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Legislative Services Committee
Office of Legislative Counsel
316 STATE CAPITOL ATLANTA, GEORGIA
COMMITTEE MEMBERS GEORGE T. SMITH
Speaker, House of Representatives Chairman
GEORGE D. STEWART Secretary of the Senate
Secretary PETER ZACK GEER Lieutenant Governor
SENATOR HUGH M. GILLIS SENATOR BEN F. JOHNSON SENATOR ROBERT H. SMALLEY, JR. REPRESENTATIVE GEORGE T. BAGBY REPRESENTATIVE D. B. BLALOCK REPRESENTATIVE J. ROBIN HARRIS
GLENN W. ELLARD Clerk, House of Representatives
FRANK H. EDWARDS Legislative Counsel

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT
This booklet contains a listing of the City, County and similar Courts in the State, and information relative to the Judges, Solicitors, jurisdiction and terms of such courts, compiled through the 1966 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia.
This office has been called upon on numerous occasions to furnish a legislator with information concerning courts other than those in his jurisdiction so that some comparison might be made. These requests became so frequent that we decided to compile the statistics on compensation for each court so that members of the General Assembly might have access to it. Correspondence with Judges and Solicitors brought forth many suggestions to expand our study and this publication is the result. We wish to express our appreciation to the Judges and Solicitors for their splendid cooperation and assistance.
Although an attempt has been made to keep the information uniform for each court, it will be noted that in a few instances it was necessary or desirable to include special remarks. Although it is believed the data on the courts is complete, there are special situations which, while not necessarily having any direct bearing on the particular courts involved, possibly have some indirect bearing on them. For example, in a few instances the Judge or Solicitor of one of the courts enumerated herein also serves as Judge of the Juvenile Court. For this service he may receive remuneration in addi.tion to that received as Judge or Solicitor of the listed court.
It is hoped that this booklet will be of benefit to the members of the General Assembly, the JUdges and Solicitors, and others who have occasion to ~se it.
FRANK H. EDWARDS LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
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I NDEX
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Albany, City Cour~ of . . Americus, City Court of. Athens, City Court of .. Atkinson County, County Court of
B
Bainbridge, City Court of.. Baldwin County, County Court of. Baxley, City Court of. Bibb County, civil Court of. Bibb County, state Court of. Blackshear, City Court of . Blakely, City Court of . Brunswick, City Court of Buford, City Court of.
C
Cairo, City Court of . Camilla, City Court of Carrollton, City Court of. Chattooga County, City Court of. Claxton, City Court of Clayton County, Civil and Criminal Court of. Clinch County, County Court of . Cobb County, civil and Criminal Court of Colquitt County, City Court of', . . . Columbus, City Court of. . . . . . Coweta County, Civil and Criminal Court of
D
DeKalb County, Civil and Criminal Court of Douglas, City Court of Dublin, City Court of ..

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21 3 1 4 5
51 23 32 34
33 49 10 12 28 14 15 16 18 50 19
20 17 43

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E
Echols County, County Court of Elberton, City Court of Ellaville, City Court of . .
F
Floyd County, City Court of .. Fulton County, Civil Court of Fulton County, Criminal Court of
G
Griffin, City Court of . . . . Gwinnett County, Civil and Criminal Court of
H
Habersham County, City Court of. Hall County, City Court of Hinesville, City Court of
J
Jefferson, City Court of Jesup, City Court of . .
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Louisville, City Court of . Ludowici, City Court of. Lyons, City Court of . . .
M
Metter, City Court of. . . . Millen, City Court of Miller County, City Court of
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Oglethorpe, City Court of . . .

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29 30 31
57 35
36 37 44
39 68
40 45 62
9 41 48
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P

Pembroke, City Court of Polk County, City Court of. Putnam County, County Court of.

R

Reidsville, City Court of Richmond County, City Court of.

S

Savannah, City Court of Soperton, City Court of Springfield, City Court of. Statesboro, City Court of . Stephens County, City Court of. Swainsboro, City Court of Sylvania, City Court of . Sylvester, City Court of .

T

Thomasville, City Court of. .

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Troup County, Civil and Criminal Court of

v

Valdosta, City Court of ..

W

Walker County, City Court of. Warner Robins, City Court of. Washington County, City Court of. Waycross, City Court of . Waynesboro, City Court of . Wrightsville, City Court of

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7 58 27 56 69
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CITY COURT OF BAXLEY

County ..

Appling [Population - 13,246].

Salary of Judge

$1,800.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1957, p. 3006].

Salary of Solicitor

$1,800.00 per annum plus 1/4 of all forfeited bond recognizances actually collected except cash bonds [Ga. Laws 1961, p. 2003].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction.

