All persons appointed as senior judges under this chapter shall hold such office for life. The Governor may call upon such judges to serve as judges of the superior courts when the regular judge for some reason is unable to serve. Such judges are also authorized to serve in the superior courts as may be otherwise provided by law.
History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 363, § 5; Ga. L. 1951, p. 493, § 1; Ga. L. 1958, p. 318, § 1; Ga. L. 1973, p. 911, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 722, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 47 - Retirement and Pensions
Chapter 8 - Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia; Senior Judges (Emeritus)
Article 4 - Appointment as Senior Judge; Compensation and Duties
§ 47-8-62. Salaries Paid to Senior Judges
§ 47-8-63. Duties of Senior Judges Generally
§ 47-8-64. Service as Superior Court Judge; Compensation
§ 47-8-68. Withdrawal of Payments to the Fund; Effect on Right to Participate in the Fund