan hearing and review hearings; (2) Identifying to the court any person who should provide testimony at the comprehensive services plan hearing; and (3) Monitoring the comprehensive services plan, presenting to the court amendments to the plan as needed, and presenting evidence to the court for the reapproval of the plan at subsequent review hearings.

(f) A plan manager shall also be responsible for:

(1) Convening a meeting of all parties and representatives of all agencies prior to the comprehensive services plan hearing and review hearings;

(1) Convening a meeting of all parties and representatives of all agencies prior to the comprehensive services plan hearing and review hearings;

(2) Identifying to the court any person who should provide testimony at the comprehensive services plan hearing; and

(2) Identifying to the court any person who should provide testimony at the comprehensive services plan hearing; and

(3) Monitoring the comprehensive services plan, presenting to the court amendments to the plan as needed, and presenting evidence to the court for the reapproval of the plan at subsequent review hearings.

(3) Monitoring the comprehensive services plan, presenting to the court amendments to the plan as needed, and presenting evidence to the court for the reapproval of the plan at subsequent review hearings.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-53 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-53
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-53
Status: in_force

(a) In any county in which a chief deputy clerk has been appointed pursuant to Code Section 15-6-59 , the chief deputy clerk shall become the clerk of superior court if the clerk of superior court dies, resigns, is removed from office pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 45-2-1 , or otherwise vacates office. The chief deputy clerk shall hold office for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor, provided that more than two years of the clerk's term of office have expired at the time the clerk vacates office. If more than two years of the clerk's term of office have not expired at the time the clerk vacates office, a special election shall be held, as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-540 , at least 120 days but no later than 365 days after the date the vacancy occurred. The person elected on such date shall hold office for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor. The returns of the election shall be made to the Governor, who shall immediately commission the person elected clerk.

(a) In any county in which a chief deputy clerk has been appointed pursuant to Code Section 15-6-59 , the chief deputy clerk shall become the clerk of superior court if the clerk of superior court dies, resigns, is removed from office pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 45-2-1 , or otherwise vacates office. The chief deputy clerk shall hold office for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor, provided that more than two years of the clerk's term of office have expired at the time the clerk vacates office. If more than two years of the clerk's term of office have not expired at the time the clerk vacates office, a special election shall be held, as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-540 , at least 120 days but no later than 365 days after the date the vacancy occurred. The person elected on such date shall hold office for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor. The returns of the election shall be made to the Governor, who shall immediately commission the person elected clerk.

(b)(1) In any county in which a chief deputy clerk has not been appointed pursuant to Code Section 15-6-59 , the probate judge shall immediately appoint a qualified person to serve as the interim clerk of superior court when the clerk vacates office for any reason. Such interim clerk shall serve in such capacity until the vacancy is filled pursuant to the provisions of this subsection; provided, however, that the interim clerk shall not serve more than one year. Any act done by the interim clerk during such period that the clerk could have done shall be valid. (2) When a vacancy is filled pursuant to paragraph (1) of this Code section and it is more than six months from the date when the clerk vacated office until the next general election is held, the election superintendent for the county shall call a special election to fill the vacancy, as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-540 , and such official shall give notice in one or more of the public newspapers of the county, if any, at the courthouse, and at three or more of the most public places of the county at least 30 days prior to the date of election. Such special election shall be held at least 120 days but no later than 365 days after the date the vacancy occurred. The person elected on such date shall hold office for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor. The returns of the election shall be made to the Governor, who shall immediately commission the person elected clerk.

(b)(1) In any county in which a chief deputy clerk has not been appointed pursuant to Code Section 15-6-59 , the probate judge shall immediately appoint a qualified person to serve as the interim clerk of superior court when the clerk vacates office for any reason. Such interim clerk shall serve in such capacity until the vacancy is filled pursuant to the provisions of this subsection; provided, however, that the interim clerk shall not serve more than one year. Any act done by the interim clerk during such period that the clerk could have done shall be valid.

(b)(1) In any county in which a chief deputy clerk has not been appointed pursuant to Code Section 15-6-59 , the probate judge shall immediately appoint a qualified person to serve as the interim clerk of superior court when the clerk vacates office for any reason. Such interim clerk shall serve in such capacity until the vacancy is filled pursuant to the provisions of this subsection; provided, however, that the interim clerk shall not serve more than one year. Any act done by the interim clerk during such period that the clerk could have done shall be valid.

(2) When a vacancy is filled pursuant to paragraph (1) of this Code section and it is more than six months from the date when the clerk vacated office until the next general election is held, the election superintendent for the county shall call a special election to fill the vacancy, as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-540 , and such official shall give notice in one or more of the public newspapers of the county, if any, at the courthouse, and at three or more of the most public places of the county at least 30 days prior to the date of election. Such special election shall be held at least 120 days but no later than 365 days after the date the vacancy occurred. The person elected on such date shall hold office for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor. The returns of the election shall be made to the Governor, who shall immediately commission the person elected clerk.

(2) When a vacancy is filled pursuant to paragraph (1) of this Code section and it is more than six months from the date when the clerk vacated office until the next general election is held, the election superintendent for the county shall call a special election to fill the vacancy, as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-540 , and such official shall give notice in one or more of the public newspapers of the county, if any, at the courthouse, and at three or more of the most public places of the county at least 30 days prior to the date of election. Such special election shall be held at least 120 days but no later than 365 days after the date the vacancy occurred. The person elected on such date shall hold office for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor. The returns of the election shall be made to the Governor, who shall immediately commission the person elected clerk.
O.C.G.A. § 15-5-60 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-5-60
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5-60
Status: in_force

The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia shall be authorized to provide for or contract for administrative functions, services, and equipment necessary for the fulfillment of the responsibilities of the superior courts with funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the superior courts of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-165 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-165
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-165
Status: in_force

Every person accused of a felony may peremptorily challenge nine of the jurors impaneled to try him or her. The state shall be allowed the same number of peremptory challenges allowed to the accused; provided, however, that in any case in which the state announces its intention to seek the death penalty, the accused may peremptorily challenge 15 jurors and the state shall be allowed the same number of peremptory challenges.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-130-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-130-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-130.1
Status: in_force

(a) On and after July 1, 2012, in any county of this state where there is located any court or courts having county-wide jurisdiction concurrent with the superior courts of this state to try any, all, or any type of case not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts of this state, any prospective trial juror chosen and summoned for service in the trial of civil and criminal cases in the superior court of such county shall be legally competent and qualified to serve as a prospective juror in any such other court or courts located in the county for the same period of time as he or she is competent and qualified to serve as a prospective trial juror in the superior court of the county.

(a) On and after July 1, 2012, in any county of this state where there is located any court or courts having county-wide jurisdiction concurrent with the superior courts of this state to try any, all, or any type of case not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts of this state, any prospective trial juror chosen and summoned for service in the trial of civil and criminal cases in the superior court of such county shall be legally competent and qualified to serve as a prospective juror in any such other court or courts located in the county for the same period of time as he or she is competent and qualified to serve as a prospective trial juror in the superior court of the county.

(b) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall be applicable only if an order is entered by the judges of the affected courts identifying the courts in which prospective jurors may serve.

(b) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall be applicable only if an order is entered by the judges of the affected courts identifying the courts in which prospective jurors may serve.
O.C.G.A. § 15-14-35 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 14 / Section 15-14-35
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-14-35
Status: in_force

On the verified complaint of any person or by motion of the board that any person, firm, or corporation has violated any provision of this article, the board, with the consent of the Judicial Council, may file a complaint seeking equitable relief in its own name in the superior court of any county in this state having jurisdiction of the parties, alleging the facts and praying for a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction or permanent injunction against such person, firm, or corporation, restraining them from violating this article. Upon proof thereof, the court shall issue the restraining order, temporary injunction, or permanent injunction without requiring allegation or proof that the board has no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided for in this Code section shall be in addition to any other remedy which the board has and shall be in addition to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-66 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-66
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-66
Status: in_force

The county attorney or another attorney designated by the county governing authority may act as prosecuting attorney for violations of county ordinances; and any attorney designated by the affected state authority may act as prosecuting attorney for violation of state authority ordinances.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21a-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21A / Section 15-21a-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21A-1
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that over the years, at various times, there have been enacted into the law and Constitution of this state numerous provisions relating to court costs, fees, and criminal penalty and bond surcharges for various stated purposes and that additional costs, fees, and surcharges may be added in the future. Because of the seriatim nature of these enactments, little or no consideration has been given to the interaction of the enacting provisions. There exists a lack of fiscal data concerning such fees. State law has in some cases provided insufficient guidance for local officials with respect to the priority and manner of distribution of such costs, fees, and surcharges. There exists a need for a centralized agency to act as the collecting and remitting agent for such costs, fees, and surcharges in order to provide for uniform practices and fiscal accountability with respect to such collection and remittance.

