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Title 15 - Courts
864 sections · Georgia
- § 15-1-2 — No Jurisdiction by Consent; Waiver of Personal Jurisdiction
- § 15-1-1 — Where Judicial Power Vested
- § 15-1-3 — Powers of Courts Generally
- § 15-1-5 — Effect of Rules of Court
- § 15-1-4 — Extent of Contempt Power
- § 15-1-6 — Court's Acts Not Invalid Without Clerk
- § 15-1-7 — Grounds for Impeachment
- § 15-1-8 — When Judge or Judicial Officer Disqualified
- § 15-1-9 — When Judge Not Disqualified
- § 15-1-9.1 — Requesting Judicial Assistance From Other Courts
- § 15-1-9.2 — Senior Judge of Superior Courts
- § 15-1-9.3 — Senior Judge of State Court, Probate Court, or Juvenile Court; Capital Cases
- § 15-1-10 — Removal of Court Records; Storage
- § 15-1-10.1 — Standards in Determining Grant of Requests for Televising, Videotaping, or Motion Picture Filming of
- § 15-1-11 — Attendance of Judges and Court Personnel At Educational Programs
- § 15-1-12 — Compensation of Probate Court Judges and Superior Court Clerks for Certain Services
- § 15-1-14 — Rules and Requirements for Foreign Language and Hearing Impaired Interpreters
- § 15-1-13 — Prior Removal From Judicial Office As Affecting Qualification for Judicial Office
- § 15-1-15 — Drug Court Divisions
- § 15-1-16 — Mental Health Court Divisions
- § 15-2-1 — One Supreme Judicial District
- § 15-1-18 — Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia; Creation; Membership; Funding; Support
- § 15-1-17 — Veterans Court Divisions
- § 15-2-1.1 — Number of Justices
- § 15-2-2 — When Justice Providentially Prevented From Attending
- § 15-2-3 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) 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
- § 15-2-10 — Through 15-2-15.
- § 15-2-9 — Answers to Questions Certified by Federal Courts
- § 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 Ge
- § 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 — Compensation of Sheriff
- § 15-2-24 — Compensation of Officers and Employees
- § 15-2-40 — Term of Office; Oath
- § 15-2-41 — Deputy Clerks
- § 15-2-42 — Employees in Clerk's Office
- § 15-2-44 — How Costs Taxed; Notice of Appeal and Transcript Not Recorded
- § 15-2-45 — Compensation; Disposition of Fees
- § 15-2-46 — Disposition of Costs
- § 15-2-47 — Attorneys Liable for Costs
- § 15-3-1 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Composition; Divisions; How Case is Heard and Decisions Overruled; Q
- § 15-3-2 — Terms of Court
- § 15-3-3 — Jurisdiction Over Certain Crimes
- § 15-3-4 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Election and Term of Office of Judges of Court of Appeals
- § 15-3-5 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Oath of Judges; Compensation
- § 15-3-6 — Compensation of Officers and Employees
- § 15-3-7 — Disposition of Fees
- § 15-3-8 — Compensation of Sheriff of Court
- § 15-3-9 — Law Assistants
- § 15-3-11 — Appointment of Deputy Clerk and Employees by Clerk of Court
- § 15-3-10 — Employment and Salaries of Staff
- § 15-3-12 — Books, Supplies, and Services
- § 15-3-13 — Voluntary Preappeal Settlement Conference Procedure
- § 15-4-1 — Term of Office; Oaths
- § 15-4-2 — Duties
- § 15-4-3 — Publication of Synopsis in Lieu of Entire Decision
- § 15-4-4 — Assistant Reporter
- § 15-4-5 — Compensation
- § 15-5-1 — Short Title
- § 15-4-6 — Employment and Salaries of Staff
- § 15-5-2 — Judicial Administration Districts
- § 15-5-3 — District Councils Created
- § 15-5-4 — Election of District Administrative Judge; Term; Removal
- § 15-5-5 — Duties of District Administrative Judge
- § 15-5-6 — Administrative Assistant; Duties; Compensation
- § 15-5-20 — Judicial Council of Georgia; Powers and Duties; Membership
- § 15-5-21 — Promulgation of Rules for Transcripts and Court Reporters' Fees
- § 15-2-43 — Duties of Clerk
- § 15-5-22 — Administrative Office of the Courts
- § 15-5-23 — Director of Administrative Office of the Courts
- § 15-5-24 — Duties of Administrative Office of the Courts
- § 15-5-25 — Effect of Article on Authority of Courts
- § 15-5-26 — Proposals for Pilot Programs Involving Nonuniform Courts
- § 15-5-40 — Letter-Sized Paper to Be Accepted
- § 15-5-50 — Minimum Amount for Refund
- § 15-5-60 — Contract for Administrative Functions, Services, and Equipment
- § 15-5-80 — Definitions
- § 15-5-80.1 — Georgia Courts Automation Commission
- § 15-5-81 — Advisory Council to Commission
- § 15-5-82 — Authority of Commission; Appointment of Committees
- § 15-5-83 — Commission Assigned to Supreme Court; Authority to Receive and Expend Appropriations
- § 15-5-100 — Creation of Georgia Council of Court Administrators
- § 15-6-1 — Composition of Judicial Circuits
- § 15-6-2 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) 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 — Authority of Judges Generally
- § 15-6-10 — Discharge of Duties
- § 15-6-11 — Authority of Certain Courts to Sit in §s; Clerk's Duties; Discretion of Judges
- § 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
- § 15-6-14 — Selection of Replacement Judge When Disqualified Judge Fails to Act
- § 15-6-13 — Disqualified Judge to Procure Replacement; Failure As Ground of Impeachment
- § 15-6-15 — Assignment by Governor of Alternate for Disabled Judge; Duty of Judge Assigned
- § 15-6-16 — No Authority When Absent From State
- § 15-6-17 — Time and Place of Holding Court Generally; Habeas Corpus and Other Nonjury Proceedings; Satellite Co
- § 15-6-18 — Alternative Locations
- § 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 — Supplementation of Secretary's Salary by County
- § 15-2-25 — Books, Supplies, and Services
- § 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 Carr
- § 15-6-28.1 — Employment of Law Clerks by Chief Judges of Circuits Having Institutions for Carrying Out Death Sent
