Title 15 — Courts
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O.C.G.A. § 15-3A-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Senior Appellate Court Judge’’ means a Judge, Presiding Judge, or Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals appointed to the office created by this chapter. (2) ‘‘Senior Appellate Court Justice’’ means an Associate Justice, Presiding Justice, or…
O.C.G.A. § 15-3A-2 Creation of offices; eligibility; application; appointment
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There is created the office of Senior Appellate Court Justice and the office of Senior Appellate Court Judge. Any Justice of the Supreme Court or Judge of the Court of Appeals who retires pursuant to the provisions of laws of the state retirement system applicable to such Justice…
O.C.G.A. § 15-3A-3 Powers
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A Senior Appellate Court Justice or Judge may exercise judicial power in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, superior court, and all other courts of this state upon the request and the consent of a majority of the judges of the requesting court. History. — Code 1981, § 15-3A-3, …
O.C.G.A. § 15-3A-4 Travel, per diem, and pay allowances
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A Senior Appellate Court Justice or Judge while serving in any of the courts provided for in Code Section 15-3A-3 shall be entitled to receive the same travel, per diem, and pay allowances now or hereafter authorized to be paid to senior judges of the superior court when called. …
O.C.G.A. § 15-3A-5 Basis for resignation
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If a Senior Appellate Court Justice or Judge determines to seek nonjudicial elective public office, accepts appointment to a public office, practices law, or for any reason determines that senior status provided for in this chapter is no longer desirable, such Justice or Judge sh…
O.C.G.A. § 15-3A-6 Applicability
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This chapter shall apply only to those retired or retiring members of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals who expressly indicate in writing to the Governor that they desire appointment to the office of Senior Appellate Court Justice or Judge. History. — Code 1981, § 15-3A-6, e…