(a) The General Assembly finds that over the years, at various times, there have been enacted into the law and Constitution of this state numerous provisions relating to court costs, fees, and criminal penalty and bond surcharges for various stated purposes and that additional costs, fees, and surcharges may be added in the future. Because of the seriatim nature of these enactments, little or no consideration has been given to the interaction of the enacting provisions. There exists a lack of fiscal data concerning such fees. State law has in some cases provided insufficient guidance for local officials with respect to the priority and manner of distribution of such costs, fees, and surcharges. There exists a need for a centralized agency to act as the collecting and remitting agent for such costs, fees, and surcharges in order to provide for uniform practices and fiscal accountability with respect to such collection and remittance.

(b) It is the intent of this chapter to meet the needs identified in subsection (a) of this Code section and to provide for certain new fees and surcharges in order that funds may be made available for appropriation and may be appropriated for purposes of indigent defense.

(b) It is the intent of this chapter to meet the needs identified in subsection (a) of this Code section and to provide for certain new fees and surcharges in order that funds may be made available for appropriation and may be appropriated for purposes of indigent defense.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-46 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-46
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-46
Status: in_force

(a) When the judgment is to be rendered and the party against whom it is to be entered requests it, the judge shall inquire fully into the earnings and financial status of such party and shall have full discretionary power to stay the entry of judgment, to stay execution, and to order partial payments in such amounts, over such periods, and upon such terms as seem just under the circumstances and as will assure a definite and steady reduction of the judgment until it is fully and completely satisfied.

(a) When the judgment is to be rendered and the party against whom it is to be entered requests it, the judge shall inquire fully into the earnings and financial status of such party and shall have full discretionary power to stay the entry of judgment, to stay execution, and to order partial payments in such amounts, over such periods, and upon such terms as seem just under the circumstances and as will assure a definite and steady reduction of the judgment until it is fully and completely satisfied.

(b) The judge of the magistrate court shall not be obligated to collect such deferred partial payments on judgments so rendered but, if the plaintiff so requests, he may do so at the expense of the plaintiff for clerical and accounting costs incurred thereby, not to exceed 10 percent of each payment.

(b) The judge of the magistrate court shall not be obligated to collect such deferred partial payments on judgments so rendered but, if the plaintiff so requests, he may do so at the expense of the plaintiff for clerical and accounting costs incurred thereby, not to exceed 10 percent of each payment.
O.C.G.A. § 15-2-24 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-2-24
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-2-24
Status: in_force

The Justices of the Supreme Court are authorized to fix the annual compensation of the officers and employees of the court, provided that the total salaries and expenses of the court shall be within the amount of money available for such purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-62 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-62
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-62
Status: in_force

Except as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 15-18-60 , each solicitor-general of the state court must:

(1) Upon taking office, permanently reside within the judicial circuit containing the geographic area in which such person shall serve;

(1) Upon taking office, permanently reside within the judicial circuit containing the geographic area in which such person shall serve;

(2) Be at least 25 years of age; and

(2) Be at least 25 years of age; and

(3) Have been admitted and licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia for at least three years.

(3) Have been admitted and licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia for at least three years.
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-3 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-7-3
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-7-3
Status: in_force

This chapter shall apply to and govern all state courts; and, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, in all cases in which there is a conflict between this chapter and the local law creating the state court, this chapter shall take priority and shall be controlling.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-123 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-123
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-123
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, in all civil actions in the state courts, each party may only demand a panel of 12 competent and impartial jurors from which to select a jury. When one or more of the regular panel of trial jurors is absent or for any reason is disqualified, the presiding judge, at the request of counsel for either party, shall cause the panel to be filled by additional competent and impartial jurors to the number of 12 before requiring the parties or their counsel to strike a jury.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, in all civil actions in the state courts, each party may only demand a panel of 12 competent and impartial jurors from which to select a jury. When one or more of the regular panel of trial jurors is absent or for any reason is disqualified, the presiding judge, at the request of counsel for either party, shall cause the panel to be filled by additional competent and impartial jurors to the number of 12 before requiring the parties or their counsel to strike a jury.

(b) In all civil actions in the state courts in which a jury of 12 is demanded, the judge shall follow the procedures for superior courts as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-122 .

(b) In all civil actions in the state courts in which a jury of 12 is demanded, the judge shall follow the procedures for superior courts as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-122 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-14 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-19-14
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-19-14
Status: in_force

(a) Attorneys at law shall have a lien on all papers and money of their clients in their possession for services rendered to them. They may retain the papers until the claims are satisfied and may apply the money to the satisfaction of the claims.

(a) Attorneys at law shall have a lien on all papers and money of their clients in their possession for services rendered to them. They may retain the papers until the claims are satisfied and may apply the money to the satisfaction of the claims.

(b) Upon actions, judgments, and decrees for money, attorneys at law shall have a lien superior to all liens except tax liens; and no person shall be at liberty to satisfy such an action, judgment, or decree until the lien or claim of the attorney for his fees is fully satisfied. Attorneys at law shall have the same right and power over the actions, judgments, and decrees to enforce their liens as their clients had or may have for the amount due thereon to them.

(b) Upon actions, judgments, and decrees for money, attorneys at law shall have a lien superior to all liens except tax liens; and no person shall be at liberty to satisfy such an action, judgment, or decree until the lien or claim of the attorney for his fees is fully satisfied. Attorneys at law shall have the same right and power over the actions, judgments, and decrees to enforce their liens as their clients had or may have for the amount due thereon to them.

(c) Upon all actions for the recovery of real or personal property and upon all judgments or decrees for the recovery of the same, attorneys at law shall have a lien for their fees on the property recovered superior to all liens except liens for taxes, which may be enforced by mortgage and foreclosure by the attorneys at law or their lawful representatives as liens on personal property and real estate are enforced. The property recovered shall remain subject to the liens unless transferred to bona fide purchasers without notice.

(c) Upon all actions for the recovery of real or personal property and upon all judgments or decrees for the recovery of the same, attorneys at law shall have a lien for their fees on the property recovered superior to all liens except liens for taxes, which may be enforced by mortgage and foreclosure by the attorneys at law or their lawful representatives as liens on personal property and real estate are enforced. The property recovered shall remain subject to the liens unless transferred to bona fide purchasers without notice.

(d) If an attorney at law files his assertion claiming a lien on property recovered in an action instituted by him, within 30 days after a recovery of the same, his lien shall bind all persons.

(d) If an attorney at law files his assertion claiming a lien on property recovered in an action instituted by him, within 30 days after a recovery of the same, his lien shall bind all persons.

(e) The same liens and modes of enforcement thereof which are allowed to attorneys at law who are employed to bring an action for any property, upon the property recovered, shall be equally allowed to attorneys at law employed and serving in defense against such actions in case the defense is successful.

(e) The same liens and modes of enforcement thereof which are allowed to attorneys at law who are employed to bring an action for any property, upon the property recovered, shall be equally allowed to attorneys at law employed and serving in defense against such actions in case the defense is successful.

(f) This Code section shall not affect the rights of attorneys under Code Section 15-19-13 and decisions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals thereon.

(f) This Code section shall not affect the rights of attorneys under Code Section 15-19-13 and decisions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals thereon.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-521 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-521
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-521
Status: in_force

(a) If a child is in detention prior to adjudication, a petition alleging delinquency shall be filed not later than 72 hours after the detention hearing. If no petition alleging delinquency is filed within the applicable time, such child shall be released from detention and the complaint shall be dismissed without prejudice. Such petition may be refiled as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section within the statute of limitations.

(a) If a child is in detention prior to adjudication, a petition alleging delinquency shall be filed not later than 72 hours after the detention hearing. If no petition alleging delinquency is filed within the applicable time, such child shall be released from detention and the complaint shall be dismissed without prejudice. Such petition may be refiled as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section within the statute of limitations.

(b) If a child is not in detention prior to adjudication, a petition alleging delinquency shall be filed within 30 days of the filing of the complaint alleging violation of a criminal law or within 30 days of such child's release pursuant to a determination that detention is not warranted. Upon a showing of good cause and notice to all parties, the court may grant an extension of time for filing a petition alleging delinquency. The court shall issue a written order reciting the facts justifying any extension.

