History. Code 1981, § 15-6-18 , enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 423, § 2-1/HB 635.
Effective date. —
This Code section became effective May 4, 2021.
Editor’s notes.
Former Code Section 15-6-18, pertained to alternative locations, was based on Ga. L. 1896, p. 50, §§ 1, 2; Civil Code 1910, §§ 4840, 4841; Code 1933, §§ 24-3003, 24-3004; Ga. L. 1988, p. 259, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1052, § 2; Ga. L. 1998, p. 1159, § 2; Ga. L. 2012, p. 993, § 1/SB 50, and was repealed by Ga. L. 2021, p. 423, § 2-1/HB 635, effective May 4, 2021.
Law reviews.
For annual survey on criminal law, see 64 Mercer L. Rev. 83 (2012).
Structure Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 15-6-1. Composition of Judicial Circuits
§ 15-6-4. Qualifications of Judges
§ 15-6-4.1. Election of Judges
§ 15-6-5. Restrictions on Practice of Law
§ 15-6-7. Effect of Attachment of County to Different Judicial Circuit
§ 15-6-8. Jurisdiction and Powers of Superior Courts
§ 15-6-9. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Authority of Judges Generally
§ 15-6-9. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Authority of Judges Generally
§ 15-6-10. Discharge of Duties
§ 15-6-11.1. Superior Court Judges Performing Ordered Military Duty
§ 15-6-13. Disqualified Judge to Procure Replacement; Failure as Ground of Impeachment
§ 15-6-14. Selection of Replacement Judge When Disqualified Judge Fails to Act
§ 15-6-15. Assignment by Governor of Alternate for Disabled Judge; Duty of Judge Assigned
§ 15-6-16. Authority of Superior Court Judges
§ 15-6-19. Length of Terms of Courts
§ 15-6-23. Signing Documents in Any County in Circuit
§ 15-6-24. Payment of Court’s Contingent Expenses
§ 15-6-25. Employment of Secretary Authorized
§ 15-6-27. Procedure for Hiring Personnel Employed by Superior Court Judges; Local Supplements
§ 15-6-29.1. Accountability Court Supplement; Limitation
§ 15-6-31. Transfer of Administrative Functions
§ 15-6-32. Expenses for Attendance at Educational Programs
§ 15-6-33. Convention for Recommending Rules
§ 15-6-34. Creation of the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia; Composition
§ 15-6-35. Selection of Bailiffs by Sheriff; Appointment of Additional Bailiffs
§ 15-6-36. Notice of Student’s Felony Conviction to School Superintendent