Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 15-1-1. Where Judicial Power Vested

The judicial power is vested in such tribunals as are created by the Constitution of this state, such other inferior courts as are or may be established by law, and such persons as are or may be specially invested with powers of a judicial nature.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 197; Code 1868, § 191; Code 1873, § 203; Code 1882, § 203; Civil Code 1895, § 4043; Civil Code 1910, § 4640; Code 1933, § 24-101.
Cross references.
Judicial power of the state, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. VI, Sec. I, Para. I.

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 15 - Courts

Chapter 1 - General Provisions

§ 15-1-1. Where Judicial Power Vested

§ 15-1-2. No Jurisdiction by Consent; Waiver of Personal Jurisdiction

§ 15-1-3. Powers of Courts Generally

§ 15-1-4. Extent of Contempt Power

§ 15-1-5. Effect of Rules of Court

§ 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 Judicial Proceedings

§ 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

§ 15-1-13. Prior Removal From Judicial Office as Affecting Qualification for Judicial Office

§ 15-1-14. Rules and Requirements for Foreign Language and Hearing Impaired Interpreters

§ 15-1-15. Drug Court Divisions

§ 15-1-16. Mental Health Court Divisions

§ 15-1-17. Veterans Court Divisions

§ 15-1-18. Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia; Creation; Membership; Funding; Support

§ 15-1-19. Creation of Operating Under the Influence Court Divisions; Organization and Functions

§ 15-1-20. Definitions; Restrictions on Dissemination of Criminal History Record Information; Conditions Under Which Inspection, Copying, and Use of Restricted Criminal History Record Information Available

§ 15-1-21. Judicial Qualifications Commission Created; Powers, Composition, and Appointment; Term and Removal of Member; Procedures; Confidentiality

§ 15-1-22. Exclusive Agreement for Electronic Filing Service Prohibited

§ 15-1-23. Grant Program for Accountability Courts Serving Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Population; Technical Assistance