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . First Monday in May and second Monday in November [Jury].

First Mondays in February and August [Non-jury] .

Remarks . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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COUNTY COURT OF ATKINSON COUNTY

County ..

Atkinson [Population - 6,188].

Salary of Judge

$900.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1958, p. 3178].

Salary of Solicitor .. $900.00 per annum plus the same fees allowed Solicitors-General for representing the State in the Appellate Courts. [Ga. Laws 1958, p. 3178].

Criminal Jurisdiction. Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. . Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . First Mondays in January, April, July and October [Jury].

First Mondays in February, March, May, June, August, September, November and December [Non-jury]

Remarks . . . Judge is not required to be an attorney at law. Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts if otherwise qualified.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

Note. . . . . . . . . A bill was passed during the 1966 session of the General Assembly of Georgia to abolish the County Court of Atkinson County conditioned upon the outcome of a referendum election to be conducted at the same time as the General Election in November 1966. [Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2107].

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CI TY COURT OF BALDWIN COUNTY

County .

Baldwin [Population - 34,064].

Salary of Judge

Fixed by the Grand Jury at its Spring Term [Ga. Laws 1871-72, p. 288].

Compensation of Solicitor. Receives $13.50 for each criminal case disposed of before the court [Ga. Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 2321].

Criminal Jurisdiction

Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction.

Limited to a maximum of $100.00 at monthly terms and a maximum of $500.00 at quarterly terms, and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts; however, in cases where the defendant resides outside the "county town, district or districts" the minimum jurisdiction is $50.00. In cases involving suits to recover personalty there is no minimum jurisdiction.

Terms . . . . . Month ly:

Fourth Monday in each month.

Quarterly: Fourth Mondays in March, June, September and December.

Remarks . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

'Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

Special Remark. . . . The Judge and Solicitor are both appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for terms of 4 years each.

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CIVIL COURT OF BIBB COUNTY

County

Bibb [Population - 141,249].

Salary of Judge

Fixed annually by the county governing authority [Ga. Laws 1955, p. 2552].

Salary of Solicitor No provision in law for Solicitor.

Criminal Jurisdiction . Same as Justice Courts.

Civil Jurisdiction . Limited to $1,500.00 and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . . Third Monday in each month.

Remarks . . . . . . Judge is prohibited from practicing law in all courts.

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STATE COURT O~ BIBB COUNTY

County .

Bibb [Population - 141,249].

S211ary of Judge

Fixed annually by the county governing authority [Ga. Laws 1935, p. 532].

Salary of Solicitor .. Fixed annually by the county governing authority [Ga. Laws 1935, p. 532].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms

First Mondays in January, March, May, July, September and November.

Court is ordinarily conducted for 12 civil jury trial weeks, 6 criminal jury trial weeks, and 6 criminal non-jury trial weeks each year. Court hears criminal pleas on Friday of each week.

Remarks . . . . . . Judge is prohibited from practicing law in all courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF PEMBROKE

County .

Bryan [Population - 6,226].

Salary of Judge

$2,400.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2539].

Salary of Solicitor

$2,400.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2469].

Criminal Jurisdiction . Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. . Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . Third Mondays in January, April, July and October [Jury]

Third Mondays in February, March, May, June,

August, September, November and December

[Non-jury]

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Remarks . . . . JUdge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

Note . . . . . . A bill was passed during the 1966 session of the General Assembly of Georgia to abolish the City Court of Pembroke conditioned upon the outcome of an election to be conducted on the second Wednesday in September, 1966. [Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2466].

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CITY COURT OF STATESBORO

County ..

Bulloch [Population - 24,263].

Salary of Judge

$3,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1961, p. 2190].

Salary of Solicitor .. $2,800.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1961, p. 2190].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanor cases.

Civil Jurisdiction . Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vestej exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . Second Mondays in January, April, July and October [Jury].

Second Mondays in February, March, May, June, August, September, November and December [Non-jury] .

Remarks . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF WAYNESBORO

County .

Burke [Population - 20,596].

Salary of Judge

$2,700.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1962, p. 2068].

Salary of Solicitor

$2,400.00 per annum plus the same fees allowed Solicitors-General for representing the State in the Appellate Courts [Ga. Laws 1951, p. 2369].

Criminal Jurisdiction . Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . Second Mondays in March, June, september and December [Jury].

First Wednesday in each month [Non-jury].

Remarks . . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF METTER

County .

Candler [Population - 6,672].

Salary of Judge

$2,400.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1960, p. 3310].

Salary of Solicitor

$2,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1960, p. 3310].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction .. Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . . Third Mondays in February, May, August and November [Jury].

Third Mondays in January, March, April, June, July, September, October and December [Non-jury]

Remarks . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF CARROLLTON

County ..

