All judges of all municipal courts in this state shall have and are given the same powers and authorities as magistrates in the matter of and pertaining to criminal cases of whatever nature in the several courts of this state.
History. Ga. L. 1935, p. 458, § 1; Ga. L. 1983, p. 884, § 3-26; Ga. L. 1987, p. 3, § 36.
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