- § 15-6-29 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Salary of Judges
- § 15-6-29.1 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) 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
- § 15-6-50 — Clerk's Term of Office; Qualifications; Training Requirements; Appointment of Clerk Pro Tempore Duri
- § 15-6-50.1 — Superior Court Clerks Training Council
- § 15-6-50.2 — Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia
- § 15-6-51 — Eligibility to Serve As Other Court Clerk
- § 15-6-52 — Practice of Law Restricted
- § 15-6-53 — Appointment of Clerk; Actions by Interim Clerk; Special Elections
- § 15-6-54 — Appointment by Probate Judge Pending Filling of Vacancy; Duration of Appointment
- § 15-6-55 — Emergency Service by Probate Court Judge; Appointment of Interim Deputy Clerk
- § 15-6-56 — Election to Fill Vacancy; Term of Office; Filling of Vacancies in Counties With Chief Deputy Clerk
- § 15-6-57 — Election to Break Tie
- § 15-6-58 — Oath of Office
- § 15-6-59 — Bond; Appointment of Deputies
- § 15-6-60 — Powers of Clerks
- § 15-6-60.1 — Location of Retained Records; Request for Access to Records; Contracting for Retention; Online Acces
- § 15-6-61 — Duties of Clerks Generally; Computerized Record-Keeping System
- § 15-6-62 — Additional Clerk Duties
- § 15-6-62.1 — Back-Up Records
- § 15-6-63 — Obtaining of Names of Grantors and Grantees Prior to Recordation of Title Transfer
- § 15-6-64 — Duty to Give Notice to Purchasers of Real Property in Certain Counties
- § 15-6-65 — Entry of Civil Cases on Dockets; Order for Trial
- § 15-6-66 — Grantor-Grantee Index
- § 15-6-67 — Recordation of Maps and Plats; Specifications
- § 15-6-68 — Public Access to Maps and Plats
- § 15-6-69 — Effect of Map and Plat Recordation Requirements
- § 15-6-70 — Recordation of Bankruptcy Petition, Decree, or Order; Fees
- § 15-6-71 — Record of Sex Criminal Convictions; Furnishing Record to Georgia Bureau of Investigation
- § 15-6-72 — Recordation and Index of Military Service Records; Confidentiality
- § 15-6-73 — Destruction of Obsolete Records
- § 15-6-74 — Preservation of Newspapers Containing Advertisements
- § 15-6-75 — Investment of Certain Funds; Disposition of Income; Repeal of Code §
- § 15-6-76 — Deposit of Funds in Interest-Bearing Account; Repeal of Code §
- § 15-6-76.1 — Investing or Depositing Funds; Depositing Funds Paid Into Court Registry
- § 15-6-77 — Fees; Construction of Other Fee Provisions
- § 15-6-77.1 — Additional Fees in Counties With Populations of 550,000 or More; Disposition of Such Fees
- § 15-6-77.2 — Costs for Clerk's Services in Counties With Populations of 640,000 or More; Time for Payment of Cost
- § 15-6-77.3 — Additional Fees in Counties With Populations in Unincorporated Areas of 350,000 or More
- § 15-6-77.4 — Additional Divorce Case Filing Fee for Children's Trust Fund
- § 15-6-79 — Payment of Unpaid Costs in Felony Cases
- § 15-6-78 — Veterans Not to Be Charged for Recordation of Discharge Certificates
- § 15-6-80 — Payment of Transcript Costs to Clerk Before Transmittal
- § 15-6-81 — Failure to Perform Duty Punishable As Contempt
- § 15-6-82 — Governor Ordering Investigation of Clerk of Court; Suspension of Clerk
- § 15-6-83 — Clerk's Liability
- § 15-6-84 — Clerk's Liability After Retirement
- § 15-6-85 — Clerks' Offices Subject to Grand Jury Examination; Written Report
- § 15-6-86 — Location of Clerk's Office in Place Other Than Courthouse; Storage of Archival or Inactive Records i
- § 15-6-87 — Furnishing of Fixtures, Supplies, and Equipment to Clerk
- § 15-6-87.1 — Participation in State-Wide County Computerized Information Network; Authorized Fees
- § 15-6-88 — Minimum Annual Salary Schedule
- § 15-6-88.1 — Adjustment of Schedule for Certain Counties Containing Federal Land
- § 15-6-88.2 — Monthly Contingent Expense Allowance Schedule for the Clerk's Office
- § 15-6-89 — Additional Remuneration for Certain Services
- § 15-6-90 — Longevity Increases; Operational Expenses; Local Laws
- § 15-6-91 — Effect of Salary Provisions on Local Legislation
- § 15-6-93 — Office Hours
- § 15-6-94 — Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority
- § 15-6-95 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Priorities of Distribution of Fines, Bond Forfeitures, Surcharges, A
- § 15-6-96 — Clerk As Custodian of Records; Contracts to Market Records or Computer Generated Data for Profit
- § 15-6-92 — Continuation of Fee System
- § 15-6-97 — State-Wide Uniform Automated Information System; Additional Powers and Duties of Georgia Superior Co
- § 15-6-97.1 — Civil Case Information System; Funding
- § 15-6-97.2 — Maintenance of Uniform Automated Electronic Information System for Carbon Sequestration Registry
- § 15-6-98 — Collection and Remittal of Fees
- § 15-6-99 — Re-Creation of Grantor and Grantee Indexes
- § 15-6-100 — Clerk's Expenditure of Funds
- § 15-7-2 — Creation of State Courts
- § 15-7-3 — Applicability of Chapter; Conflicts With Local Laws
- § 15-7-20 — Number of and Work Status of Judges Determined by Local Law; Elections
- § 15-7-4 — Jurisdiction
- § 15-7-21 — Qualifications; Restrictions on Practice of Law; Removal, Discipline, and Involuntary Retirement
- § 15-7-22 — Compensation
- § 15-7-23 — Filling Vacancies
- § 15-7-25 — Service by Retired Judge or Judge Emeritus
- § 15-7-24 — Ordered Military Duty
- § 15-7-26 — Council of State Court Judges of Georgia
- § 15-7-41 — Courts of Record
- § 15-7-40 — State Courts Always Open; Terms of Court
- § 15-7-43 — Applicability of Rules of Practice
- § 15-7-42 — Hearing on Merits in Open Court; Proceedings Allowed in Chambers
- § 15-7-44 — Procedure in Attachment and Garnishment Cases
- § 15-7-46 — No Right to Grand Jury Indictment
- § 15-7-45 — Jurors
- § 15-7-47 — Court Reporters; Waiver; Compensation
- § 15-7-48 — Clerk's Bond
