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How are superior and state court judges in Georgia chosen? ›

The judges on the Georgia Superior Courts are chosen in nonpartisan elections to serve a four-year terms.

Superior Court judges are elected by the voters to four-year terms in nonpartisan, circuit-wide races. To qualify as a Superior Court judge, a person must be at least 30 years of age, must be a citizen of Georgia for at least three years, and must have practiced law for at least seven years.

Superior Court is responsible for handling cases involving serious crimes (felonies), civil disputes, real estate matters and family and domestic relations issues. State Court handles civil law actions not otherwise within the jurisdiction of Superior Court, dispossessions, misdemeanors, and certain traffic offenses.

It has exclusive, constitutional authority over felony, divorce, and equity cases, and cases regarding title to land. The exclusive jurisdiction of this court also covers such matters as declaratory judgments, habeas corpus, mandamus, quo warranto, and prohibition.

In the Trial Courts, a judge, and sometimes a jury, hears testimony and evidence and decides a case by applying the law to the facts of the case. Superior Courts handle: All criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic tickets) All civil cases (family law, probate, juvenile, and other civil cases)

Section 15-6-4 - Qualifications of judges (a) No individual shall be judge of the superior courts unless, at the time of his or her election, he or she has attained the age of 30 years, has been a citizen of the state for three years, has practiced law for seven years, and is a member in good standing with the State ...

The current total state compensation for Superior Court Judges is $139,970.

RULE 15.

The party seeking entry of a default judgment in any action shall certify to the court the date and type of service effected as shown by court records and that there has been no defensive pleading from the party against whom the judgment is sought.

6.10. All motions to recuse or disqualify a judge presiding in a particular case or proceeding shall be in writing, accompanied by an affidavit asserting the facts upon which the motion is founded, and timely filed.

What is the highest state court in Georgia? ›

The Supreme Court of Georgia is the highest court in the state. What gets decided by this court is generally the last word, although decisions may be petitioned for appeal to the United States Supreme Court if they involve federal constitutional law.

Each of the 159 superior courts operates within one of the state's 49 judicial circuits. Districts include from one to eight counties, and some represents just one county (ex: Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Henry).

No second or subsequent motion for reconsideration by the same party after a first motion has been denied shall be filed except by permission of the Court. No response to a motion for reconsideration is required, but any party wishing to respond must do so expeditiously.

Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs – Supreme Court of Georgia.

The seven Justices of the Court are elected to staggered six-year terms in statewide, non-partisan elections. A candidate for the Supreme Court must have been admitted to the practice of law for at least seven years. Vacancies in the Supreme Court may be filled by appointment of the Governor.

Since 1896, the justices have been elected by the people of the state. The justices are currently elected in statewide non-partisan elections for six-year terms, with any vacancies filled through an appointment by the Governor.

Justices are appointed by the governor or elected in nonpartisan elections.

In general, however, approximately half of the States appoint judges and half elect them. Thirty-one States use commission plans to aid the governor in selecting judges. In four States the governor appoints judges without using a nominating commission, subject to senatorial confirmation.

Judges in Georgia may be removed in one of two ways: By the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia, which may discipline, remove, or retire a judge. The removal or retirement of a judge must be approved by the Georgia Supreme Court.