Senior judges may serve as judges of the superior courts as provided for in Chapter 1 of Title 15 or as otherwise provided by law. A senior judge serving as judge of the superior court shall be compensated as provided for in Code Section 15-1-9.2 or as otherwise provided by laws enacted after July 1, 1989; and such compensation for such service shall not affect, diminish, or otherwise impair the payment or receipt of any retirement or pension benefits of such judge.
History. Ga. L. 1962, p. 547, §§ 1-3; Ga. L. 1970, p. 204, §§ 1-4; Ga. L. 1973, p. 911, § 4; Ga. L. 1976, p. 586, § 37; Ga. L. 1981, p. 1386, § 2; Ga. L. 1989, p. 832, § 2.
Cross references.
Judge’s exercise of judicial power in any court upon request of that court’s judges, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. VI, Sec. I, Para. III.
Requesting judicial assistance from other courts generally, § 15-1-9.1 .
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