Georgia

15-2-1. One supreme judicial district.

15-2-1.1. Number of Justices.

15-2-2. When Justice providentially prevented from attending.

15-2-3. Oath of Justices; compensation.

15-2-4. Place of sessions; terms of court.

15-2-5. Place of hearing oral argument.

15-2-6. Duty of Justices to attend; quorum; adjournment.

15-2-7. Adjournment for providential cause.

15-2-8. Powers of court generally.

15-2-9. Answers to questions certified by federal courts.

15-2-10. Procedure for increasing the number of Supreme Court Justices.

15-2-11 through 15-2-15. [Reserved]

15-2-16. Reversal and affirmance; minutes and reports to show concurrences and dissents.

15-2-17. Rules for regulating Supreme Court’s proceedings.

15-2-18. Power to prescribe and revise rules of practice and procedure in courts of state; ratification by General Assembly; assistance of bar committee.

15-2-19. Law assistants.

15-2-20. Officers of court.

15-2-21. Employment and salaries of court staff.

15-2-22. Sheriff of Supreme Court.

15-2-23. [Reserved] Compensation of sheriff.

15-2-24. Compensation of officers and employees.

15-2-25. Books, supplies, and services.

15-6-1. Composition of judicial circuits.

15-6-2. Number of judges.

15-6-3. Terms of court.

15-6-4. Qualifications of judges.

15-6-4.1. Election of judges.

15-6-5. Restrictions on practice of law.

15-6-6. Oath of judges.

15-6-7. Effect of attachment of county to different judicial circuit.

15-6-8. Jurisdiction and powers of superior courts.

15-6-9. [Effective until July 1, 2023. See note.] Authority of judges generally.

15-6-9. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Authority of judges generally.

15-6-10. Discharge of duties.

15-6-11. Electronic filings of pleadings and documents; electronic payments and remittances; access; public disclosure.

15-6-11.1. Superior court judges performing ordered military duty.

15-6-12. Judges’ jurisdiction coextensive with limits of state; authority when serving in other circuits.

15-6-13. Disqualified judge to procure replacement; failure as ground of impeachment.

15-6-14. Selection of replacement judge when disqualified judge fails to act.

15-6-15. Assignment by Governor of alternate for disabled judge; duty of judge assigned.

15-6-16. Authority of superior court judges.

15-6-17. Time and place of holding court generally; habeas corpus and other nonjury proceedings; satellite courthouses.

15-6-18. Alternative locations; conditions and limitations; force and effect as if done at regular courthouse.

15-6-19. Length of terms of courts.

15-6-20. Special terms.

15-6-21. Time for deciding motions; filing and notification; noncompliance as ground for impeachment.

15-6-22. Adjournments.

15-6-23. Signing documents in any county in circuit.

15-6-24. Payment of court’s contingent expenses.

15-6-25. Employment of secretary authorized.

15-6-26. [Reserved] Supplementation of secretary’s salary by county.

15-6-27. Procedure for hiring personnel employed by superior court judges; local supplements.

15-6-28. Law assistants and court administrators for judicial circuits; circuits having institutions for carrying out death sentences.

15-6-28.1. [Repealed] Employment of law clerks by chief judges of circuits having institutions for carrying out death sentences.

15-6-29. Salary of judges.

15-6-29.1. Accountability court supplement; limitation.

15-6-30. Travel expenses.

15-6-31. Transfer of administrative functions.

15-6-32. Expenses for attendance at educational programs.

15-6-33. Convention for recommending rules.

15-6-34. Creation of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia; composition.

15-6-35. Selection of bailiffs by sheriff; appointment of additional bailiffs.

15-6-36. Notice of student’s felony conviction to school superintendent.

15-7-1. “State court” defined.

15-7-2. Creation of state courts.

15-7-3. Applicability of chapter; conflicts with local laws.

15-7-4. Jurisdiction; authority of state court judges.