- § 15-7-49 — Remittance of Interest From Interest-Bearing Trust Accounts
- § 15-7-50 — Authority of Clerks
- § 15-7-60 — Local Laws
- § 15-7-61 — Exemption From Chapter 8
- § 15-7-80 — Municipal Court Services Authorized
- § 15-7-81 — Contents of Contract
- § 15-7-82 — Authority to Act As Judges, Officers, and Personnel of Municipal Court
- § 15-7-83 — Judges, Officers, Pleadings, Process, and Papers of Municipal Court; Separate Dockets and Records
- § 15-7-84 — Violation of Municipal Ordinances
- § 15-7-85 — Limitations on Authority Granted to Municipalities
- § 15-8-1 — City Courts As Courts of Record
- § 15-8-2 — Judge Ineligible for Municipal Office or Appointment
- § 15-8-3 — When Judges of City Courts May Preside in Other City Courts
- § 15-8-5 — Deputy Clerks; Appointment; Powers and Duties
- § 15-8-4 — Transfer of Criminal Case to Superior Court Upon City Court Judge's Disqualification
- § 15-8-6 — Authorization of Judge of City Court or Like Court to Preside in Municipal Court in Cities With Popu
- § 15-9-1 — Election; Term
- § 15-9-1.1 — Required Training Courses; Filing Certificate of Completion; Expenses
- § 15-9-3 — Restrictions on Practice of Law
- § 15-9-2.1 — Appointment, Compensation, Term, Authority, Qualifications, Training, and Other Limitations of Assoc
- § 15-9-2 — Eligibility for Judgeship; Restrictions on Fiduciary Role
- § 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; Compensation
- § 15-9-11 — Special Election to Fill Vacancy; Term of Person Elected
- § 15-9-11.1 — Assumption of Duties by Chief Clerk Upon Vacancy in Office of Probate Judge; Filling of Vacancy; Com
- § 15-9-12 — Disposition of Unfinished Proceedings of Predecessor
- § 15-9-13 — Procedure When Judge Disqualified or Unable to Act; Compensation
- § 15-9-14 — Sheriffs to Act As Administrators When Probate Judge is Superior Court Clerk in Absence of County Ad
- § 15-9-15 — Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia
- § 15-9-16 — Authority of Retired Judge to Perform Marriage Ceremonies
- § 15-9-30 — Subject Matter Jurisdiction; Powers and Duties Generally; Copy of Official Code of Georgia Annotated
- § 15-9-17 — Serving a Minor or Incapacitated Adult
- § 15-9-18 — Remittance of Interest From Cash Bonds
- § 15-9-30.1 — Jurisdiction in Cases Involving Removal of Obstructions From Roads
- § 15-9-30.2 — Approval of Bonds, Qualification of Officers, and Delivery of Commissions
- § 15-9-30.3 — Jurisdiction Over Game and Fish Code Misdemeanor Violations
- § 15-9-30.5 — Jurisdiction Over Certain Violations of
- § 15-9-30.4 — Jurisdiction Over Violations of Code § 12-3-10 Involving Parks, Historic Sites, and Recreational Are
- § 15-9-30.6 — Jurisdiction Over Certain Drug and Alcohol Offenses
- § 15-9-30.7 — Jurisdiction Over Certain Cases Involving Litter
- § 15-9-30.8 — Jurisdiction Over Certain Cases Involving Operation of Off-Road Vehicle
- § 15-9-30.9 — Jurisdiction Over Certain Animal Control Cases
- § 15-9-31 — Authority of Judge of Probate Court to Grant Administration
- § 15-9-32 — Jurisdiction Over Estate of Nonresident With Property or Cause in Several Counties
- § 15-9-33 — Authority to Administer Oaths
- § 15-9-35 — Power to Cite Absconding Fiduciaries; Publication of Order
- § 15-9-36 — Judges of Probate Courts As Clerks Thereof; Chief Clerk; Powers of Clerks; Uncontested Matters
- § 15-9-38 — Filing of Wills; Confidentiality of Files; Public Docket
- § 15-9-39 — Docket of Applications and Cases
- § 15-9-37 — Duties of Clerks or Probate Judges Acting As Clerks
- § 15-9-40 — Filing and Recording of Proceedings; Fees
- § 15-9-41 — Minutes of Proceedings
- § 15-9-42 — Docket of Fiduciaries
- § 15-9-43 — Preservation of Newspapers
- § 15-9-44 — Use of Photostatic and Photographic Equipment
- § 15-9-45 — Filing of Photostatic Records
- § 15-9-47 — Default Judgments
- § 15-9-46 — Validity of Photostatic Records
- § 15-9-60 — Fees
- § 15-9-60.1 — Additional Marriage License Fee for Children's Trust Fund
- § 15-9-61 — Payment of Fees Prerequisite to Filing; Affidavit of Indigence
- § 15-9-62 — Issuance of Writ of Fieri Facias for Fees; Defenses
- § 15-9-63 — Schedule of Minimum Salaries
- § 15-9-63.1 — Compensation for Services As Magistrate or Chief Magistrate; Longevity Increases
- § 15-9-64 — Supplement to Minimum Salaries
- § 15-9-64.1 — Monthly Contingent Expense Allowance Schedule for the Operation of the Probate Judge's Office
- § 15-9-65 — Longevity Increases
- § 15-9-66 — Effect of Minimum Salary Provisions on Judges in Office on July 1, 1991; Expenses Not Covered by Sal
- § 15-9-68 — Limitation of Probate Judge's Fees
- § 15-9-67 — Fee Systems Continued Until Enactment of Local Legislation
- § 15-9-80 — Location of Office
- § 15-9-81 — Additional Offices Authorized in Certain Counties
- § 15-9-82 — Place and Time for Holding Court
- § 15-9-83 — Time for Transacting Business; Calendar
- § 15-9-84 — Adjournments
- § 15-9-85 — Adjournment by Appointed Person
- § 15-9-86 — Petitions; Notice and Service Thereof
- § 15-9-86.1 — Citations and Responsive Pleadings in Certain Types of Proceedings
- § 15-9-87 — Contents of Order
- § 15-9-88 — Objections or Caveats to Order
- § 15-9-89 — Amendment of Petition and Caveat
- § 15-9-90 — Forms for Probate Court; Local Alteration
- § 15-9-100 — Creation of Probate Judges Training Council; Duties of Council
- § 15-9-101 — Powers; Bond of Personnel; Audits
- § 15-9-102 — Composition; Terms of Office; Vacancies
- § 15-9-120 — Definitions
- § 15-9-121 — Jury Trials in Civil Cases
- § 15-9-122 — Applicability of Laws and Rules
- § 15-9-123 — Appeal
- § 15-9-104 — Eligibility of Councilmember to Hold Office of Judge of Probate Court
- § 15-9-124 — Enforcement of Judgments
- § 15-9-34 — Contempt Powers
- § 15-9-125 — Jurors
- § 15-9-126 — Fees
