All citations and other unfinished proceedings of the former judge of the probate court shall be disposed of by the successor as though there had been no vacancy.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 300; Code 1868, § 360; Code 1873, § 325; Code 1882, § 325; Civil Code 1895, § 4226; Civil Code 1910, § 4784; Code 1933, § 24-1709.
Cross references.
Filling of vacancies in public office generally, § 45-5-1 et seq.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 15-9-1.1. Required Training Courses; Attendance Record; Expenses
§ 15-9-2. Eligibility for Judgeship; Restrictions on Fiduciary Role
§ 15-9-3. Restrictions on Practice of Law
§ 15-9-4. Additional Judicial Eligibility Requirements in Certain Counties
§ 15-9-5. When Judge Ineligible for Reelection
§ 15-9-9. When Other Security Ordered; Failure to Comply
§ 15-9-10. Temporary Filling of Vacancy; Order of Priority; Compensation
§ 15-9-11. Special Election to Fill Vacancy; Term of Individual Elected
§ 15-9-12. Disposition of Unfinished Proceedings of Predecessor
§ 15-9-13. Procedure When Judge Unable to Act; Compensation
§ 15-9-15. Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia
§ 15-9-16. Authority of Retired Judge to Perform Marriage Ceremonies