Carroll [Population - 34,451].

Salary of Judge

$6,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1961, p. 2980].

Compensation of Solicitor . Receives the same fees allowed SolicitorsGeneral for similar services in the Superior and Supreme Courts. Shares pro rata with the Sheriff and Clerk of the City Court and the Solicitor-General, Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court in the distribution of fines and forfeitures in criminal cases transmitted from the Superior Court to the City Court.

Criminal Jurisdiction . . . Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction . . . Limited to cases involving $50.00 or more and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all other matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . .. First Mondays in March, June, September and December.

Remarks . . . . . . Judge is prohibited from practicing law in all courts in Carroll County, except in cases where he was of counsel at the time of his election.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF SAVANNAH

County Salary of Judge Salary of Solicitor
Criminal Jurisdiction Civil Jurisdiction .
Terms Remarks

Chatham [Population - 188,299].
$15,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1961, p. 2411].
The Solicitor General of the Eastern Judicial Circuit also serves without remuneration as the Solicitor of the City Court of Savannah [Ga. Laws 1897, p. 496].
Limited to misdemeanors.
Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.
First Mondays in January, March, May, July, September and November.
Judge is prohibited from practicing law.
The Solicitor General of the Eastern Judicial Circuit is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal divisions of his own.

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CITY COURT OF CHATTOOGA COUNTY

County

Chattooga [Population - 19,954].

Salary of Judge

$4,800.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1961, p. 2766].

Salary of Solicitor .. $4,200.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1961, p. 2766].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction .. Limited to cases involving $50.00 or more and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all other matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . First Mondays in March, June, September and December.

Remarks . . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY CO~RT OF ATHENS

County ..

Clarke [Population - 45,363].

Salary of Judge

$7,800.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1961, p. 3139].

Salary of Solicitor

$7,200.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1961, p. 3139].

Criminal Jurisdiction. Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction..

Limited to $100,000.00, exclusive of interest, and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . Second Mondays in February, May, August and November.

Remarks . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURT OF CLAYTON COUNTY

County Salary of Judge Salary of Solicitor Criminal Jurisdiction Civil Jurisdiction .
Terms
Remarks

Clayton [Population - 46,365].
$12,500.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2032].
$8,500.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2032].
Limited to misdemeanors.
Limited to $10,000.00, exclusive of interest, penalties and attorney's fees, and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts. When a counter-complaint or cross-action is filed the court shall retain jurisdiction regardless of the amount sued for provided no personal injury is involved. If a cross-action is filed involving a personal injury, the cross-action and the main suit shall be automatically transferred to the Superior Court of Clayton County.
Second Mondays in January, April, July and October. [Jury].
Second Mondays in February, March, May, June August, September, November and December. [Non-jury]
Judge is prohibited from practicing law in all courts in Clayton County, Georgia.
Solicit~r is pr0hibited from practicing criminal law in all courts in Clayton County, Georgia.

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COUNTY COURT OF CLINCH COUNTY

County .

Clinch [Population - 6,545].

Salary of Judge

$1,200.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1958, p. 2080] 0

Salary of Solicitor

$1,200.00 per annum plus the same fees allowed Solicitors-General for representing the State in the Appellate Courts.

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . First Mondays in February, March, May, June August, September, November and December [Jury] .

First Mondays in January, April, July and October [Non-jury].

Remarks . . . . .

Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURT OF COBB COUNTY

County

Cobb [Population - 114,174].

Salary of Judges $18,000.00 per annum. Effective January 1, 1969, the salary of the Judges shall be $18,500.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2904].

Salary of Solicitor The Solicitor-General of the Cobb Judicial Circuit also serves without remuneration as the Solicitor of the Civil and Criminal Court of Cobb County.

Criminal Jurisdiction Issues criminal warrants, conducts commitment hearings and tries all misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. Concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts and those cases of injury to the person in which the total amount sued for in the petition, including damages to property, shall exceed $5,000.00, and those cases involving injury to the reputation

Terms .

First Monday in each month.

Remarks

Judge is prohibited from practicing law in all courts.

The Solicitor-General of the Cobb Judicial Circuit shall be prohibited from engaging in the private practice of law after January 1, 1968 or in the event of death or resignation of the present incumbent.

Note. At the general election which is conducted in 1966, there shall be elected an additional Judge of the Civil and Criminal Court of Cobb County who shall take office on January 1, 1967, to serve for a term of office of four years and until his successor is duly elected and qualified.

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CITY COURT OF DOUGLAS

County ..

Coffee [Population - 21,953].

Salary of Judge

Fixed by the governing authority of Coffee County in an amount not less than $3,000.00 per annum and not more than $4,800.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2083].

