Title 15 — Courts
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O.C.G.A. § 15-7-2 Creation of state courts
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The General Assembly may by local law create a state court in any county or counties of this state in which there is no state court, and such court shall be the ‘‘State Court of (whatever county or counties in which the court is located).’’ History. — Code 1981, § 15-7-2, enacted…
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-22 Compensation
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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. History. — Code 1981, § 15-7-22, enacted b…
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-23 Filling vacancies
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In the event of a vacancy in the office of judge of the state court for any reason except the expiration of the term of office, the Governor shall 382 15-7-25 appoint a qualified person who shall serve as provided in Article VI, Section VII, Paragraphs III and IV of the Constituti…
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-24 Ordered military duty
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(a) Any judge of state court who is performing ordered military duty, as defined in Code Section 38-2-279, shall be eligible for reelection in any primary or general election which may be held to elect a successor for the next term of office, and may qualify in absentia as a candi…
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-25 Service by retired judge or judge emeritus
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Constitution of this state, a retired judge or judge emeritus of a state court shall be authorized to serve as judge of a state court upon the call of the judge of such court. When serving in such capacity, the retired judge or judge emerit…
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-26 Council of State Court Judges of Georgia
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(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 t…
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-3 Applicability of chapter; conflicts with local laws
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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. History. —…
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-4 Jurisdiction
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(a) Each state court shall have jurisdiction, within the territorial limits of the county or counties for which it was created and concurrent with the superior courts, over the following matters: (1) The trial of criminal cases below the grade of felony; (2) The trial of civil ac…
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-40 State courts always open; terms of court
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The courts governed by this chapter shall be deemed always open for the disposition of matters properly cognizable by them; however, all trials on the merits shall be conducted at trial terms regularly prescribed by local laws, as now or hereafter amended, creating the individual…
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-41 Courts of record
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The state courts shall be courts of record and shall have a seal; and the minutes, records, and other books and files that are required by law to be kept for the superior courts shall, in the same manner, so far as the jurisdiction of state courts may render necessary, be kept in …
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-43 Applicability of rules of practice
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(a) The general laws and rules of appellate practice and procedure which are applicable to cases appealed from the superior courts of this state shall be applicable to and govern appeals from the state courts. (b) The general laws and rules of practice, pleading, procedure, and e…
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-44 Procedure in attachment and garnishment cases
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(a) Procedure in attachment cases shall be subject to Chapter 3 of Title 18. (b) Procedure in garnishment cases shall be subject to Chapter 4 of Title 18. History. — Code 1981, § 15-7-44, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 1419, § 2. 15-7-45. Jurors.
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-45 Jurors
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Except as otherwise provided in Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 12 of this title, all laws with reference to the number, composition, qualifications, impaneling, challenging, and compensation of jurors in superior courts shall apply to and be observed by state courts. History. — Co…
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-46 No right to grand jury indictment
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The accused in criminal proceedings in a state court shall not have the right to indictment by the grand jury of the county. History. — Code 1981, § 15-7-46, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 1419, § 2.
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-47 Court reporters; waiver; compensation
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(a) Court reporting personnel shall be made available for the reporting of civil and criminal trials in state courts, subject to the laws governing same in the superior courts of this state. (b) Reporting of any trial may be waived by consent of the parties. (c) Appointment of a …
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-48 Clerk’s bond
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Any person who serves as a clerk of any state court, as a qualification of holding his office, shall execute bond in the sum of $25,000.00 for the faithful performance of his duties as clerk, which amount may be increased by local Act. However, any clerk of a superior court who is…
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-49 Remittance of interest from interest-bearing trust accounts
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When funds are paid into the court registry, the clerk shall deposit such funds in interest-bearing trust accounts, and the interest from those funds shall be remitted to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority in accordance with the provisions of subsections (c)…
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-50 Authority of clerks
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Clerks of state courts are authorized and directed to: (1) File and enter all civil case filing and disposition forms; (2) Transmit the data contained on the civil case filing and disposition forms to the Administrative Office of the Courts through electronic means provided by the …
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-60 Local laws
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This chapter is not intended to repeal any local law creating a state court; and, to the extent any such local law does not conflict with the provisions of this chapter, such local law shall remain in full force and effect. History. — Code 1981, § 15-7-60, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, …
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-61 Exemption from Chapter 8
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Courts which come under this chapter shall not be subject to Chapter 8 of this title. History. — Code 1981, § 15-7-61, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 1419, § 2. ARTICLE 5 MUNICIPAL COURT SERVICES
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-80 Municipal court services authorized
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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 392 15-7-82 this article; and the governing authorities of municipalities …
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-81 Contents of contract
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Any contract entered into pursuant to this article shall provide that the county shall furnish municipal court services to the municipality through the officers, employees, and facilities of the state court of the county. Any contract so entered into shall not become effective un…
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-84 Violation of municipal ordinances
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Any limitations upon the punishment which may be imposed for violations of municipal ordinances which are contained in the charter of the municipality shall continue to control in municipal courts operated under this article, and if no such limitation exists the maximum punishmen…
O.C.G.A. § 15-7-85 Limitations on authority granted to municipalities
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(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; 394 15-7-85 (2) A municipality whose charter provides for the election…