- § 15-9-127 — Concurrent Jurisdiction With Superior Courts
- § 15-9-140 — Jurisdiction of Judges
- § 15-9-141 — Retired Judges; Senior Judge Appointment; Written Request for Assistance
- § 15-9-150 — Requesting District Attorney to Prosecute Criminal Cases; Creation of Prosecuting Attorney Position
- § 15-9-153 — Determining If Prosecuting Attorney Shall Be Full Time or Part Time; Limitations on Private Practice
- § 15-9-151 — Qualifications of Prosecuting Attorney; Appointment of Assistant District Attorneys
- § 15-9-152 — Oath of Office
- § 15-9-154 — Disqualification of Prosecuting Attorney
- § 15-9-156 — Compensation; Reimbursement of Expenses
- § 15-9-157 — Additional Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys, Employees, or Independent Contractors; Duties; Compensat
- § 15-9-155 — Prosecuting Attorney's Duties; Authority
- § 15-9-158 — Qualifications of Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys; Assistance by Qualified Law Student or Law School
- § 15-10-1 — Creation of Magistrate Courts
- § 15-10-2 — General Jurisdiction
- § 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
- § 15-10-6 — Local Court Rules
- § 15-10-5 — Offices, Courtrooms, and Equipment
- § 15-10-7 — Council of Magistrate Court Judges
- § 15-10-8 — Authority of Retired Magistrate to Perform Marriage Ceremonies
- § 15-10-20.1 — Qualifying in Absentia for Magistrates Serving on Active Military Duty
- § 15-10-20 — Number; Selection; Term; Filling Vacancies; Chief Magistrate; Bonds; Certain Judges Removed by Feder
- § 15-10-21 — Powers and Duties of Chief Magistrate
- § 15-10-22 — Qualifications; Restrictions on Practice of Law
- § 15-10-23.1 — Monthly Contingent Expense Allowance for the Operation of the Magistrate Court
- § 15-10-23 — Minimum Compensation; Annual Salary; Increases; Supplements.
- § 15-10-24 — Discipline, Removal, and Involuntary Retirement
- § 15-10-25 — Training Requirements; Payment of Training Costs
- § 15-10-26 — Conflicts Between Local Ordinances and Local Acts
- § 15-10-40 — Applicability of Article
- § 15-10-41 — No Jury Trials; Appeal
- § 15-10-42 — Applicability of the Civil Practice Act
- § 15-10-43 — Statement of Claim; Service of Process; Answer to Claim; Default Judgments; Opening of Default; Reli
- § 15-10-44 — Trial Procedure
- § 15-9-103 — Meetings; Officers; Reimbursement of Expenses
- § 15-10-45 — Compulsory and Permissive Counterclaims
- § 15-10-46 — Ordering Deferred Partial Payment of Judgment
- § 15-10-47 — Effect, Recordation, Execution, and Enforcement of Money Judgments; Fee for Recordation
- § 15-10-48 — Form of Statement of Claim, Verification, and Notice
- § 15-10-49 — Procedure in Attachment, Garnishment, Dispossessory, and Distress Warrant Proceedings
- § 15-10-50 — Interrogatories to Judgment Debtor; Form; Contempt; Authorized Discovery Procedures
- § 15-10-51 — Authorizing Clerks to Sign Notices and Summonses
- § 15-10-52 — Party Name in Action
- § 15-10-53 — Filing Documents by Electronic Means
- § 15-10-54 — Use of Personally Identifiable Data in Court Documentation; Redaction
- § 15-10-60 — Applicability of Article; Suspended Sentences
- § 15-10-61 — No Right to Trial by Jury; Right of Removal to State or Superior Court
- § 15-10-62 — Prosecution Upon Citation or Accusation; Service; Arrest
- § 15-10-63 — Use of Citations; Arrests
- § 15-10-63.1 — Cash Bonds
- § 15-10-64 — Execution Upon Unpaid Fines; Sheriff to Receive Sentenced Persons
- § 15-10-65 — Certiorari to Superior Court
- § 15-10-66 — Prosecuting Attorney
- § 15-10-80 — Filing Fee; Service of Process Costs; Writ of Fieri Facias Fee; Costs Taxed to Losing Party
- § 15-10-81 — Costs Upon Conviction of Violation of Ordinance
- § 15-10-82 — Hearing Fee on Application for Search or Arrest Warrant or Deposit Account Fraud Citation; No Fee As
- § 15-10-83 — Constables' Fees for Levies and Judicial Sales
- § 15-10-85 — Fees and Costs to Be Deposited Into County Treasury
- § 15-10-84 — Fee for Administering Oath
- § 15-10-86 — Law Library Fees
- § 15-10-87 — Transfer of Filing Fee Upon Transfer of Case to State or Superior Court; Failure to Transmit Fee
- § 15-10-101 — Eligibility of Constables
- § 15-10-102 — Powers and Duties of Constables
- § 15-10-100 — Appointment of Constables; Compensation; Chief Constable
- § 15-10-103 — Constables' Power to Arrest
- § 15-10-105.1 — Powers and Duties of Clerk
- § 15-10-105 — Selection of Clerk; Compensation; Eligibility
- § 15-10-104 — Exemption of Constables From Peace Officer Training and Employment Laws
- § 15-10-105.2 — Monthly Contingent Expense Allowance for the Operation of the Magistrate Court
- § 15-10-106 — Appointment of Other Court Personnel; Compensation
- § 15-10-121 — Transfer of Pending Cases to Magistrate Courts
- § 15-10-120 — Certain Officials to Become Magistrates; Term of Office
- § 15-10-122 — Courts Exempt From Chapter
- § 15-10-123 — Local Law References to Justices of the Peace Deemed References to Magistrates
- § 15-10-130 — Short Title
- § 15-10-131 — Definitions
- § 15-10-132 — Creation of Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council
- § 15-10-27 — Continuation of Certain County Civil Court Officials As Magistrate Court Officials
- § 15-10-133 — Oath; Certificate of Appointment
- § 15-10-134 — Officers; Quorum; Minutes; Annual Report
- § 15-10-135 — Compensation and Reimbursement of Members
- § 15-10-136 — Powers and Duties
- § 15-10-137 — Training Requirements of Certified Magistrates
- § 15-10-150 — Contract With Municipality
- § 15-10-151 — Services Provided Through Office of Magistrate
- § 15-10-153 — Styling of Municipal Court Judges, Officers, Pleadings, and Records
- § 15-10-152 — Municipal Jurisdiction
- § 15-10-154 — Applicability of Municipal Charter and Ordinances
- § 15-10-200 — Applicability; Penalty
- § 15-10-202 — Procedure
- § 15-10-201 — Jury Trials