Salary of Solicitor . . Fixed by the governing authority of Coffee County in an amount not less than $3,000.00 per annum and not more than $4,800.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2083].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction..

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . . Fourth Mondays in February, May, August and November [Jury].

Fourth Mondays in January, March, April, June, July, September, October and December [Non-jury] .

Remarks . . . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF COLQUITT COUNTY

County ..

Colquitt [Population - 34,048J.

Salary of Judge

$4,800.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1962, p. 2413J.

Salary of Solicitor $3,600.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1957, p. 2151J.

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . First Mondays in February, May, August and November [Jury J

First Mondays in January, March, April, June, July, September, October and December [Non-juryJ.

Remarks . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other cour ts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURT OF COWETA COUNTY

County

Coweta [Population 28,893]

Salary of Judge $8,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1960, p. 3031].

Salary of Solicitor $8,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1960, p. 3031].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction.

Limited to cases involving $100.00 or more and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all other matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . Third Mondays in January, April, July and October.

Remarks . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY

County . Salary of Judges.
Salary of Solicitor . Criminal Jurisdiction Civil Jurisdiction. .
Terms Remarks

DeKalb [population - 256,782].
$19,000.00 per annum. Senior Judge receives an additional sum of $1,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2872].
$16,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2872].
Limited to misdemeanors.
Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts, and those cases involving injury to the person and to the reputation.
First Monday in each month.
Judges are prohibited from practicing law in all courts.
Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF BAINBRIDGE

County .

Decatur [Population - 25,203].

Salary of Judge

$3,600.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1959, p. 2076].

Salary of Solicitor

$3,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1945, p. 507].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . Third Mondays in March, June, September and December [Jury].

Court meets on Monday of,each week at 10:00 o'clock A.M. to dispose of pleas of guilty and trials without a jury.

Remarks . . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF ALBANY

County ..

. Dougherty [Population - 75,680].

Salary of Judge

$12,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1964, p. 3053].

Salary of Solicitor

The Solicitor-General of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit also serves without remuneration as the Solicitor of the City Court of Albany [Ga. Laws 1964, p. 3053].

Criminal Jurisdiction. Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction.. Limited to $1,000.00 and concurrent with the Justice Courts and Justices of the Peace.

Terms . . . . First Monday in each month.

Remarks . . . . JUdge is prohibited from practicing law in all courts.

The Solicitor-General of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit is prohibited from engaging in the private practice of law.

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CITY COURT OF BLAKELY

County

Early [Population - 13,151]

Salary of Judge.

$1,800.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Session, p. 3067].

Compensation of Solicitor . Receives the same fees allowed Solicitors-General of the Superior Courts for similar services [Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Session, p. 3067].

Criminal Jurisdiction.

Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction .

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms .Third Mondays in February, May, August and November [Jury].

Third Mondays in January, March, April, June, July, September, October and December [Non-jury].

Remarks . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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COUNTY COURT OF ECHOLS COUNTY

~ounty

Echols [Population - 1,876].

Salary of Judge

Fixed by the governing authority of Echols County in an amount not less than $600.00 per annum and not more than $900.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1957, p. 2274]. The Judge also receives in addition to said salary the sum of $3.00 f~r the foreclosure of mortgages, the partition of personalty, the removal of intruders or tenants holding over, for the certiorari of any case, for the trial of possessory warrants and the like, and where no provision is made for fees and costs, his fees and costs for services as Judge shall be the same as are allowed by law to justices of the peace.

Salary of Solicitor .

No provision in law for Solicitor. The Judge of the County Court of Echols County may, in his discretion, appoint any member of the bar of the State of Georgia to act as Prosecuting Attorney or Solicitor Pro-Tern in any criminal case. The Solicitor Pro-Tern when so appointed shall be entitled to receive the same fees allowed Solicitors-General of the Superior Courts f~r similar services.

Criminal Jurisdiction . . Limited t~ misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction

.. Limited to $500.00 and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms

Last Monday in each month.

Remarks

Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.
The Judge of the County Court of Echols County also serves as ex-officio Clerk and receives the same fees in all civil cases as are allowed Clerks of the Superior Courts for similar services.

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CITY COURT OF SPRINGFIELD

County Salary of Judge Compensation of Solicitor Criminal Jurisdiction Civil Jurisdiction . .
Terms
Remarks

Effingham [Population - 10,144].
$2,100.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1961, p. 2881].
Receives the same fees allowed SolicitorsGeneral of the Superior Courts for similar services [Ga. Laws 1908, p. 211].
Limited to misdemeanors.
Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.
Second Mondays in March, June, September and December [Jury].
Second Mondays in January, February, April, May, July, August, October and November [Non-jury] .
Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts. Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF ELBERTON

County ..

Elbert [Population, 17,835J.

