Municipal court judges shall be licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia and an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia; provided, however, that any judge serving on June 30, 2011, who does not meet the qualifications required by this Code section may serve as municipal court judge in any municipality so long as such judge is in compliance with Code Section 36-32-27. The provisions of this Code section shall expressly supersede any conflicting local law of this state.
History. Code 1981, § 36-32-1.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 398, § 1/SB 30.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 36-32-1.1. Municipal Court Judges; Qualifications to Serve
§ 36-32-2. Appointment of Judges
§ 36-32-2.1. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Removal of Judges
§ 36-32-2.1. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Removal of Judges
§ 36-32-4. Authority of Municipal Corporations to Provide for Forfeiture of Appearance Bonds
§ 36-32-5. Sentences and Fines Which May Be Imposed
§ 36-32-10.2. Trial Upon Citation, Summons, or Accusation
§ 36-32-10.3. Jurisdiction Over Littering Offenses
§ 36-32-11. Required Training for Judges
§ 36-32-12. Municipal Court Held Outside Municipality
§ 36-32-13. Municipal Court Clerks; Role of Municipal Courts Training Council