- § 15-10-203 — Optional Procedure for Forfeiture of Bonds on Misdemeanor Deposit Account Fraud Violations; Failure
- § 15-10-220 — Creation of Office; Qualifications
- § 15-10-221 — Assumption of Duties and Powers of Magistrate
- § 15-10-222 — Oath of Office
- § 15-10-223 — Training
- § 15-10-240 — Remittance of Interest From Funds
- § 15-10-260 — Jurisdiction; Penalties
- § 15-10-261 — Waiver of Jury Trial
- § 15-10-262 — Prosecutorial Procedure
- § 15-10-263 — No Contest Cash Bonds; Other Bonds
- § 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
- § 15-11-10 — 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
- § 15-11-30 — Rights and Duties of Legal Custodian
- § 15-10-155 — Exceptions
- § 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
- § 15-11-38 — Community Based Risk Reduction Programs
- § 15-11-37 — Supervision Fees
- § 15-11-39 — Risk Assessments or Risk and Needs Assessments; Case Plans
- § 15-11-40 — Information Sharing; Confidentiality
- § 15-11-41 — Compliance With Privacy Laws
- § 15-11-50 — Creation of Juvenile Courts; Appointment of Judges
- § 15-11-51 — Qualification of Judges
- § 15-11-52 — Terms and Compensation of Judges
- § 15-11-53 — Practice of Law by Judges
- § 15-11-54 — Administration and Expenses of Juvenile Courts
- § 15-11-56 — Simultaneous Service by Judges
- § 15-11-55 — Applicability of Local Laws
- § 15-11-57 — Commissioning of Juvenile Court Judges; Appointment of Associate Juvenile Court Judges
- § 15-11-58 — Council of Juvenile Court Judges; Role; Director
- § 15-11-9 — Authority to Issue Arrest Warrants
- § 15-11-59 — Educational Seminars
- § 15-11-60 — Associate Juvenile Court Judges; Qualifications
- § 15-11-62 — Pro Tempore Juvenile Court Judges
- § 15-11-61 — Associate Juvenile Court Traffic Judges
- § 15-11-63 — Clerks and Other Personnel
- § 15-11-64 — Collection of Information by Juvenile Court Clerks
- § 15-11-65 — Training Requirements for Juvenile Court Clerks
- § 15-11-66 — Appointment and Salaries of Probation and Intake Officers
- § 15-11-67 — Duties of Probation or Community Supervision Officers
- § 15-11-68 — Duties of Juvenile Court Intake Officers
- § 15-11-650 — Purpose of Article
- § 15-11-69 — Transfer of Probation and Intake Services and Employees to Department of Juvenile Justice
- § 15-11-651 — Definitions
- § 15-11-652 — Stay of Proceedings Regarding Child Who May Not Be Mentally Competent to Stand Trial; Appointment of
- § 15-11-653 — Evaluation of a Child's Mental Condition; Procedures; Written Reports; Additional Evaluations
- § 15-11-654 — Transfer of Proceedings
- § 15-11-655 — Mental Competency Hearing; Burden of Proof; Notice; Rights During Hearing; Procedure; Findings
- § 15-11-657 — Restoration to Competency; Remediation Orders and Reports
- § 15-11-656 — Disposition of Incompetent Child; Competency Remediation
- § 15-11-658 — Disposition of a Child Found Unrestorably Incompetent to Proceed
- § 15-11-659 — Court's Duty When Child Found Unrestorably Incompetent to Proceed
- § 15-11-660 — Review Hearings
- § 15-11-680 — Short Title
- § 15-11-681 — Definitions
- § 15-11-682 — Parental Notification of Abortion; Hearing; Venue
- § 15-11-684 — Conduct of Hearing; Appeal
- § 15-11-683 — Time and Notice of Hearing
- § 15-11-685 — Applicability to Nonresidents
- § 15-11-686 — Medical Emergency
- § 15-11-687 — Immunity of Health Care Provider Acting in Good Faith
- § 15-11-688 — Penalty
- § 15-11-701 — Sealing of Files and Records; Hearings; Limitations on Disclosure; Identity of Victim
- § 15-11-700 — Admission to Hearings of General Public and Media
- § 15-11-702 — Children's Fingerprints, Photographs, and Names
- § 15-11-703 — Use of Disposition and Evidence
- § 15-11-704 — Public Inspection of Court Files and Records; Use in Subsequent Juvenile or Criminal Prosecution
- § 15-11-705 — Child in Need of Services Records; Penalty for Disclosure
- § 15-11-706 — Records for Cases Handled Through Informal Adjustment, Mediation, or Other Nonadjudicatory Procedure
- § 15-11-707 — Notice to School Superintendent
- § 15-11-708 — Separation of Juvenile and Adult Records for Law Enforcement; Inspection; Limited Fingerprint Access
- § 15-11-709 — Preservation and Destruction of Records; Computer Retrieval
- § 15-11-710 — Exchange of Information
- § 15-11-721 — Petition Requirements
- § 15-11-720 — Conditions Under Which Emancipation May Occur
- § 15-11-722 — Summons, Answer, and Time Limitations
- § 15-11-723 — Appointment of Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem; Affidavits of Adults Supporting Emancipation
- § 15-11-724 — Standard of Proof
- § 15-11-726 — Rescission of Emancipation Order
- § 15-11-725 — Emancipation Hearing; Findings
- § 15-11-727 — Rights of Emancipated Child; Limitations of Parental Obligations
- § 15-11-728 — Duty to Support; Ability to Marry
- § 15-11-740 — Short Title; Purpose
- § 15-11-741 — Definitions
- § 15-11-742 — Creation of the Office of Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; Staff and Personnel; Contra
- § 15-11-743 — Duties of Advocate
- § 15-11-745 — Discrimination or Retaliation Prohibited Against Persons Making Complaints or Providing Information
- § 15-11-744 — Rights and Powers of Advocate; Subpoena; Judicial Actions
- § 15-11-747 — Child Advocate Advisory Committee; Membership; Role of Committee
- § 15-11-746 — Investigation of Complaints
- § 15-12-1 — Definitions
- § 15-12-1.1 — Exemptions From Jury Duty
- § 15-12-3 — Term of Service on Jury
- § 15-12-2 — Legislators Excused
- § 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
- § 15-12-8 — Expense Allowance When No Grand Jury Impaneled
- § 15-12-7 — Compensation of Court Bailiffs and Expense Allowance for Trial or Grand Jurors
- § 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 Wit
- § 15-12-20 — Through 15-12-24.