Salary of Judge

$2,400.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1952, p. 2211J.

Salary of Solicitor

$2,400.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1952, p. 2211J.

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courtsin all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Court s .

Terms

Second M~ndays in February, May, August and November.

Remarks . . . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF SWAINSBORO

County . .

Emanuel [Population - 17,815].

Salary of Judge

$3,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1951, p. 2672].

Salary of Solicitor

$2,400.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1951, p. 2672].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction..

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . . Second Mondays in March, June, September and December.

Remarks . . . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF CLAXTON

County ..

Evans [Population - 6,952].

Salary of Judge

$3,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1959, p. 3020].

Salary of Solicitor

$2,800.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1960, p. 2970].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . Third Mondays in February, May, August and November.

Remarks . . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF FLOYD COUNTY

County ..

Floyd [Population - 69,130].

Salary of Judge

$12,000 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2337].

Salary of Solicitor

The Solicitor-General of the Rome Judicial Circuit also serves without remuneration as the Solicitor of the City Court of Floyd County. [Ga. Laws 1956, p. 385]

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction.

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . . Second Mondays in February, April, June, August and October, and the first Monday in December.

Remarks . . . . . . Judge is prohibited from practicing law in all courts.

The Solicitor-General of the Rome Judicial Circuit is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal divisions of his own.

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CIVIL COURT OF FULTON COUNTY

County . .

Fulton [Population - 556,326].

Salary of Judges . . . $18,500.00 per annum each. Chief Judge receives an additional sum of $500.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 3365].

Salary of Solicitor . . No provision in law for Solicitor.

Criminal Jurisdiction . Same as Justice Courts and Justices of the Peace. Issues criminal warrants and conducts probable cause hearings. Misdemeanor charges are bound over to Criminal Court of Fulton County and felony charges to Grand Jury if probable cause is found.

Civil Jurisdiction. . Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts and those cases involving injuries to the person or reputation.

Terms.

First Monday in each month.

Remarks

JUdges are prohibited from practicing law in all courts.

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CRIMINAL COURT OF FULTON COUNTY

County

Fulton [Population - 556,236].

Salary of Judges.

$18,500.00 per annum each [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 3233].

Salary of Solicitor . $18,500.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 3233].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. None.

Terms

First Monday in each month.

Remarks

Judges are prohibited from practicing law in all courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice civil law in all courts.

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CITY COURT OF BRUNSWICK

County ..

Glynn [Population - 41,954].

Salary of Judge . $16,500.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2852].

Salary of Solicitor . $4,800.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1963, p. 2694].

Criminal Jurisdiction. Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. . Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms .

First Monday in each month.

Remarks

Judge is prohibited from practicing law in all courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

Special Remark . . . Judge is entitled to offer to remain in office by running against his record.

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CITY COURT OF CAIRO

County Salary of Judge Salary of Solicit~r Criminal Jurisdiction Civil Jurisdiction .
Terms Remarks

Grady [Population - 18,015].
$3,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1959, p. 304].
$3,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1953, Nov.Dec. Sess., p. 2554].
Limited t~ misdemeanors.
Limited t~ cases involving $50.00 or more and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all other matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.
Second Mondays in January, April, July and October.
Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts. Solicit~r is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF BUFORD

County

Gwinnett [Population - 43,541]

Salary of Judge

$1,800.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Session, p. 3224].

Salary of Solicitor $2,400.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Session, p. 3224].

Criminal Jurisdiction. Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction .. Limited to cases involving $100.00 or more and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all other matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . Second Mondays in February, April, June, August, October and December.

Remarks . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY

County .

Gwin~ett [Populatioa - 43,541]

Salary of Judge

$6,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2810].

Salary of solicitor

$5,400.00 per annum plus the same fees allowed the Solicitors-General for representing the State in the Appellate Courts [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2810].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction . Limited to cases involving $100.00 or more and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all other matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms

Fourth Monday of each month.

Remarks

Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF HABERSHAM COUNTY

County ..

Habersham [Population 18,116].

Salary of Judge

$3,600.0J per annum [Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2768].

Salary of Solicitor

$3,000.00 per annum plus the same fees allowed Solicitors-General for representing the State in the Appellate Courts [Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2768] .

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . Third Mondays in January, April, July and October [Jury].

Third Mondays in February, March, May, June, August, September, November and December [Non-jury] .

Remarks . . . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF HALL COUNTY

County ..

Hall [Population - 49,739].

Salary of Judge

$6,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1963, p. 3229].

Salary of Solicitor

$5,400 per annum [Ga. Laws 1963, p. 3229].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction.

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . . Third Mondays in February, May, August and November.

Remarks . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF WARNER ROBINS

County .