(b) If a child is not in detention prior to adjudication, a petition alleging delinquency shall be filed within 30 days of the filing of the complaint alleging violation of a criminal law or within 30 days of such child's release pursuant to a determination that detention is not warranted. Upon a showing of good cause and notice to all parties, the court may grant an extension of time for filing a petition alleging delinquency. The court shall issue a written order reciting the facts justifying any extension.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-146 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-146
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-146
Status: in_force

The commission may recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly changes in state programs, statutes, policies, budgets, and standards relating to the care and rehabilitation of persons with brain or spinal cord injuries, improve coordination among state agencies that provide care and rehabilitative services, and improve the condition of citizens who are in need of rehabilitative services.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-260 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-260
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-260
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this article is: (1) To protect a child who has been adjudicated as a dependent child from his or her parent who is unwilling or unable to provide safety and care adequate to meet such child's physical, emotional, and mental health needs by providing a judicial process for the termination of all parental rights and responsibilities; (2) To eliminate the need for a child who has been adjudicated as a dependent child to wait unreasonable periods of time for his or her parent to correct the conditions which prevent his or her return to the family; (3) To ensure that the continuing needs of a child who has been alleged or adjudged to be a dependent child for proper physical, mental, and emotional growth and development are the decisive considerations in all proceedings; (4) To ensure that the constitutional rights of all parties are recognized and enforced in all proceedings conducted pursuant to this article while ensuring that the fundamental needs of a child are not subjugated to the interests of others; and (5) To encourage stability in the life of a child who has been adjudicated as a dependent child and has been removed from his or her home by ensuring that all proceedings are conducted expeditiously to avoid delays in resolving the status of the parent and in achieving permanency for such child.

(a) The purpose of this article is:

(1) To protect a child who has been adjudicated as a dependent child from his or her parent who is unwilling or unable to provide safety and care adequate to meet such child's physical, emotional, and mental health needs by providing a judicial process for the termination of all parental rights and responsibilities;

(1) To protect a child who has been adjudicated as a dependent child from his or her parent who is unwilling or unable to provide safety and care adequate to meet such child's physical, emotional, and mental health needs by providing a judicial process for the termination of all parental rights and responsibilities;

(2) To eliminate the need for a child who has been adjudicated as a dependent child to wait unreasonable periods of time for his or her parent to correct the conditions which prevent his or her return to the family;

(2) To eliminate the need for a child who has been adjudicated as a dependent child to wait unreasonable periods of time for his or her parent to correct the conditions which prevent his or her return to the family;

(3) To ensure that the continuing needs of a child who has been alleged or adjudged to be a dependent child for proper physical, mental, and emotional growth and development are the decisive considerations in all proceedings;

(3) To ensure that the continuing needs of a child who has been alleged or adjudged to be a dependent child for proper physical, mental, and emotional growth and development are the decisive considerations in all proceedings;

(4) To ensure that the constitutional rights of all parties are recognized and enforced in all proceedings conducted pursuant to this article while ensuring that the fundamental needs of a child are not subjugated to the interests of others; and

(4) To ensure that the constitutional rights of all parties are recognized and enforced in all proceedings conducted pursuant to this article while ensuring that the fundamental needs of a child are not subjugated to the interests of others; and

(5) To encourage stability in the life of a child who has been adjudicated as a dependent child and has been removed from his or her home by ensuring that all proceedings are conducted expeditiously to avoid delays in resolving the status of the parent and in achieving permanency for such child.

(5) To encourage stability in the life of a child who has been adjudicated as a dependent child and has been removed from his or her home by ensuring that all proceedings are conducted expeditiously to avoid delays in resolving the status of the parent and in achieving permanency for such child.

(b) Nothing in this article shall be construed as affecting the rights of a parent who is not the subject of the proceedings.

(b) Nothing in this article shall be construed as affecting the rights of a parent who is not the subject of the proceedings.
O.C.G.A. § 15-2-47 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-2-47
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-2-47
Status: in_force

Every attorney who argues or presents a case to the Supreme Court is liable to the clerk for costs except in an indigency case.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-10 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-10
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-10
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Code Section 15-11-560 , the juvenile court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over juvenile matters and shall be the sole court for initiating action:

(1) Concerning any child who: (A) Is alleged to be a delinquent child; (B) Is alleged to be a child in need of services; (C) Is alleged to be a dependent child; (D) Is alleged to be in need of treatment or commitment as a mentally ill or developmentally disabled child; (E) Has been placed under the supervision of the court or on probation to the court; provided, however, that such jurisdiction shall be for the purpose of completing, effectuating, and enforcing such supervision or a probation begun either prior to such child's seventeenth birthday if the order is entered as a disposition for an adjudication for delinquency or prior to such child's eighteenth birthday if the order is entered for an adjudication for a child in need of services; (F) Is receiving extended care youth services; provided, however, that such jurisdiction shall be for the purpose of reviewing the status of the case, determining that extended care youth services are in the best interests of such child, adopting a transition plan for such child, ensuring the provision of developmentally appropriate services and supports consistent with such plans, and determining whether reasonable efforts are being made to transition such child to independent living or another planned permanent adult living arrangement; or (G) Requires a comprehensive services plan in accordance with Code Section 15-11-658 ;

(1) Concerning any child who:

(A) Is alleged to be a delinquent child;

(A) Is alleged to be a delinquent child;

(B) Is alleged to be a child in need of services;

(B) Is alleged to be a child in need of services;

(C) Is alleged to be a dependent child;

(C) Is alleged to be a dependent child;

(D) Is alleged to be in need of treatment or commitment as a mentally ill or developmentally disabled child;

(D) Is alleged to be in need of treatment or commitment as a mentally ill or developmentally disabled child;

(E) Has been placed under the supervision of the court or on probation to the court; provided, however, that such jurisdiction shall be for the purpose of completing, effectuating, and enforcing such supervision or a probation begun either prior to such child's seventeenth birthday if the order is entered as a disposition for an adjudication for delinquency or prior to such child's eighteenth birthday if the order is entered for an adjudication for a child in need of services;

(E) Has been placed under the supervision of the court or on probation to the court; provided, however, that such jurisdiction shall be for the purpose of completing, effectuating, and enforcing such supervision or a probation begun either prior to such child's seventeenth birthday if the order is entered as a disposition for an adjudication for delinquency or prior to such child's eighteenth birthday if the order is entered for an adjudication for a child in need of services;

(F) Is receiving extended care youth services; provided, however, that such jurisdiction shall be for the purpose of reviewing the status of the case, determining that extended care youth services are in the best interests of such child, adopting a transition plan for such child, ensuring the provision of developmentally appropriate services and supports consistent with such plans, and determining whether reasonable efforts are being made to transition such child to independent living or another planned permanent adult living arrangement; or

(F) Is receiving extended care youth services; provided, however, that such jurisdiction shall be for the purpose of reviewing the status of the case, determining that extended care youth services are in the best interests of such child, adopting a transition plan for such child, ensuring the provision of developmentally appropriate services and supports consistent with such plans, and determining whether reasonable efforts are being made to transition such child to independent living or another planned permanent adult living arrangement; or

(G) Requires a comprehensive services plan in accordance with Code Section 15-11-658 ;

(G) Requires a comprehensive services plan in accordance with Code Section 15-11-658 ;

(2) Concerning any individual under the age of 17 years alleged to have committed a juvenile traffic offense as defined in Code Section 15-11-630 ; or

(2) Concerning any individual under the age of 17 years alleged to have committed a juvenile traffic offense as defined in Code Section 15-11-630 ; or

(3) Involving any proceedings: (A) For obtaining judicial consent to the marriage, employment, or enlistment in the armed services of any child if such consent is required by law; (B) For permanent guardianship brought pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of this chapter; (C) Under Chapter 4B of Title 49, the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, or any comparable law, enacted or adopted in this state; (D) For the termination of the legal parent-child relationship and the rights of the biological father who is not the legal father of the child in accordance with Article 4 of this chapter; provided, however, that such jurisdiction shall not affect the superior court's exclusive jurisdiction to terminate the legal parent-child relationship and the rights of a biological father who is not the legal father of the child as set forth in Chapters 6 through 9 of Title 19; (E) For emancipation brought pursuant to the provisions of Article 10 of this chapter; (F) Under Article 8 of this chapter, relating to prior notice to a parent, guardian, or legal custodian relative to an unemancipated minor's decision to seek an abortion; or (G) Brought by a local board of education pursuant to Code Section 20-2-766.1 , relating to court orders requiring that a parent, guardian, or legal custodian attend a conference or participate in programs or treatment to improve a student's behavior.

(3) Involving any proceedings:

(A) For obtaining judicial consent to the marriage, employment, or enlistment in the armed services of any child if such consent is required by law;

(A) For obtaining judicial consent to the marriage, employment, or enlistment in the armed services of any child if such consent is required by law;

(B) For permanent guardianship brought pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of this chapter;

(B) For permanent guardianship brought pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of this chapter;

(C) Under Chapter 4B of Title 49, the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, or any comparable law, enacted or adopted in this state;

(C) Under Chapter 4B of Title 49, the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, or any comparable law, enacted or adopted in this state;

(D) For the termination of the legal parent-child relationship and the rights of the biological father who is not the legal father of the child in accordance with Article 4 of this chapter; provided, however, that such jurisdiction shall not affect the superior court's exclusive jurisdiction to terminate the legal parent-child relationship and the rights of a biological father who is not the legal father of the child as set forth in Chapters 6 through 9 of Title 19;

(D) For the termination of the legal parent-child relationship and the rights of the biological father who is not the legal father of the child in accordance with Article 4 of this chapter; provided, however, that such jurisdiction shall not affect the superior court's exclusive jurisdiction to terminate the legal parent-child relationship and the rights of a biological father who is not the legal father of the child as set forth in Chapters 6 through 9 of Title 19;

(E) For emancipation brought pursuant to the provisions of Article 10 of this chapter;

(E) For emancipation brought pursuant to the provisions of Article 10 of this chapter;

(F) Under Article 8 of this chapter, relating to prior notice to a parent, guardian, or legal custodian relative to an unemancipated minor's decision to seek an abortion; or

(F) Under Article 8 of this chapter, relating to prior notice to a parent, guardian, or legal custodian relative to an unemancipated minor's decision to seek an abortion; or

(G) Brought by a local board of education pursuant to Code Section 20-2-766.1 , relating to court orders requiring that a parent, guardian, or legal custodian attend a conference or participate in programs or treatment to improve a student's behavior.