- § 15-12-12 — Power of Chief Judge of Superior Court to Appoint a Jury Clerk and Other Necessary Personnel; Juror
- § 15-12-40 — Ineligibility to Serve As Trial Juror
- § 15-12-40.1 — State-Wide Master Jury List; Driver's License Information; List of Registered Voters; Random List of
- § 15-12-40.2 — Through 15-12-43
- § 15-12-43.1 — Review of County Master Jury List
- § 15-12-44 — Procedures on Loss or Destruction of Jury Box or Jury List
- § 15-12-45 — Loss or Destruction of Precepts
- § 15-12-44.1 — Safeguarding of Master Jury Lists; Development of State-Wide System to Ensure Preservation of Jury D
- § 15-12-46 — Adjournment of Term Pending Choosing of Trial or Grand Jurors
- § 15-13-2 — Liability of Sheriffs to Damage Action or Contempt
- § 15-13-1 — Officers of Court Liability
- § 15-13-4 — Rule Nisi; Service
- § 15-13-3 — Demand for Money Collected; Interest From Date of Demand; Verified Copy As Evidence
- § 15-13-5 — Verified Answer; Jury Trial; Disposition
- § 15-13-6 — When Rule Absolute Granted Without Notice
- § 15-13-7 — Liability of Magistrates and Constables to Rule Nisi
- § 15-13-9 — Deputy Sheriff's Liability; Effect on Sheriff
- § 15-13-10 — Appointment of Special Officer to Execute Rule or Order Against Sheriff or Deputy
- § 15-13-8 — Retired Officers Subject to Court Order
- § 15-13-11 — Rule Absolute As Lien on Officer's Property
- § 15-13-12 — Date of Lien Against Officer's Property
- § 15-13-13 — When Officer May Pay Money Over to Plaintiff; Claims; Distribution by Court; Effect on Notified Part
- § 15-13-31 — Receipt for Fees to Be Given; Penalty
- § 15-13-30 — Fees Not Generally Charged to State; Exceptions
- § 15-13-14 — Punishment for Improper Return or Failure to Pay Over Money Received
- § 15-13-32 — Penalty for Excessive Fees
- § 15-13-33 — Table of Fees to Be Kept
- § 15-13-34 — Treble Costs Against Plaintiffs
- § 15-13-35 — Demanding Excessive Costs; Penalty
- § 15-13-36 — Restrictions on Charging Prosecuting Attorneys Fees for Certified Copies of Records
- § 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
- § 15-14-6 — Contingent Expense and Travel Allowance; Notification of Appointments and Removals
- § 15-14-5 — Duty to Transcribe; Certificate
- § 15-14-4 — Additional Court Reporters; Typists; Equipment
- § 15-14-7 — Destruction of Notes; How Authorized; Petition; Grounds; Notice; Order
- § 15-14-20 — Short Title
- § 15-14-22 — Definitions
- § 15-14-23 — Judicial Council of Georgia As Agency of Judiciary for Purposes of Article
- § 15-14-21 — Purpose
- § 15-14-24 — Board of Court Reporting of Judicial Council; Creation; Composition; Term; Vacancies; Removal
- § 15-14-25 — Oath of Office; Filing; Certificate of Appointment
- § 15-14-27 — Administrative Work As Duty of Administrative Office of the Courts; Director to Serve As Secretary o
- § 15-14-26 — Chairperson; Election; Term; Rules and Regulations
- § 15-14-28 — Certificate Required
- § 15-14-29 — Qualifications for Certification; Individuals With Disabilities
- § 15-14-30 — Application for Testing; Fee; Time of Examinations; Conduct and Grading
- § 15-14-31 — Renewal of Certificate; Fee; Automatic Revocation of Suspended Certificate
- § 15-14-32 — Use of Title or Abbreviation
- § 15-14-33 — Refusing or Revoking Certificate or Temporary Permit or Discipline of Person; Disciplinary Actions;
- § 15-14-34 — Temporary Permits
- § 15-14-35 — Injunction Against Violations; Remedy Cumulative
- § 15-14-36 — Penalties for Violations
- § 15-14-37 — Prohibition Against Certain Contracts for Court Reporting Services; Applicability; Registration; Rul
- § 15-15-2 — Office of Receiver of Child Support; Establishment; Appointment of Receiver; Term; Removal; Addition
- § 15-15-3 — Receiver's Oath of Office and Bond; Employees' Bonds
- § 15-15-4 — Duties of Child Support Receiver
- § 15-15-4.1 — Contempt Action by Child Support Receiver When Payments Not Made in Accordance With Order
- § 15-15-5 — Fees and Costs; Disposition; Records
- § 15-15-6 — Salaries
- § 15-15-7 — Office Space; Expenses
- § 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
- § 15-16-6 — Examination and Approval of Bond
- § 15-16-5 — Required 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
- § 15-16-11 — Disposition of Books
- § 15-16-10 — Duties; Penalties; Electronic Storage
- § 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 — Service and Execution of Processes From Justices' Courts
- § 15-16-18 — Purchase At Own Sale Not Permitted
- § 15-16-19 — Fee System Abolished; Salary
- § 15-16-20.1 — Additional Salary
- § 15-16-20 — Minimum Annual Salary; Increase; Operating Expenses
- § 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
- § 15-16-27 — Deposit of Cash Bonds and Reserves of Professional Bondspersons in Interest-Bearing Accounts; Dispos
- § 15-16-26 — Investigation of Charges Against Sheriff; Suspension; Additional Investigations; Assumption of Sheri
- § 15-16-28 — Creation of Merit Board; Appeals From Disciplinary Actions
- § 15-16-40 — Honorary Office Created; Qualifications; Certificate; Effect
- § 15-16-50 — Short Title
- § 15-16-52 — Definitions
- § 15-16-51 — Use of Sheriff's Office Name
- § 15-16-54 — Symbol, Seal, or Badge of Sheriff's Office; Unauthorized Use
- § 15-16-53 — Unauthorized Use of Sheriff's Office Name a Violation
- § 15-16-55 — Requests to Use Sheriff's Office Symbols
- § 15-16-56 — Injunction to Restrain Violation
- § 15-16-57 — Civil Penalty; Attorney's Fees
- § 15-16-58 — Damages Recoverable for Unauthorized Use of Symbols
- § 15-16-59 — Violation a Felony; Penalty
- § 15-17-1 — Through 15-17-21.