15-7-5. Electronic filings of pleadings and documents; electronic payments and remittances; access; public disclosure.

15-9-1. Election; term.

15-9-1.1. Required training courses; attendance record; expenses.

15-9-2. Eligibility for judgeship; restrictions on fiduciary role.

15-9-2.1. Appointment, compensation, authority, qualifications, training, and other limitations of associate probate court judges.

15-9-3. Restrictions on practice of law.

15-9-4. Additional judicial eligibility requirements in certain counties.

15-9-5. When judge ineligible for reelection.

15-9-6. Oath of office.

15-9-7. Bond.

15-9-8. Qualification; bond.

15-9-9. When other security ordered; failure to comply.

15-9-10. Temporary filling of vacancy; order of priority; compensation.

15-9-11. Special election to fill vacancy; term of individual elected.

15-9-11.1. [Repealed] Assumption of duties by chief clerk upon vacancy in office of probate judge; filling of vacancy; compensation.

15-9-12. Disposition of unfinished proceedings of predecessor.

15-9-13. Procedure when judge unable to act; compensation.

15-9-14. Sheriffs to act as administrators when probate judge is superior court clerk in absence of county administrator.

15-9-15. Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia.

15-9-16. Authority of retired judge to perform marriage ceremonies.

15-9-17. Serving a minor or incapacitated adult.

15-9-18. Remittance of interest from cash bonds.

15-10-1. Creation of magistrate courts.

15-10-2. General jurisdiction; authority of magistrate to act.

15-10-2.1. Jurisdiction over certain cases involving litter.

15-10-3. Oath and commission of magistrate, constable, and clerk.

15-10-4. Sessions of court.

15-10-5. Offices, courtrooms, and equipment.

15-10-6. Local court rules.

15-10-7. Council of Magistrate Court Judges.

15-10-8. Authority of retired magistrate to perform marriage ceremonies.

15-11-1. Purpose of chapter.

15-11-2. Definitions.

15-11-3. Direct calendaring.

15-11-4. Other laws apply to chapter.

15-11-5. Computations of time.

15-11-6. Computation of age.

15-11-7. Court of inquiry.

15-11-8. Court of record.

15-11-9. Authority to issue arrest warrants.

15-11-10. Exclusive original jurisdiction.

15-11-11. Concurrent jurisdiction.

15-11-12. Dual designation of children; consolidation of proceedings; time limitations.

15-11-13. Appointment of guardian or conservator.

15-11-14. Transfers from probate court.

15-11-15. Transfers from superior court; custody and support.

15-11-16. Commencement of proceedings.

15-11-17. Conduct of hearings generally; applicability of Title 24.

15-11-18. Subpoenas; application of Title 24.

15-11-19. Rights of parties to proceedings.

15-11-20. Referral for mediation.

15-11-21. Selection and appointment of mediator.

15-11-22. Agreement to mediate; procedure.

15-11-23. Stay of proceeding pending mediation; time limitations.

15-11-24. Termination of mediation.

15-11-25. Approval of mediation agreements; exceptions.

15-11-26. Best interests of child.

15-11-27. Physical and mental examinations.

15-11-28. Privilege against self-incrimination.

15-11-29. Protective orders.

15-11-29.1. Parental accountability; court orders; enforcement.

15-11-30. Rights and duties of legal custodian.

15-11-31. Contempt powers; other sanctions.

15-11-32. Modification or vacation of orders; retroactive application.

15-11-33. Transfer when disposition incorporates reunification plan and parents reside in different counties.

15-11-34. Commitment to adult correctional facility prohibited.

15-11-35. Appeals.

15-11-36. Expenses charged to county; payment by parent on court order.

15-11-37. Supervision fees.

15-11-38. Community based risk reduction programs.

15-11-39. Risk assessments or risk and needs assessments; case plans; issuance of orders.

15-11-40. Information sharing; confidentiality.

