History. Code 1981, § 15-10-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 461, § 2; Ga. L. 1993, p. 910, § 3; Ga. L. 2019, p. 658, § 1/HB 257.
The 2019 amendment, effective July 1, 2019, deleted “The officers of said council shall consist of a president, a first vice president, a second vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, and such other officers as the council shall deem necessary. The council shall have an executive committee composed of two representatives from each judicial administrative district. No senior magistrate shall serve as an officer of the council or as a regular representative of a judicial administrative district to the executive committee of the council.” following “and bylaws.” at the end of subsection (a).
Cross references.
Proposed rule amendments by The Council of Magistrate Court Judges, Uniform Rules for the Magistrate Courts, Rule 1.4.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 10 - Magistrate Courts
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 15-10-1. Creation of Magistrate Courts
§ 15-10-2. General Jurisdiction; Authority of Magistrate to Act
§ 15-10-2.1. Jurisdiction Over Certain Cases Involving Litter
§ 15-10-3. Oath and Commission of Magistrate, Constable, and Clerk
§ 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