Houston [Population - 39,154].

Salary of Judge

Fixed by the governing authority of Houston County in an amount of not less than $12,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2650]. Currently set at $14,000.00 per annum beginning January 1, 1967.

Salary of Solicitor . . Fixed by the governing authority of Houston County in an amount not less than $6,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2650]. Currently set at $8,000.00 per annum beginning January 1, 1967.

Criminal Jurisdiction . Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction .. Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . Second Mondays in January, March, June and October.

Criminal cases are taken up after civil cases in each of said terms.

Remarks . . . . . . Judge is prohibited from practicing law on and after January 1, 1967.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except this court on and after January 1, 1967.

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CITY COURT OF JEFFERSON

County Salary of Judge Salary of Solicitor Criminal Jurisdiction Civil Jurisdiction . .
Terms Remarks

Jackson [Population - 18,499].
$1,500.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1931, p. 334].
$1,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1931, p. 334].
Limited to misdemeanors.
Limited to cases involving $50.00 or more and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all other matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.
Fourth Mondays in February, May, August and November.
Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.
Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF LOUISVILLE

County ..

Jefferson [Population - 17,468].

Salary of Judge

$2,100.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1952, p. 2033].

Salary of Solicitor

$1,800.00 per annum plus $25.00 out of the funds received from the sale of condemned property in condemnation cases [Ga. Laws 1952, p. 2033].

Criminal Jurisdiction. Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms .

Third Mondays in each month.

Remarks

Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF MILLEN

County .. Salary of Judge Salary of Solicitor
Criminal Jurisdiction Civil Jurisdiction. .
Terms . Remarks

Jenkins [Population - 9,148].
$2,400.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1952, p. 2038].
$2,100.00 per annum plus the same fees allowed Solicitors-General for representing the State in the Appellate Courts [Ga. Laws 1952, p. 2038].
Limited to misdemeanors.
Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.
Third Mondays in each month.
Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.
Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF WRIGHTSVILLE

County . .

Johnson [Population - 8,048].

Salary of Judge

$2,400.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2457].

Salary of Solicitor .. $2,400.00 per annum plus the same fees allowed Solicitors-General for representing the State in the Appellate Courts [Ga. Laws 1912, p. 318 and Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2565].

Criminal Jurisdiction. Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction.. Limited to cases involving $50.00 or more and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all other matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . Second Mondays in February, May, August and November [Criminal and civil cases].

Second Mondays in January, March, April, June, July, September, October and December [Criminal jury cases and criminal cases in which the defendant waives trial by jury in writing] .

Remarks

Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF DUBLIN

County .

Laurens [Population - 32,313].

Salary of Judge

$6,800.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2503].

Salary of Solicitor

$5,200.00 per annum, plus the same fees allowed Solicitors-General for representing the State in the Appellate Courts [Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2503].

criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . First Mondays in March, June, September and December.

Remarks . . . . JUdge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF HINESVILLE

County

Liberty [Population - 14,487]

Salary of Judge

$4,200.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1959, p. 2560].

Salary of Solicitor $3,400.00 per annum plus the same fees allowed Solicitors-General for representing the State in the Appellate Courts. [Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2158].

Criminal Jurisdiction . Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction . Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . Second Mondays in January, April, July and October [Jury].

Second Mondays in February, March, May, June, August, September, November and December [Non-Jury] .

Remarks . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF LUDOWICI

County . .

Long [Population - 3,874].

Salary of JUdge

$4,800.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1963, p. 2220].

Compensation of Solicitor . Receives the same fees allowed SolicitorsGeneral of the Superior Courts for similar services. In the event the fees of the Solicitor of the City Court of Ludowici are less than $1,500.00 for any calendar year, the governing authority of Long County shall supplement the fees in an amount to equal the sum of $1,500.00 per annum for each such calendar year [Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2185].

Criminal Jurisdiction

Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Limited to cases involving $50.00 or more and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all other matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms

Second Mondays in February,May, August and November [Jur~].

Second Mondays in January, March, April, June, July, September, October and December [Non-jury].

Remarks

JUdge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF VALDOSTA

County

Lowndes [Population - 49,270].

Salary of Judge

$6,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1955, p. 2003].

Salary of Solicitor $6,000.00 per annum plus the same fees allowed Solicitors-General for representing the State in the Appellate Courts [Ga. Laws 1966, p. 3289].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms Second Mondays in January, April, July and October.

The first week is devoted to the trial of civil cases and the second week is devoted to the trial of criminal cases.

Remarks Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

Special Remark. The Judge and Solicitor are both appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for terms of four years each.

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CITY COURT OF OGLETHORPE

County ..

Macon [Population - 13,170].

Salary of Judge

$3,600.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1963, p. 2697].