15-11-41. Compliance with privacy laws.

15-12-1. Definitions.

15-12-1.1. Exemptions from jury duty.

15-12-2. Legislators excused.

15-12-3. Term of service on jury.

15-12-4. Eligibility of person to serve as a trial or grand juror.

15-12-5. Service at next term when term not held.

15-12-6. Fees of special criminal bailiffs.

15-12-7. Compensation of court bailiffs and expense allowance for trial or grand jurors.

15-12-8. Expense allowance when no grand jury impaneled.

15-12-9. Expense allowance of persons who appear but are not sworn as trial or grand juror.

15-12-10. Juror’s failure to appear or unauthorized absence; contempt.

15-12-11. Appointment of jury clerk and other personnel; trial or grand juror questionnaires; construction with other laws.

15-12-12. Power of chief judge of superior court to appoint a jury clerk and other necessary personnel; juror qualifications.

15-14-1. Power of superior court judges to appoint and remove; oath; duties.

15-14-2. Power of city court judges to appoint; compensation.

15-14-3. Power of division judges to appoint and remove; oath; duties.

15-14-4. Additional court reporters; typists; equipment.

15-14-5. Duty to transcribe; certificate.

15-14-6. Contingent expense and travel allowance; notification of appointments and removals.

15-14-7. [Effective until July 1, 2023. See note.] Destruction of notes; how authorized; petition; grounds; notice; order.

15-14-7. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Destruction of notes; how authorized; petition; grounds; notice; order.

15-16-1. Qualification requirements for sheriff; exemptions.

15-16-2. Certain sureties ineligible.

15-16-3. Basic training course; compensation and costs.

15-16-4. Oath of office.

15-16-4.1. Actions in violation of oath.

15-16-5. Required bond.

15-16-6. Examination and approval of bond.

15-16-7. Recordation and filing of bond.

15-16-8. How vacancies filled; failure to appoint; certification required.

15-16-9. Sheriff’s office.

15-16-10. Duties; penalties; electronic storage.

15-16-11. [Reserved] Disposition of books.

15-16-12. Retention of newspapers.

15-16-13. Law enforcement contracts with municipalities authorized; reimbursement to county.

15-16-14. Administration of oaths.

15-16-15. Entries and returns amendable.

15-16-16. Entries and returns nunc pro tunc.

15-16-17. [Reserved] Service and execution of processes from justices’ courts.

15-16-18. Purchase at own sale not permitted.

15-16-19. Fee system abolished; salary.

15-16-20. Minimum annual salary; increase; operating expenses.

15-16-20.1. Additional salary.

15-16-20.2. Monthly contingent expense allowance for the operation of the sheriff’s office.

15-16-21. Fees for sheriff’s services; disposition of fees.

15-16-22. Mileage fees for service outside county.

15-16-23. Appointment of deputy sheriffs; bond.

15-16-24. Liability for misconduct of jailers.

15-16-25. Liability for hire received.

15-16-26. Investigation of charges against sheriff; suspension; additional investigations; assumption of sheriff’s duties; indictment for felony.

15-16-27. Deposit of cash bonds and reserves of professional bondspersons in interest-bearing accounts; disposition of interest.

15-16-28. Creation of merit board; appeals from disciplinary actions.

15-18-1. District attorney as successor to solicitor-general.

15-18-2. Oath of office.

15-18-3. Qualifications.

15-18-4. Effect of attachment of county of residence to different circuit.

15-18-4.1. District attorney performing ordered military duty.

15-18-5. Appointment of substitute for absent or disqualified district attorney.

15-18-6. Duties of district attorney.

15-18-6.1. Representation of state in juvenile court cases.

15-18-7. Representation of state in criminal cases removed to federal court.

15-18-8. [Reserved] Appointment of district attorney as counsel for state officers investigated, charged, accused, or indicted for federal violation in performance of duty.