(G) Brought by a local board of education pursuant to Code Section 20-2-766.1 , relating to court orders requiring that a parent, guardian, or legal custodian attend a conference or participate in programs or treatment to improve a student's behavior.
O.C.G.A. § 15-18-28 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-18-28
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-18-28
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, each personnel position in the office of a district attorney, which position exists or was created or authorized on or after April 11, 1990, whether pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 15-18-14 , 15-18-14.1 , or 15-18-17 or pursuant to any general or local Act applicable to a judicial circuit or any county thereof, shall continue to exist or be authorized within such judicial circuit until otherwise provided by law.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, each personnel position in the office of a district attorney, which position exists or was created or authorized on or after April 11, 1990, whether pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 15-18-14 , 15-18-14.1 , or 15-18-17 or pursuant to any general or local Act applicable to a judicial circuit or any county thereof, shall continue to exist or be authorized within such judicial circuit until otherwise provided by law.

(b) For purposes of this subsection, a personnel position shall be each personnel position in the office of a district attorney which is continued pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, if a judicial circuit, or portion thereof, is merged with, consolidated with, or otherwise becomes a part of: (1) Only one other judicial circuit, that other judicial circuit shall have transferred to it those personnel positions for the judicial circuit, or portion thereof, which has been merged with, consolidated with, or otherwise become a part of it; or (2) More than one other judicial circuit, those other judicial circuits shall have equitably allocated to them by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia those personnel positions for the judicial circuit, or portion thereof, which has been merged with, consolidated with, or otherwise become a part of them.

(b) For purposes of this subsection, a personnel position shall be each personnel position in the office of a district attorney which is continued pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, if a judicial circuit, or portion thereof, is merged with, consolidated with, or otherwise becomes a part of:

(1) Only one other judicial circuit, that other judicial circuit shall have transferred to it those personnel positions for the judicial circuit, or portion thereof, which has been merged with, consolidated with, or otherwise become a part of it; or

(1) Only one other judicial circuit, that other judicial circuit shall have transferred to it those personnel positions for the judicial circuit, or portion thereof, which has been merged with, consolidated with, or otherwise become a part of it; or

(2) More than one other judicial circuit, those other judicial circuits shall have equitably allocated to them by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia those personnel positions for the judicial circuit, or portion thereof, which has been merged with, consolidated with, or otherwise become a part of them.

(2) More than one other judicial circuit, those other judicial circuits shall have equitably allocated to them by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia those personnel positions for the judicial circuit, or portion thereof, which has been merged with, consolidated with, or otherwise become a part of them.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-145 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-145
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-145
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall do all of the following: (1) Meet at such times and places as it shall determine necessary or convenient to perform its duties. The commission shall also meet on the call of the chairperson or the Governor; (2) Maintain minutes of its meetings; (3) Adopt rules and regulations for the transaction of its business; (4) Accept applications for disbursements of available money from the trust fund; (5) Maintain records of all expenditures of the commission, funds received as gifts and donations, and disbursements made from the trust fund; and (6) Conform to the standards and requirements prescribed by the state accounting officer pursuant to Chapter 5B of Title 50.

(a) The commission shall do all of the following:

(1) Meet at such times and places as it shall determine necessary or convenient to perform its duties. The commission shall also meet on the call of the chairperson or the Governor;

(1) Meet at such times and places as it shall determine necessary or convenient to perform its duties. The commission shall also meet on the call of the chairperson or the Governor;

(2) Maintain minutes of its meetings;

(2) Maintain minutes of its meetings;

(3) Adopt rules and regulations for the transaction of its business;

(3) Adopt rules and regulations for the transaction of its business;

(4) Accept applications for disbursements of available money from the trust fund;

(4) Accept applications for disbursements of available money from the trust fund;

(5) Maintain records of all expenditures of the commission, funds received as gifts and donations, and disbursements made from the trust fund; and

(5) Maintain records of all expenditures of the commission, funds received as gifts and donations, and disbursements made from the trust fund; and

(6) Conform to the standards and requirements prescribed by the state accounting officer pursuant to Chapter 5B of Title 50.

(6) Conform to the standards and requirements prescribed by the state accounting officer pursuant to Chapter 5B of Title 50.

(b) The commission shall utilize existing state resources and staff of participating departments whenever practicable.

(b) The commission shall utilize existing state resources and staff of participating departments whenever practicable.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-139 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-139
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-139
Status: in_force

In all criminal cases, the following oath shall be administered to the trial jury:

“You shall well and truly try the issue formed upon this bill of indictment (or accusation) between the State of Georgia and (name of accused), who is charged with (here state the crime or offense), and a true verdict give according to the evidence. So help you God.”

The judge or clerk shall administer the oath to the jurors.
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-40 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-16-40
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-16-40
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the honorary office of sheriff emeritus of the State of Georgia. Any sheriff of any county of this state who retires under honorable conditions after having attained the age of 75 years and after having served as sheriff for 45 or more years shall automatically hold the honorary office of sheriff emeritus of the State of Georgia.

(a) There is created the honorary office of sheriff emeritus of the State of Georgia. Any sheriff of any county of this state who retires under honorable conditions after having attained the age of 75 years and after having served as sheriff for 45 or more years shall automatically hold the honorary office of sheriff emeritus of the State of Georgia.

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

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

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

(c) The honorary office of sheriff emeritus of the State of Georgia shall not constitute the holding of public office or public employment for the purposes of any other law of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-209 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-209
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-209
Status: in_force

(a) By April 30 of each calendar year, each adult entertainment establishment shall pay to the commissioner of revenue a state operation assessment equal to the greater of 1 percent of the previous calendar year's gross revenue or $5,000.00. This state assessment shall be in addition to any other fees and assessments required by the county or municipality authorizing the operation of an adult entertainment business.

(a) By April 30 of each calendar year, each adult entertainment establishment shall pay to the commissioner of revenue a state operation assessment equal to the greater of 1 percent of the previous calendar year's gross revenue or $5,000.00. This state assessment shall be in addition to any other fees and assessments required by the county or municipality authorizing the operation of an adult entertainment business.

(b) The previous year's gross revenue of an adult entertainment establishment shall be determined based upon tax returns filed with the Department of Revenue. The commissioner of revenue may, by rule or regulation, require other reports or returns to be filed by an adult entertainment establishment as he or she deems appropriate.

(b) The previous year's gross revenue of an adult entertainment establishment shall be determined based upon tax returns filed with the Department of Revenue. The commissioner of revenue may, by rule or regulation, require other reports or returns to be filed by an adult entertainment establishment as he or she deems appropriate.

(c) The assessments collected pursuant to this Code section shall be remitted to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission, to be deposited into the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund.

(c) The assessments collected pursuant to this Code section shall be remitted to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission, to be deposited into the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund.

(d) The assessments imposed by this Code section shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as taxes due the state in Title 48 and appeals of such assessments shall be within the jurisdiction of the Georgia Tax Tribunal in accordance with Chapter 13A of Title 50.

(d) The assessments imposed by this Code section shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as taxes due the state in Title 48 and appeals of such assessments shall be within the jurisdiction of the Georgia Tax Tribunal in accordance with Chapter 13A of Title 50.

(e) The commissioner of revenue shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations he or she deems necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this Code section.