Salary of Solicitor

$3,600.00 per annum plus the same fees allowed Solicitors-General for representing the State in the Appellate Courts. Travel expenses incurred in connection with such cases are paid by the County [Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2224].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction .. Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms

Fourth Monday in January, last Monday in March, fourth Monday in July and the last Monday in September.

Remarks . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF MILLER COUNTY

County Salary of Judge Compensation of Solicitor
Criminal Jurisdiction Civil Jurisdiction . .
Terms Remarks . ..

Miller [Population - 6,908].
$1,200.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1963, p. 2299].
Receives $10.00 for every case finally disposed of in said court founded upon accusations; and $10.00 for every indictment or special presentment finally disposed of in said court; and for all services for which the law does not provide, the Solicitor receives the same fees allowed Solicitors-General of the Superior Courts for similar services [Ga. Laws 1950, p. 2494].
Limited to misdemeanors.
Limited to cases involving $50.00 or more and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all other matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.
Second Mondays in March, June, September and December.
Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.
Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF CAMILLA

County .

Mitchell [Population - 19,652].

Salary of Judge

Fixed by the governing authority of Mitchell County in an amount not less than $1,200.00 per annum and not more than $3,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1958, p. 2653]. Currently set at $3,000.00 per annum.

Salary of Solicitor Fixed by the governing authority of Mitchell County in an amount not less than $1,200.00 per annum and not more than $3,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1958, p. 2653]. Currently set at $3,000.00 per annum.

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction..

Limited to cases involving $50.00 or more and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all other matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . . . Second Mondays in March, June, September and December.

Remarks . . . . . . .

Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.



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CITY COURT OF COLUMBUS

County .

Muscogee [Population 158,623].

Salary of Judge

$16,500.00 per annum effective January I, 1967 [Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2636].

Salary of Solicitor .. $12,000.00 per annum effective January I, 1967 [Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2636].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors and appeals from Recorder's Court.

Civil Jurisdiction. . . Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . First Mondays in January, March, May, July, Septe~ber and November.

Remarks . . . . . JUdge is prohibited from practicing law in all courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

Special Remark . . . Any decision rendered in the Recorder's or Mayor's Court of Columbus may be appealed to the City Court of Columbus for a trial de novo before a twelve-man jury .



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CITY COURT OF BLACKSHEAR

County. .

Pierce [Population 9,678].

Salary of Judge

$2,400 per annum [Ga. Laws 1958, p. 2736].

Salary of Solicitor

$2,400 per annum [Ga. Laws 1960, p. 2653].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms

Fourth Monday in February, third Monday in May and fourth Mondays in August and November.

Remarks . . . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF POLK COUNTY

County ..

Polk [Population - 28,015].

Salary of Judge

$9,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2936].

Salary of Solicitor

$9,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2936].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction ..

Limited to cases involving $50.00 or more and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all other matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms .

First Mondays in January, April, July and October.

Remarks . . . . . . Judge is prohibited from practicing law in all courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except c~iminal division of this court.

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COUNTY COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY

County

Putnam [Population 7,798].

Salary of Judge

Fixed annually by the Grand Jury at its Spring term [Ga. Laws 1~73, p. 285]. Currently set at $2,100.00 per annum.

Salary of Solicitor . Fixed by the Grand Jury at its Spring term once every four years [Ga. Laws 1910, p. 229]. Currently set at $1,800.00 per annum.

Criminal Jurisdiction. Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction.. Limited to a maximum of $100.00 at monthly terms and a maximum of $200.00 at quarterly terms, and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . Month ly:

Fourth Wednesday in each month.

Quarterly: Fourth Wednesdays in January, April, July and October.

Remarks . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts .

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF RICHMOND COUNTY

County . .

Richmond [Population 135,601]

Salary of Judge . $11,500.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1963, p. 3252].

Salary of Solicitor .. $7,740.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1963, p. 3252].

Criminal Jurisdiction . Limited to misdemeanors.

civil Jurisdiction . Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . Third Mondays in February, April, June, August, October and December.

Remarks . . . . Judge is permitted to practice civil law in all courts but is prohibited from practicing criminal law in all courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF ELLAVILLE

County

Schley [Population 3,256].

Salary of Judge

$400.00 per annum [Ga. LaAls 1906, p. 233].

Salary of Solicitor

$400.00 per annum plus the same fees allowed Solicitors-General for represe~ting the State in the Appellate Courts [Ga. Laws 1906, p. 233].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Limited to cases involving $50.00 or more and concurrent with the superior Courts in all other matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . First Mondays in February, May, August and November.

Remarks . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

Special Remark. . . . . The Judge and Solicitor are both appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for terms of four years each.

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CITY COURT OF SYLVANIA

County ..

