Review of convictions shall be by petition for review to the superior court.
History. Code 1981, § 15-10-65 , enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 884, § 2-1; Ga. L. 1987, p. 448, § 2; Ga. L. 2022, p. 767, § 2-10/HB 916.
Delayed effective date.
Code Section 15-10-65 is set out twice in this Code. This version is effective July 1, 2023. For version effective until July 1, 2023, see the preceding version.
The 2022 amendment, effective July 1, 2023, substituted “petition for review” for “certiorari”. See Editor’s notes for applicability.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2022, p. 767, § 3-1/HB 916, not codified by the General Assembly, makes this Code section applicable to petitions for review filed in superior or state court on or after July 1, 2023.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 10 - Magistrate Courts
Article 4 - Violation of Ordinances of Counties and State Authorities
§ 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
§ 15-10-64. Execution Upon Unpaid Fines; Sheriff to Receive Sentenced Persons
§ 15-10-65. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Certiorari to Superior Court
§ 15-10-65. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Petition for Review to Superior Court