(e) The commissioner of revenue shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations he or she deems necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-136 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-136
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-136
Status: in_force

The council shall be vested with the following functions, powers, and responsibilities:

(1) To make all the necessary rules and regulations to carry out this article;

(1) To make all the necessary rules and regulations to carry out this article;

(2) To prescribe the minimum of training hours to be completed by each magistrate or senior magistrate on an annual basis. Not less than 12 hours nor more than 20 hours shall be required in a calendar year;

(2) To prescribe the minimum of training hours to be completed by each magistrate or senior magistrate on an annual basis. Not less than 12 hours nor more than 20 hours shall be required in a calendar year;

(3) To cooperate with and secure the cooperation of every department, agency, or instrumentality of the state government or its political subdivisions in furtherance of the purposes of this article;

(3) To cooperate with and secure the cooperation of every department, agency, or instrumentality of the state government or its political subdivisions in furtherance of the purposes of this article;

(4) To approve schools and to prescribe minimum qualifications for instructors at approved schools;

(4) To approve schools and to prescribe minimum qualifications for instructors at approved schools;

(5) To issue a certification to any magistrate judge satisfactorily complying with an approved training program established;

(5) To issue a certification to any magistrate judge satisfactorily complying with an approved training program established;

(6) To do any and all things necessary or convenient to enable it wholly and adequately to perform its duties and to exercise the power granted to it; and

(6) To do any and all things necessary or convenient to enable it wholly and adequately to perform its duties and to exercise the power granted to it; and

(7) To prescribe, by rules and regulations, the minimum requirements for curricula and standards composing the initial in-service, advanced, specialized, and continuing training courses for certification.

(7) To prescribe, by rules and regulations, the minimum requirements for curricula and standards composing the initial in-service, advanced, specialized, and continuing training courses for certification.
O.C.G.A. § 15-1-10-1 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-1-10-1
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-1-10.1
Status: in_force

(a) It is declared to be the purpose and intent of the General Assembly that certain standards be considered by the courts in determining whether to grant requests for the televising, videotaping, or motion picture filming of judicial proceedings. Such standards are intended to provide an evaluation of the impact on the public interest and the rights of the parties in open judicial proceedings, the impact upon the integrity and dignity of the court, and whether the proposed activity would contribute to the enhancement of or detract from the ends of justice.

(a) It is declared to be the purpose and intent of the General Assembly that certain standards be considered by the courts in determining whether to grant requests for the televising, videotaping, or motion picture filming of judicial proceedings. Such standards are intended to provide an evaluation of the impact on the public interest and the rights of the parties in open judicial proceedings, the impact upon the integrity and dignity of the court, and whether the proposed activity would contribute to the enhancement of or detract from the ends of justice.

(b) In considering a request for the televising, videotaping, or motion picture filming of judicial proceedings, the court shall consider the following factors in determining whether to grant such request: (1) The nature of the particular proceeding at issue; (2) The consent or objection of the parties or witnesses whose testimony will be presented in the proceedings; (3) Whether the proposed coverage will promote increased public access to the courts and openness of judicial proceedings; (4) The impact upon the integrity and dignity of the court; (5) The impact upon the administration of the court; (6) The impact upon due process and the truth finding function of the judicial proceeding; (7) Whether the proposed coverage would contribute to the enhancement of or detract from the ends of justice; (8) Any special circumstances of the parties, victims, witnesses, or other participants such as the need to protect children or factors involving the safety of participants in the judicial proceeding; and (9) Any other factors which the court may determine to be important under the circumstances of the case.

(b) In considering a request for the televising, videotaping, or motion picture filming of judicial proceedings, the court shall consider the following factors in determining whether to grant such request:

(1) The nature of the particular proceeding at issue;

(1) The nature of the particular proceeding at issue;

(2) The consent or objection of the parties or witnesses whose testimony will be presented in the proceedings;

(2) The consent or objection of the parties or witnesses whose testimony will be presented in the proceedings;

(3) Whether the proposed coverage will promote increased public access to the courts and openness of judicial proceedings;

(3) Whether the proposed coverage will promote increased public access to the courts and openness of judicial proceedings;

(4) The impact upon the integrity and dignity of the court;

(4) The impact upon the integrity and dignity of the court;

(5) The impact upon the administration of the court;

(5) The impact upon the administration of the court;

(6) The impact upon due process and the truth finding function of the judicial proceeding;

(6) The impact upon due process and the truth finding function of the judicial proceeding;

(7) Whether the proposed coverage would contribute to the enhancement of or detract from the ends of justice;

(7) Whether the proposed coverage would contribute to the enhancement of or detract from the ends of justice;

(8) Any special circumstances of the parties, victims, witnesses, or other participants such as the need to protect children or factors involving the safety of participants in the judicial proceeding; and

(8) Any special circumstances of the parties, victims, witnesses, or other participants such as the need to protect children or factors involving the safety of participants in the judicial proceeding; and

(9) Any other factors which the court may determine to be important under the circumstances of the case.

(9) Any other factors which the court may determine to be important under the circumstances of the case.

(c) The court may hear from the parties, witnesses, or other interested persons and from the person or entity requesting coverage during the court's consideration of the factors set forth in this Code section.

(c) The court may hear from the parties, witnesses, or other interested persons and from the person or entity requesting coverage during the court's consideration of the factors set forth in this Code section.

(d) This Code section shall not apply to the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence or the perpetuation of a record.

(d) This Code section shall not apply to the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence or the perpetuation of a record.

(e) The court in its discretion may grant requests made under this Code section for all or portions of judicial proceedings.

(e) The court in its discretion may grant requests made under this Code section for all or portions of judicial proceedings.
O.C.G.A. § 15-5-6 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-5-6
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-5-6
Status: in_force

Each district administrative judge is authorized to hire a full-time assistant adequately trained in the duties of court administration. The assistant shall assist in the duties of the district administrative judge, provide general court administrative services to the district council, and otherwise perform such duties as may be assigned to him or her by the district administrative judge. Each assistant shall be an employee of the judicial branch of the state government and shall be in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 . The assistant shall be compensated in an amount and manner to be determined by uniform rules adopted by the ten administrative judges. Each assistant shall be compensated out of funds made available for such purposes within the judicial branch of the government. Additional funds shall be made available for needed clerical and other office operating costs of the assistant.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-45 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-45
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-45
Status: in_force

(a) If any defendant has a counterclaim against the plaintiff arising out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the plaintiff's claim, which counterclaim does not require for its adjudication the presence of third parties over whom the court cannot obtain jurisdiction, such counterclaim shall be asserted by the defendant at or before the hearing on the plaintiff's claim or thereafter be barred.

(a) If any defendant has a counterclaim against the plaintiff arising out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the plaintiff's claim, which counterclaim does not require for its adjudication the presence of third parties over whom the court cannot obtain jurisdiction, such counterclaim shall be asserted by the defendant at or before the hearing on the plaintiff's claim or thereafter be barred.

(b) If any defendant has a counterclaim against the plaintiff other than a compulsory counterclaim described in subsection (a) of this Code section, such counterclaim may be asserted by the defendant at or before the hearing on the plaintiff's claim.

(b) If any defendant has a counterclaim against the plaintiff other than a compulsory counterclaim described in subsection (a) of this Code section, such counterclaim may be asserted by the defendant at or before the hearing on the plaintiff's claim.

(c) If any defendant asserts a counterclaim against the plaintiff, the defendant shall file with the court a statement of the counterclaim in concise form and free from technicalities. The defendant's counterclaim shall give the plaintiff reasonable notice of the basis for each claim contained in the counterclaim. The defendant shall sign the counterclaim. At the request of a defendant, the judge or clerk may prepare the counterclaim. Verification of a counterclaim shall not be required.

(c) If any defendant asserts a counterclaim against the plaintiff, the defendant shall file with the court a statement of the counterclaim in concise form and free from technicalities. The defendant's counterclaim shall give the plaintiff reasonable notice of the basis for each claim contained in the counterclaim. The defendant shall sign the counterclaim. At the request of a defendant, the judge or clerk may prepare the counterclaim. Verification of a counterclaim shall not be required.

(d) If the amount of a counterclaim exceeds the jurisdictional limits of the magistrate court, the case shall be transferred to any court of the county which has jurisdictional limits which exceed the amount of the counterclaim. If there is more than one court to which the action may be transferred, the parties may agree on the court to which the action shall be transferred, and, in the absence of any agreement, the judge of the magistrate court shall determine the court to which the action shall be transferred. If there is no other court to which the action may be transferred, it shall be transferred to the superior court of the county.

(d) If the amount of a counterclaim exceeds the jurisdictional limits of the magistrate court, the case shall be transferred to any court of the county which has jurisdictional limits which exceed the amount of the counterclaim. If there is more than one court to which the action may be transferred, the parties may agree on the court to which the action shall be transferred, and, in the absence of any agreement, the judge of the magistrate court shall determine the court to which the action shall be transferred. If there is no other court to which the action may be transferred, it shall be transferred to the superior court of the county.

(e) A counterclaim may in the discretion of the magistrate be tried either separately or jointly with the plaintiff's claim.

(e) A counterclaim may in the discretion of the magistrate be tried either separately or jointly with the plaintiff's claim.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-107 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-107
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-107
Status: in_force

(a) A parent, guardian, or legal custodian's reliance on prayer or other religious nonmedical means for healing in lieu of medical care, in the exercise of religious beliefs, shall not be the sole basis for considering his or her child to be a dependent child; provided, however, that the religious rights of a parent, guardian, or legal custodian shall not limit the access of a child to medical care in a life-threatening situation or when the condition will result in serious disability.