15-18-9. Authority to enter nolle prosequi.

15-18-10. Compensation of district attorneys; private practice of law prohibited.

15-18-10.1. Annual accountability supplement; exception.

15-18-11. Supplementation of compensation for services under Code Section 19-11-23.

15-18-12. Travel expenses; provision of county vehicle; budget request for state funds.

15-18-13. Payment of costs in appellate courts.

15-18-14. Appointment of assistant district attorneys; qualifications; compensation.

15-18-14.1. Investigators; qualifications; powers; compensation.

15-18-14.2. Victim assistance coordinator.

15-18-15. Chief assistant district attorney; powers and duties in district attorney’s absence.

15-18-16. Substitution of assistant on death or resignation of district attorney.

15-18-17. Employment of administrative personnel generally.

15-18-18. [Reserved] Alternate hiring procedure for secretaries.

15-18-19. State paid personnel; salary schedules.

15-18-20. Additional personnel as state employees.

15-18-20.1. Additional personnel for district attorney’s office.

15-18-21. Qualifications of attorneys and investigators employed by district attorney.

15-18-22. Use of third-year law students and law school staff instructors as legal assistants in criminal proceedings.

15-18-23. Office expenses.

15-18-24. Liability of district attorney; failure to comply as ground for impeachment.

15-18-25. Fine for failure to attend courts.

15-18-26. Taking money or thing of value in exchange for official actions; ground for impeachment.

15-18-27. Allegation of indictable offense committed by district attorney or staff member; procedure if true bill found.

15-18-28. Personnel positions continuation after April 11, 1990.

15-18-29. Honorary office of district attorney emeritus.

15-18-30. Temporary assistance of retired prosecuting attorney.

15-18-31. Referrals to defensive driving programs.

15-19-1. Scope of admission to practice.

15-19-2. Rules governing board of examiners; amount and disposition of examination fees.

15-19-3. Rules governing examinations; time and place thereof.

15-19-4. Duties of attorneys.

15-19-5. Authority of attorney to bind client.

15-19-6. Handling client’s funds.

15-19-7. Proof of authority.

15-19-8. Relief from acts of unauthorized attorney.

15-19-9. Unauthorized appearance as contempt; penalty.

15-19-10. Which of several counsel to be given preference in absence of client.

15-19-11. Attorney’s retainer; recovery for services rendered.

15-19-12. Status of note or obligation given as fee when service not rendered; penalty for transfer.

15-19-13. Right to fees in claim cases.

15-19-14. Liens for services rendered; priority; modes of enforcement; other rights.

15-19-15. Satisfaction of liens.

15-19-16. Liability of attorneys.

15-19-17. Effect of advice of counsel on client’s liability; redress.

15-21-1. Time of payment of fines.

15-21-2. Payment into county treasury of fines and bond forfeitures.

15-21-3. Maintenance of moneys from fines and bond forfeitures in county treasury.

15-21-4. Distribution of fines and bond forfeitures generally; liability of the clerk of the court as to distribution.

15-21-5. Procedure for filing and payment of claims of officers of court when defendant acquitted or person liable is insolvent generally.

15-21-6. [Reserved] Procedure for filing and payment of claims of officers of county courts, notaries public, justices of the peace, and constables generally.

15-21-7. Report by county treasurer to grand jury as to fines and bond forfeitures received and disbursed; compensation of treasurer; effect of Code section upon local laws.

15-21-8. Applicability and effect of Code Sections 15-21-2 through 15-21-7.

15-21-9. Lien of officers for payment of insolvent costs.

15-21-10. Procedure for filing and payment of claims of officers of court when indictment found not true, defendant acquitted, or persons unable to pay.

15-21-11. Priorities for distribution of fines and forfeitures generally.

15-21-12. Contract for collection of moneys owed court.

15-21-13. Priority of payment of claims for fees of solicitors of city courts, sheriffs, clerks, and district attorneys.