A retired magistrate of a magistrate court of any county of this state shall be vested with the same authority as an active judge of this state for the purpose of performing marriage ceremonies. For purposes of this Code section, a retired magistrate of a magistrate court shall be one who has served not less than eight years.
History. Code 1981, § 15-10-8 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 297, § 1.
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