- § 15-18-2 — Oath of Office
- § 15-18-1 — District Attorney As Successor to Solicitor-General
- § 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
- § 15-18-6 — Duties of District Attorney
- § 15-18-5 — Appointment of Substitute for Absent or Disqualified District Attorney
- § 15-18-7 — Representation of State in Criminal Cases Removed to Federal Court
- § 15-18-6.1 — Representation of State in Juvenile Court Cases
- § 15-18-8 — Appointment of District Attorney As Counsel for State Officers Investigated, Charged, Accused, or In
- § 15-18-9 — Authority to Enter Nolle Prosequi
- § 15-18-10 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Compensation of District Attorneys; Private Practice of Law Prohibit
- § 15-18-11 — Supplementation of Compensation for Services Under Code § 19-11-23
- § 15-18-10.1 — (Effective January 1, 2016) Annual Accountability Supplement; Exception
- § 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 — 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 Proc
- § 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 B
- § 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
- § 15-18-40 — Prosecuting Attorneys' Council Established; Purpose and Functions
- § 15-18-42 — Meetings; Officers; Reimbursement for Expenses
- § 15-18-41 — Composition of Council; Election and Term of Office; Filling of Vacancies; Removal
- § 15-18-43 — Members Not Ineligible for Office
- § 15-18-44 — Powers and Duties; Employees' Bonds; Audits
- § 15-18-45 — Authorization to Conduct or Approve Training Programs; Requirements for Designated Special Drug Pros
- § 15-18-46 — Prohibited Activities
- § 15-18-47 — Qualifications, Authority, and Duties
- § 15-18-60 — Establishment of Solicitor-General; Term; Vacancies; Service by District Attorney; Multicounty Servi
- § 15-18-61 — Oath
- § 15-18-62 — Requirements
- § 15-18-63 — Part-Time and Full-Time Solicitors-General and Employees; Private Practice of Law
- § 15-18-64 — Leave of Absence; Ordered Military Duty
- § 15-18-65 — Disqualification; Solicitor-General Pro Tempore
- § 15-18-66 — Duties; Authority
- § 15-18-67 — Compensation
- § 15-18-68 — Reimbursement for Expenses
- § 15-18-69 — Payment of Costs and Fees by State
- § 15-18-70 — Chief or Acting Assistant Solicitor-General
- § 15-18-70.1 — Acting Solicitor-General in the Event of Death or Resignation
- § 15-18-71 — Additional Personnel and Employees
- § 15-18-72 — Qualifications of Personnel
- § 15-18-73 — Offices, Utilities, Equipment, Supplies, Expenses, Costs, Materials
- § 15-18-74 — Liability; Immunity From Suit; Liability Insurance or Contracts of Indemnity
- § 15-18-80 — Policy and Procedure
- § 15-18-81 — Court Costs
- § 15-18-82 — Definition
- § 15-18-90 — Applicability of Article
- § 15-18-91 — Creation of Office of Prosecuting Attorney of Municipal Court; Term; Cooperative Efforts
- § 15-18-92 — Criteria for Appointment; Consent
- § 15-18-93 — Oath of Office
- § 15-18-94 — Employment Status; Additional Duties
- § 15-18-95 — Disqualification or Incapacity of Prosecuting Attorney; Substitution
- § 15-18-97 — Compensation for Prosecuting Attorney
- § 15-18-96 — Authority of Prosecuting Attorney
- § 15-18-98 — Appointment of Staff
- § 15-18-99 — Qualifications of Prosecutors
- § 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
- § 15-19-9 — Unauthorized Appearance As Contempt; Penalty
- § 15-19-8 — Relief From Acts of Unauthorized Attorney
- § 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
- § 15-19-30 — Establishment of Unified State Bar Authorized
- § 15-19-31 — Adoption of Rules for Organization and Government of State Bar
- § 15-19-32 — Option of Jury Trial Prior to Final Order or Disbarment
- § 15-19-33 — Procedure for Adoption of Rules
- § 15-19-34 — Amendment of Rules
- § 15-19-51 — Unauthorized Practice of Law Forbidden
- § 15-19-52 — Lawful Acts by Parties Involved; Banking Advice; Legal Instruments; Title Papers
- § 15-19-53 — Examination and Abstract of Titles; Title Insurance; Employment of Attorneys
- § 15-19-54 — Furnishing of Information or Clerical Services to Attorneys Permitted
- § 15-19-55 — Certain Solicitation Prohibited
- § 15-19-56 — Penalty for Prohibited Conduct
- § 15-19-57 — Investigation of Unauthorized Practice of Law
- § 15-19-58 — Injunctive Relief; Venue; Procedure; Other Remedies Not Curtailed
- § 15-19-59 — Authorized Actions by Brokers, Associates, and Salepersons.
- § 15-19-60 — Consumer Action for Damages for Violations.
- § 15-20-1 — Short Title
- § 15-20-2 — Declaration of Purpose
- § 15-20-3 — Definitions
- § 15-20-4 — Application to Establish Legal Aid Agency; Separate Application for Each County
- § 15-20-5 — Showing Required
- § 15-20-6 — Entry of Order; Continuing Jurisdiction of Superior Court Judge
- § 15-20-7 — Malpractice Insurance
- § 15-20-8 — Participants in Legal Aid; Certification by Dean; Oath
- § 15-20-9 — Filing of Dean's Certificate; Duration of Authority to Practice Legal Aid; Termination of Authority
- § 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 Dist
- § 15-21-5 — Procedure for Filing and Payment of Claims of Officers of Court When Defendant Acquitted or Person L
- § 15-21-6 — Procedure for Filing and Payment of Claims of Officers of County Courts, Notaries Public, Justices o
- § 15-21-7 — Report by County Treasurer to Grand Jury As to Fines and Bond Forfeitures Received and Disbursed; Co
- § 15-21-8 — Applicability and Effect of Code §s 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, Defe
- § 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
- § 15-21-30 — Through 15-21-33.