(a) A parent, guardian, or legal custodian's reliance on prayer or other religious nonmedical means for healing in lieu of medical care, in the exercise of religious beliefs, shall not be the sole basis for considering his or her child to be a dependent child; provided, however, that the religious rights of a parent, guardian, or legal custodian shall not limit the access of a child to medical care in a life-threatening situation or when the condition will result in serious disability.

(b) In order to make a determination as to whether a child is in a life-threatening situation or that a child's condition will result in serious disability, the court may order a medical evaluation of a child.

(b) In order to make a determination as to whether a child is in a life-threatening situation or that a child's condition will result in serious disability, the court may order a medical evaluation of a child.

(c) If the court determines, on the basis of any relevant evidence before the court, including the court ordered medical evaluation and the affidavit of the attending physician, that a child is in a life-threatening situation or that a child's condition will result in serious disability, the court may order that medical treatment be provided for such child.

(c) If the court determines, on the basis of any relevant evidence before the court, including the court ordered medical evaluation and the affidavit of the attending physician, that a child is in a life-threatening situation or that a child's condition will result in serious disability, the court may order that medical treatment be provided for such child.

(d) A child whose parent, guardian, or legal custodian inhibits or interferes with the provision of medical treatment in accordance with a court order shall be considered to be a dependent child and the court may find the parent, guardian, or legal custodian in contempt and enter any order authorized by and in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-11-31 .

(d) A child whose parent, guardian, or legal custodian inhibits or interferes with the provision of medical treatment in accordance with a court order shall be considered to be a dependent child and the court may find the parent, guardian, or legal custodian in contempt and enter any order authorized by and in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-11-31 .
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-5 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-10-5
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-5
Status: in_force

The county governing authority shall provide suitable offices and courtrooms for the use of the magistrate court and shall supply all fixtures, supplies, and equipment necessary for the proper functioning of the magistrate court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-33 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-33
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-33
Status: in_force

The several judges of the superior courts may convene at the seat of government once each year, at such time as they or a majority of them may appoint, for the purpose of recommending to the General Assembly the establishment of uniform rules of practice throughout the several circuits. Such rules so recommended by the convention of judges shall not become operative and of force and effect until enacted into law by the General Assembly.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21a-7 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21A / Section 15-21a-7
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21A-7
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section the term “ court ” means all trial courts within this state including, but not limited to, superior, juvenile, state, magistrate, probate, municipal, and special courts, whether called mayor's courts, recorder's courts, police courts, civil courts, traffic courts, or miscellaneous courts or any other trial court created in this state under any other name.

(a) As used in this Code section the term “ court ” means all trial courts within this state including, but not limited to, superior, juvenile, state, magistrate, probate, municipal, and special courts, whether called mayor's courts, recorder's courts, police courts, civil courts, traffic courts, or miscellaneous courts or any other trial court created in this state under any other name.

(b) The authority shall promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall include but not be limited to a reporting and accounting system for all court fines and fees and all surcharges on and deductions from any court fines and fees that are authorized to be collected or disbursed in any court. The authority shall develop a system that employs controls necessary to determine the accuracy of the fine and fee collections and disbursement by each clerk of court or other officer or agent of any court receiving any fines and fees. No later than 60 days after the end of the last day of each month, each such clerk of court and, if there is no clerk of court, any court officer, judge, or other agent of the court shall report to the authority on a reporting system prescribed by the authority. Any entity doing business with any court and all agencies and instrumentalities of the state shall provide any information or data requested by the authority in a format prescribed by the authority by rule or regulation. The authority is authorized to make inquiries to clerks of court, court officers, judges, or agents of any court and agencies or instrumentalities of the state as well as any other parties for the purpose of determining the accuracy of any fines and fees collected or disbursed by a court and is authorized where it determines appropriate to conduct audits of any parties to assist in ensuring the accuracy of the system developed by the authority.

(b) The authority shall promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall include but not be limited to a reporting and accounting system for all court fines and fees and all surcharges on and deductions from any court fines and fees that are authorized to be collected or disbursed in any court. The authority shall develop a system that employs controls necessary to determine the accuracy of the fine and fee collections and disbursement by each clerk of court or other officer or agent of any court receiving any fines and fees. No later than 60 days after the end of the last day of each month, each such clerk of court and, if there is no clerk of court, any court officer, judge, or other agent of the court shall report to the authority on a reporting system prescribed by the authority. Any entity doing business with any court and all agencies and instrumentalities of the state shall provide any information or data requested by the authority in a format prescribed by the authority by rule or regulation. The authority is authorized to make inquiries to clerks of court, court officers, judges, or agents of any court and agencies or instrumentalities of the state as well as any other parties for the purpose of determining the accuracy of any fines and fees collected or disbursed by a court and is authorized where it determines appropriate to conduct audits of any parties to assist in ensuring the accuracy of the system developed by the authority.

(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a detailed report and accounting of all fines and fees collected and remitted by any court and shall submit such report and accounting to the Legislative Oversight Committee for the Georgia Public Defender Council, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter.

(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a detailed report and accounting of all fines and fees collected and remitted by any court and shall submit such report and accounting to the Legislative Oversight Committee for the Georgia Public Defender Council, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter.

(d) In promulgating rules and regulations regarding the priority of distributions of partial payments of fines, bond forfeitures, and costs from courts other than the superior and state courts, the authority shall follow the priority provisions of Code Section 15-6-95 insofar as practicable.

(d) In promulgating rules and regulations regarding the priority of distributions of partial payments of fines, bond forfeitures, and costs from courts other than the superior and state courts, the authority shall follow the priority provisions of Code Section 15-6-95 insofar as practicable.
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-25 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-16-25
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-16-25
Status: in_force

Where sheriffs hire property out after it has been levied upon, they are liable to the proper party for the hire received.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-440 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-440
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-440
Status: in_force

The petitioner, or prosecuting attorney when representing the state, has the burden of proving the allegations of a child in need of services petition by clear and convincing evidence.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-590 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-590
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-590
Status: in_force

(a) After an adjudication that a child has committed a delinquent act, the court may direct that a written predisposition investigation report be prepared by the probation officer or other person designated by the court.

(a) After an adjudication that a child has committed a delinquent act, the court may direct that a written predisposition investigation report be prepared by the probation officer or other person designated by the court.

(b) A predisposition investigation report shall contain such information about the characteristics, family, environment, and the circumstances affecting the child who is the subject of the report as the court determines may be helpful in its determination of the need for treatment or rehabilitation and a proper disposition of the case, including but not limited to: (1) A summary of the facts of the conduct of such child that led to the adjudication; (2) The sophistication and maturity of such child; (3) A summary of such child's home environment, family relationships, and background; (4) A summary of such child's prior contacts with the juvenile court and law enforcement agencies, including the disposition following each contact and the reasons therefor; (5) A summary of such child's educational status, including, but not limited to, his or her strengths, abilities, and special educational needs. The report shall identify appropriate educational and vocational goals for such child. Examples of appropriate goals include: (A) Attainment of a high school diploma or its equivalent; (B) Successful completion of literacy courses; (C) Successful completion of vocational courses; (D) Successful attendance and completion of such child's current grade if enrolled in school; or (E) Enrollment in an apprenticeship or a similar program; (6) A summary of the results and recommendations of any of such child's significant physical and mental examinations; (7) The seriousness of the offense to the community; (8) The nature of the offense; and (9) Whether the offense was against persons or against property.

(b) A predisposition investigation report shall contain such information about the characteristics, family, environment, and the circumstances affecting the child who is the subject of the report as the court determines may be helpful in its determination of the need for treatment or rehabilitation and a proper disposition of the case, including but not limited to:

(1) A summary of the facts of the conduct of such child that led to the adjudication;

(1) A summary of the facts of the conduct of such child that led to the adjudication;

(2) The sophistication and maturity of such child;

(2) The sophistication and maturity of such child;

(3) A summary of such child's home environment, family relationships, and background;

(3) A summary of such child's home environment, family relationships, and background;

(4) A summary of such child's prior contacts with the juvenile court and law enforcement agencies, including the disposition following each contact and the reasons therefor;

(4) A summary of such child's prior contacts with the juvenile court and law enforcement agencies, including the disposition following each contact and the reasons therefor;

(5) A summary of such child's educational status, including, but not limited to, his or her strengths, abilities, and special educational needs. The report shall identify appropriate educational and vocational goals for such child. Examples of appropriate goals include: (A) Attainment of a high school diploma or its equivalent; (B) Successful completion of literacy courses; (C) Successful completion of vocational courses; (D) Successful attendance and completion of such child's current grade if enrolled in school; or (E) Enrollment in an apprenticeship or a similar program;

(5) A summary of such child's educational status, including, but not limited to, his or her strengths, abilities, and special educational needs. The report shall identify appropriate educational and vocational goals for such child. Examples of appropriate goals include:

(A) Attainment of a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(A) Attainment of a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(B) Successful completion of literacy courses;

(B) Successful completion of literacy courses;

(C) Successful completion of vocational courses;

(C) Successful completion of vocational courses;

(D) Successful attendance and completion of such child's current grade if enrolled in school; or

(D) Successful attendance and completion of such child's current grade if enrolled in school; or

(E) Enrollment in an apprenticeship or a similar program;

(E) Enrollment in an apprenticeship or a similar program;

(6) A summary of the results and recommendations of any of such child's significant physical and mental examinations;

(6) A summary of the results and recommendations of any of such child's significant physical and mental examinations;

(7) The seriousness of the offense to the community;

(7) The seriousness of the offense to the community;

(8) The nature of the offense; and

(8) The nature of the offense; and

(9) Whether the offense was against persons or against property.

(9) Whether the offense was against persons or against property.

(c) If the court has ordered a child's physical or mental examination to be conducted, the report shall include a copy of the results of the examination.

(c) If the court has ordered a child's physical or mental examination to be conducted, the report shall include a copy of the results of the examination.

(d) If the court has ordered a risk assessment for a child, that assessment shall be included in the predisposition investigation report.

(d) If the court has ordered a risk assessment for a child, that assessment shall be included in the predisposition investigation report.

(e) All information shall be presented in a concise and factual manner. The report shall indicate the sources of information in the report.

(e) All information shall be presented in a concise and factual manner. The report shall indicate the sources of information in the report.

(f) The original report and any other material to be disclosed shall be furnished to the court, and copies shall be furnished to the attorney for the child who is the subject of such report and to the prosecuting attorney at least five days prior to the disposition hearing.

(f) The original report and any other material to be disclosed shall be furnished to the court, and copies shall be furnished to the attorney for the child who is the subject of such report and to the prosecuting attorney at least five days prior to the disposition hearing.
O.C.G.A. § 15-13-5 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-13-5
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-13-5
Status: in_force

The officer called on by rule nisi, as provided in Code Section 15-13-4 , shall fully respond in writing to the rule, which answer shall be under oath taken at the time the answer is filed. If the answer is not denied, the rule shall be discharged or shall be made absolute, depending on whether the court deems the answer sufficient. The movant of the rule may traverse the truth of the answer, in which case an issue shall be made and tried by a jury at the same term unless good cause for continuance is shown, which may be done only once by each party. Upon the trial of such issue the court shall discharge the rule or shall make the rule absolute, depending on whether the verdict of the jury is for or against the officer.
O.C.G.A. § 15-14-24 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 14 / Section 15-14-24
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-14-24
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a board which shall be known and designated as the “Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council.” It shall be composed of nine members, five members to be certified court reporters, two members to be representatives from the State Bar of Georgia, and two members to be from the judiciary, one to be a superior court judge and one to be a state court judge, each of whom shall have not less than five years' experience in their respective professions. The board shall be appointed by the Judicial Council. The term of office shall be two years, and the Judicial Council shall fill vacancies on the board.

(a) There is established a board which shall be known and designated as the “Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council.” It shall be composed of nine members, five members to be certified court reporters, two members to be representatives from the State Bar of Georgia, and two members to be from the judiciary, one to be a superior court judge and one to be a state court judge, each of whom shall have not less than five years' experience in their respective professions. The board shall be appointed by the Judicial Council. The term of office shall be two years, and the Judicial Council shall fill vacancies on the board.

(b) Any member of the board may be removed by the Judicial Council after a hearing at which the Judicial Council determines that there is cause for removal.

(b) Any member of the board may be removed by the Judicial Council after a hearing at which the Judicial Council determines that there is cause for removal.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-61 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-61
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-61
Status: in_force

(a) A grand jury shall consist of not less than 16 nor more than 23 persons. The votes of at least 12 grand jurors shall be necessary to find a bill of indictment or to make a presentment. Three alternate grand jurors may be sworn and, subject to the maximum number fixed in this subsection, may serve when any grand juror dies, is discharged for any cause, becomes ill, or is for other cause absent during any sitting. Alternate grand jurors may serve as members of inspection and examination committees with the same authority and responsibilities as grand jurors and without regard to the maximum limitation on the number of grand jurors fixed herein. However, nothing in this Code section shall limit the authority of a judge of the superior court to replace a grand juror.

(a) A grand jury shall consist of not less than 16 nor more than 23 persons. The votes of at least 12 grand jurors shall be necessary to find a bill of indictment or to make a presentment. Three alternate grand jurors may be sworn and, subject to the maximum number fixed in this subsection, may serve when any grand juror dies, is discharged for any cause, becomes ill, or is for other cause absent during any sitting. Alternate grand jurors may serve as members of inspection and examination committees with the same authority and responsibilities as grand jurors and without regard to the maximum limitation on the number of grand jurors fixed herein. However, nothing in this Code section shall limit the authority of a judge of the superior court to replace a grand juror.

(b) The grand jury shall be authorized to request the foreperson of the previous grand jury to appear before it for the purpose of reviewing and reporting the actions of the immediately preceding grand jury if the succeeding grand jury determines that such service would be beneficial. While serving a succeeding grand jury, the foreperson of the immediately preceding grand jury shall receive the same compensation as other members of the grand jury. Any person serving as foreperson of a grand jury and then requested to report to an immediately succeeding grand jury shall not be eligible to again serve as a grand juror for one year following the conclusion of such earlier service.

(b) The grand jury shall be authorized to request the foreperson of the previous grand jury to appear before it for the purpose of reviewing and reporting the actions of the immediately preceding grand jury if the succeeding grand jury determines that such service would be beneficial. While serving a succeeding grand jury, the foreperson of the immediately preceding grand jury shall receive the same compensation as other members of the grand jury. Any person serving as foreperson of a grand jury and then requested to report to an immediately succeeding grand jury shall not be eligible to again serve as a grand juror for one year following the conclusion of such earlier service.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-2 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-12-2
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-12-2
Status: in_force

Any person summoned to serve as a juror in any court of this state shall be excused from such service during his attendance as a legislator in the General Assembly.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-33 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-33
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-33
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever an order of disposition incorporates a reunification plan and the residence of the parent is not in the county of the court with jurisdiction or the residence of the parent changes to a county other than the county of the court with jurisdiction, the court may transfer jurisdiction to the juvenile court of the residence of the parent to whom the reunification plan is directed.

(a) Whenever an order of disposition incorporates a reunification plan and the residence of the parent is not in the county of the court with jurisdiction or the residence of the parent changes to a county other than the county of the court with jurisdiction, the court may transfer jurisdiction to the juvenile court of the residence of the parent to whom the reunification plan is directed.

(b) Within 30 days of the filing of the transfer order, the transferring court shall provide the receiving court with certified copies of the adjudication order, the order of disposition, the order of transfer, the case plan, and any other court documents deemed necessary by the transferring court to enable the receiving court to assume jurisdiction over the matter.

(b) Within 30 days of the filing of the transfer order, the transferring court shall provide the receiving court with certified copies of the adjudication order, the order of disposition, the order of transfer, the case plan, and any other court documents deemed necessary by the transferring court to enable the receiving court to assume jurisdiction over the matter.

(c) The transferring court shall retain jurisdiction until the receiving court acknowledges acceptance of the transfer.

(c) The transferring court shall retain jurisdiction until the receiving court acknowledges acceptance of the transfer.

(d) Compliance with this Code section shall terminate jurisdiction in the transferring court and confer jurisdiction in the receiving court.

(d) Compliance with this Code section shall terminate jurisdiction in the transferring court and confer jurisdiction in the receiving court.
O.C.G.A. § 15-21-58 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 15-21-58
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-21-58
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall affect the validity of any special or local Act or Act affecting only a specific county dealing with the fines and bond forfeitures in any court or courts in any particular county or city in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-530 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-11-530
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-530
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall direct the issuance of a summons to a child and his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian requiring them to appear before the court at the time fixed to answer the allegations of a petition alleging delinquency. A copy of the petition shall accompany the summons.

(a) The court shall direct the issuance of a summons to a child and his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian requiring them to appear before the court at the time fixed to answer the allegations of a petition alleging delinquency. A copy of the petition shall accompany the summons.

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

(b) The summons shall state that a party shall be entitled to have an attorney in the proceedings and that the court will appoint an attorney if the party is an indigent person.
O.C.G.A. § 15-4-5 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-4-5
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-4-5
Status: in_force

The salaries of the reporter and the assistant reporter of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals shall be payable in equal monthly installments, one-half from the appropriations for the operation of the Supreme Court and one-half from the appropriations for the operation of the Court of Appeals.
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-22 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-7-22
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-7-22
Status: in_force

Judges of the state courts shall be compensated from county funds as provided by local law. The county governing authority is authorized to supplement the compensation thus fixed to be paid to the judges of the state court of that county.
O.C.G.A. § 15-24-2 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 24 / Section 15-24-2
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-24-2
Status: in_force

(a) Each judicial circuit shall be required to establish a sexual assault protocol as provided in this Code section.