- § 15-21-50 — Limitation Period for Claims Against Fine and Bond Forfeiture Fund for Payment of Costs or Fees; Ext
- § 15-21-51 — Procedure for Extension of Limitation Period
- § 15-21-52 — Payment Into County Treasury of Funds Received As Part of Fine and Bond Forfeiture Fund
- § 15-21-53 — Persons Deemed County Treasurers for Purposes of Article
- § 15-21-54 — Creation of Claim for Benefit of County Against Fine and Bond Forfeiture Fund; Priority of Payment;
- § 15-21-55 — Disposition of Funds Remaining After Claims Against Fine and Bond Forfeiture Fund Paid or Barred by
- § 15-21-56 — Proceedings by Persons Claiming Interest in Fine and Bond Forfeiture Fund
- § 15-21-57 — Effect of Article Upon Duty of Prosecuting Officers and County Treasurers Relating to Accounting for
- § 15-21-58 — Effect of Article Upon Acts Pertaining to Courts in Particular Counties or Cities
- § 15-21-70 — Short Title
- § 15-21-71 — Implementation of Constitutional Provision
- § 15-21-72 — Legislative Intent
- § 15-21-73 — Penalty to Be Imposed in Certain Criminal and Quasi-Criminal and Traffic Cases and Upon Violation of
- § 15-21-74 — Assessment and Collection of Penalties; Transfer of Payments to Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Coope
- § 15-21-75 — Penalty for Delinquent Remission of Moneys
- § 15-21-76 — Failure or Refusal to Remit Moneys
- § 15-21-90 — Short Title
- § 15-21-77 — Appropriations for Law Enforcement or Prosecutorial Officers' Training
- § 15-21-91 — Implementation of Constitutional Provision
- § 15-21-92 — Adoption of County Resolution Required; Contracts Between County and Municipality After January 1, 1
- § 15-21-93 — Imposition of Additional Penalty in Fine Cases; Additional Sum Required When Posting Bail or Bond
- § 15-21-94 — Assessment and Collection of Sums; Deposit Into County Jail Fund; Failure to Remit Sums
- § 15-21-95 — Expenditure of Moneys
- § 15-21-100 — Imposition of Additional Penalty for Certain Offenses
- § 15-21-101 — Collection of Fines and Authorized Expenditures of Funds From County Drug Abuse Treatment and Educat
- § 15-21-110 — Constitutional Authority for Enactment of Article
- § 15-21-111 — Legislative Intent
- § 15-21-112 — Additional Penalty for Violation of Code § 40-6-391
- § 15-21-113 — Assessment and Collection of Penalty; Payment to Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authorit
- § 15-21-114 — Failure to Remit Moneys in Timely Manner
- § 15-21-115 — Failure or Refusal to Remit Sums Due
- § 15-21-130 — Legislative Intent
- § 15-21-131 — Imposition of Additional Fines
- § 15-21-133 — Payment of Additional Sums
- § 15-21-132 — Assessment and Collection of Additional Sums; Reporting; Certification of Victim Assistance Programs
- § 15-21-134 — Refusal to Pay Sums As Provided in This Article
- § 15-21-140 — Authorization of Additional Penalty Assessments for Violations Involving Driving Under the Influence
- § 15-21-141 — Definitions
- § 15-21-142 — Fund Established
- § 15-21-143 — Appointment of Members and Personnel; Agencies
- § 15-21-144 — Expense Allowance and Travel Reimbursement of Members of the Fund
- § 15-21-145 — Duties of the Commission
- § 15-21-146 — Recommendations of Changes in State Programs, Statutes, Policies, and Budgets; Standardization of Ca
- § 15-21-148 — Creation of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
- § 15-21-147 — Acceptance of Federal Funds; Disposition
- § 15-21-149 — Fines; Penalties
- § 15-21-150 — Collection of Fines; Disposition of Moneys Collected
- § 15-21-151 — Additional Fine for Reckless Driving; Disposition
- § 15-21-170 — Short Title
- § 15-21-152 — Duty to Collect; Misdemeanor
- § 15-21-171 — Definitions
- § 15-21-172 — Georgia Driver's Education Commission Established
- § 15-21-173 — Members; Terms; Appointment; Vacancies; Chairperson and Other Officers; Employees
- § 15-21-174 — Commission Members' Expenses
- § 15-21-175 — Powers and Duties Generally
- § 15-21-176 — Commission Recommendations to Governor and General Assembly
- § 15-21-177 — Commission Acceptance of Federal Funds, Gifts and Donations
- § 15-21-178 — Commission Disbursement of Funds for Driver Education and Training
- § 15-21-180 — Disposition of Funds From Additional Penalties
- § 15-21-179 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2016) Additional Penalty for Violation of Traffic Laws or Ordinances
- § 15-21-181 — Report of Funds Received From Additional Penalties; Annual Reporting Requirement; Funds Made Availab
- § 15-21-200 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Authority
- § 15-21-201 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Definitions
- § 15-21-202 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Commission Established; Fund Creation; Disbursement of Proceeds
- § 15-21-203 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Commission Membership; Administration
- § 15-21-204 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Compensation
- § 15-21-205 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Commission Meetings and Responsibilities
- § 15-21-206 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Recommendations Authorized
- § 15-21-207 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Funding Sources
- § 15-21-208 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Financial Penalty; Collection
- § 15-21-209 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) State Operation Assessment Against Adult Entertainment Establishment
- § 15-22-1 — Creation of Commission
- § 15-22-2 — Composition of Commission; Term of Members; Vacancies; Designation of Chairperson; Election of Offic
- § 15-22-3 — Meetings; Quorum; Expense Allowance
- § 15-22-4 — Duties; Powers; Utilization of Resources
- § 15-22-5 — Sunset
- § 15-23-1 — Short Title
- § 15-23-2 — Definitions
- § 15-23-3 — Board of Trustees of County Fund for the Administration of Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs
- § 15-23-4 — Secretary-Treasurers of Boards; Creation of Office; Duties
- § 15-23-5 — Secretary-Treasurers of Boards; Surety Bonds
- § 15-23-6 — Powers and Duties of Boards
- § 15-23-8 — Funds Deposited Into Special Account; Expenditure and Investment; Audits
- § 15-23-7 — Additional Costs in Civil Actions for Purposes of Providing Court-Connected or Court-Referred Altern
- § 15-23-9 — Acceptance of Things of Value by Board for Holding or Investment on Behalf of Program
- § 15-23-10 — Determination of Need As Prerequisite to Establishment of Program
- § 15-23-11 — Compensation of Nonvolunteer Neutrals by the Parties
- § 15-23-12 — Contracting by Boards of Several Counties to Combine Funds; Secretary-Treasurer for Combined Fund; C
- § 15-24-1 — Definitions
- § 15-24-2 — Establishment of Sexual Assault Protocol and Committee; Representatives to Committee; Annual Meeting