(a) Each judicial circuit shall be required to establish a sexual assault protocol as provided in this Code section.

(b) The chief superior court judge of each judicial circuit shall establish a sexual assault protocol committee as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and shall appoint an interim chairperson who shall preside over the first meeting. The chief superior court judge shall appoint persons to fill any vacancies on the committee. Thus established, the committee shall thereafter elect a chairperson from its membership.

(b) The chief superior court judge of each judicial circuit shall establish a sexual assault protocol committee as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and shall appoint an interim chairperson who shall preside over the first meeting. The chief superior court judge shall appoint persons to fill any vacancies on the committee. Thus established, the committee shall thereafter elect a chairperson from its membership.

(c)(1) Each of the following agencies of the judicial circuit shall designate a representative to serve on the committee: (A) The office of the sheriff of each sheriff's office in the judicial circuit; (B) The office of the district attorney; (C) The magistrate court; (D) The office of the chief of police of a county of each county within the judicial circuit in counties which have a county police department; (E) The office of the chief of police of the largest municipality in the county of each county within the judicial circuit; and (F) The county board of health of each county within the judicial circuit. (2) In addition to the representatives serving on the committee as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the chief superior court judge shall designate: (A) A local citizen of the judicial circuit; (B) A representative of a sexual assault or rape crisis center serving the judicial circuit or, if no such center exists, then a local citizen; and (C) A health care professional who performs sexual assault examinations within the judicial circuit or, if no such person exists, then a local citizen. (3) If any designated agency fails to carry out its duties relating to participation on the committee, the chief superior court judge of the circuit may issue an order requiring the participation of such agency. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court.

(c)(1) Each of the following agencies of the judicial circuit shall designate a representative to serve on the committee: (A) The office of the sheriff of each sheriff's office in the judicial circuit; (B) The office of the district attorney; (C) The magistrate court; (D) The office of the chief of police of a county of each county within the judicial circuit in counties which have a county police department; (E) The office of the chief of police of the largest municipality in the county of each county within the judicial circuit; and (F) The county board of health of each county within the judicial circuit.

(c)(1) Each of the following agencies of the judicial circuit shall designate a representative to serve on the committee:

(A) The office of the sheriff of each sheriff's office in the judicial circuit;

(A) The office of the sheriff of each sheriff's office in the judicial circuit;

(B) The office of the district attorney;

(B) The office of the district attorney;

(C) The magistrate court;

(C) The magistrate court;

(D) The office of the chief of police of a county of each county within the judicial circuit in counties which have a county police department;

(D) The office of the chief of police of a county of each county within the judicial circuit in counties which have a county police department;

(E) The office of the chief of police of the largest municipality in the county of each county within the judicial circuit; and

(E) The office of the chief of police of the largest municipality in the county of each county within the judicial circuit; and

(F) The county board of health of each county within the judicial circuit.

(F) The county board of health of each county within the judicial circuit.

(2) In addition to the representatives serving on the committee as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the chief superior court judge shall designate: (A) A local citizen of the judicial circuit; (B) A representative of a sexual assault or rape crisis center serving the judicial circuit or, if no such center exists, then a local citizen; and (C) A health care professional who performs sexual assault examinations within the judicial circuit or, if no such person exists, then a local citizen.

(2) In addition to the representatives serving on the committee as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the chief superior court judge shall designate:

(A) A local citizen of the judicial circuit;

(A) A local citizen of the judicial circuit;

(B) A representative of a sexual assault or rape crisis center serving the judicial circuit or, if no such center exists, then a local citizen; and

(B) A representative of a sexual assault or rape crisis center serving the judicial circuit or, if no such center exists, then a local citizen; and

(C) A health care professional who performs sexual assault examinations within the judicial circuit or, if no such person exists, then a local citizen.

(C) A health care professional who performs sexual assault examinations within the judicial circuit or, if no such person exists, then a local citizen.

(3) If any designated agency fails to carry out its duties relating to participation on the committee, the chief superior court judge of the circuit may issue an order requiring the participation of such agency. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court.

(3) If any designated agency fails to carry out its duties relating to participation on the committee, the chief superior court judge of the circuit may issue an order requiring the participation of such agency. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court.

(d) The protocol committee shall adopt a written sexual assault protocol, a copy of which shall be furnished to each agency in the judicial circuit that handles cases of sexual assault. The protocol shall be a written document outlining in detail the procedures to be used in investigating, collecting evidence, paying for expenses related to evidence collection, and prosecuting cases arising from alleged sexual assault and shall take into consideration the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 17. The protocol may provide for different procedures to be used within particular municipalities or counties within the judicial circuit. The protocol committee shall adopt a written sexual assault protocol no later than December 31, 2004. The protocol committee may incorporate sexual assault protocols used in the judicial circuit as they existed on or before July 1, 2004.

(d) The protocol committee shall adopt a written sexual assault protocol, a copy of which shall be furnished to each agency in the judicial circuit that handles cases of sexual assault. The protocol shall be a written document outlining in detail the procedures to be used in investigating, collecting evidence, paying for expenses related to evidence collection, and prosecuting cases arising from alleged sexual assault and shall take into consideration the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 17. The protocol may provide for different procedures to be used within particular municipalities or counties within the judicial circuit. The protocol committee shall adopt a written sexual assault protocol no later than December 31, 2004. The protocol committee may incorporate sexual assault protocols used in the judicial circuit as they existed on or before July 1, 2004.

(e) The purpose of the protocol shall be to ensure coordination and cooperation between all agencies involved in sexual assault cases so as to increase the efficiency of all agencies handling such cases and to minimize the stress created for the alleged sexual assault victim by the legal and investigatory process; provided, however, that a failure by an agency to follow the protocol shall not constitute an affirmative or other defense to prosecution of a sexual assault, preclude the admissibility of evidence, nor shall a failure by an agency to follow the protocol give rise to a civil cause of action.

(e) The purpose of the protocol shall be to ensure coordination and cooperation between all agencies involved in sexual assault cases so as to increase the efficiency of all agencies handling such cases and to minimize the stress created for the alleged sexual assault victim by the legal and investigatory process; provided, however, that a failure by an agency to follow the protocol shall not constitute an affirmative or other defense to prosecution of a sexual assault, preclude the admissibility of evidence, nor shall a failure by an agency to follow the protocol give rise to a civil cause of action.

(f) Upon completion of the writing of the sexual assault protocol, the protocol committee shall continue in existence and shall meet at least annually for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the protocol and appropriately modifying and updating same.

(f) Upon completion of the writing of the sexual assault protocol, the protocol committee shall continue in existence and shall meet at least annually for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the protocol and appropriately modifying and updating same.

(g) The protocol committee shall submit a certification of annual compliance to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council by December 31 of each year. The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall notify the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court of any noncompliant judicial circuits.

(g) The protocol committee shall submit a certification of annual compliance to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council by December 31 of each year. The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall notify the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court of any noncompliant judicial circuits.
O.C.G.A. § 15-13-14 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-13-14
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-13-14
Status: in_force

If any sheriff or other officer fails to make a proper return of all writs, executions, and other processes put into his hands or fails to pay over all moneys received on such executions on his being required to do so by the court, he shall be liable for contempt and may be fined, imprisoned, or removed from office in the manner prescribed by the Constitution and laws of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 15-1-6 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-1-6
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-1-6
Status: in_force

The acts of a court shall not lack validity for the want of a clerk. Whenever there is no clerk, or none to be had, or the clerk is incapable of discharging his duty, and any court performs that duty itself, its action as such is valid.
O.C.G.A. § 15-6-98 — GA Code / Title 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-6-98
Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-6-98
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of the superior court of each county of this state shall collect for each court in which he or she serves as clerk the fees provided for in this chapter.

(a) The clerk of the superior court of each county of this state shall collect for each court in which he or she serves as clerk the fees provided for in this chapter.

(b) From the fees enumerated in division (f)(1)(A)(i) of Code Section 15-6-77 , the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall collect from each clerk of superior court $5.00 from each fee collected.

(b) From the fees enumerated in division (f)(1)(A)(i) of Code Section 15-6-77 , the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall collect from each clerk of superior court $5.00 from each fee collected.

(c) The sums withheld pursuant to division (f)(1)(A)(i) of Code Section 15-6-77 shall be remitted to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by each clerk of a superior court for the purpose of effectuating the provisions of this Code section and any other provision of law. Such fees shall be remitted not later than the tenth day of the month following the collection of such fees by the clerk of a superior court.

(c) The sums withheld pursuant to division (f)(1)(A)(i) of Code Section 15-6-77 shall be remitted to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by each clerk of a superior court for the purpose of effectuating the provisions of this Code section and any other provision of law. Such fees shall be remitted not later than the tenth day of the month following the collection of such fees by the clerk of a superior court.