Screven [Population - 14,919].

Salary of Judge

Fixed by the governing authority of Screven County in an amount not less than $3,000.00 per annum and not more than $3,600.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1961, p. 2955].

Salary of Solicitor .. Fixed by the governing authority of Screven County in an amount not less than $2,400.00 per annum and not more than $3,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1961, p. 2955].

Criminal Jurisdiction . Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction . . . Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . Second Mondays in February, June, August, October and December and fourth Monday in April.

Remarks . . . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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County Salary of Judge
Salary of Solicitor
Criminal Jurisdiction Civil Jurisdiction . . Terms Remarks

CITY COURT OF GRIFFIN
Spalding [Population - 35,404].
$4,900.00 per annum. The governing authority of Spalding County is also directed to pay annually to the Judge of the City Court the sum of $1,100.00 as a contingent expense allowance [Ga. Laws 1961, p. 3410 and Ga. Laws 1955, p. 2208].
$4,900.00 per annum. The governing authority of Spalding County is also directed to pay annually to the Judge of the City Court the sum of $1,100.00 as a contingent expense allowance IGa. Laws 1961, p. 3410 and Ga. Laws 1955, p. 2208].
Limited to misdemeanors.
Limited to cases involving $50.00 or more and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all other matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.
First Mondays in March, June, September and December.
Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.
Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF STEPHENS COUNTY

County Salary of Judge Salary of Solicitor
Criminal Jurisdiction Civil Jurisdiction . .
Terms . . . . . . . . .
Remarks . . . . . . . .

Stephens [Population - 18,391].
$2,400.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1949, p. 1596].
$1,800.00 per annum plus the same fees allowed Solicitors-General for representing the State in the Appellate Courts [Ga. Laws 1949, p. 1596].
Limited to misdemeanors.
Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.
Fourth Mondays in February, May, August and November [Jury].
Fourth Mondays in January, March, April, June, July, September, October and December [Non-jury].
Judge is permitted to practic~ law in all other courts.
Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF AMERICUS

County ..

Sumter [Population - 24,652].

Salary of Judge

$8,200.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2425].

Salary of Solicitor $6,500.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2425].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . . . First Monday in January and third Mondays in March, June and September.

Remarks . . . . . . . . Judge is prohibited from practicing law in all courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF REIDSVILLE

County Salary of Judge Compensation of Solicitor
Criminal Jurisdiction Civil Jurisdiction
Terms Remarks

Tattnall [Population 15,837].
$5,000 per annum [Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2177].
Receives the same fees allowed SolicitorsGeneral of the Superior Courts for similar services [Ga. Laws 1905, p. 335].
Limited to misdemeanors.
Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.
Second Mondays in March, June, September and December.
Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.
Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF THOMASVILLE

County ..

Thomas [Population - 34,319].

Salary of Judge

$4,500.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1952, p. 2219].

Salary of Solicitor

$3,900.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1961, p. 2098].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms

Third Mondays in March, June, September and December [Jury].

Court is conducted once each week for the purpose of taking pleas and hearing cases where jury trial is waived.

Remarks . . . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF LYONS

County . .

Toombs [Population - 16,837].

Salary of Judge

$4,200.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 3010].

Salary of Solicitor

$3,900.00 per annum plus the same fees allowed Solicitors-General for representing the State in the Appellate Courts [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 3010].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Limited to cases involving $100.00 or more and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . . Fourth Mondays in January, April, July and October.

Remarks . . . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF SOPERTON

County

Treutlen [Population - 5,874].

Salary of Judge

$1,920.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1958, p. 2748].

Salary of Solicitor $1,500.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1958, p. 2748].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms

First Monday in each month.

Remarks

Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURT OF TROUP COUNTY

County ..

Troup [Population - 47,189].

Salary of Judge

$10,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1963, p. 2309].

Salary of Solicitor . $6,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1963, p. 2309].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . . . . First Mondays in March, June and December, and first Tuesday in September.

Remarks . . . . Judge is prohibited from practicing law in all courts in Troup County, Georgia.

Solicitor is prohibited from practicing criminal law in all courts in Troup County, Georgia, and it shall be unlawful for said Solicitor to defend any person in any of the courts of this State or of the United States when the defendant is accused of committing or alleged to have committed any criminal offense in Troup County.

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CITY COURT OF WALKER COUNfY

County .

Walker [Population - 45,264]

Salary of Judge

$5,400.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1959, p. 2254].

Salary of Solicitor

$4,800.00 per annlli~ plus $400.00 per annum expense allowance [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2604].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . . Second Mondays in March, June, September and December.

Remarks . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

solicitor is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

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CITY COURT OF WAYCROSS

County

Ware [Population - 34,219].

Salary of Judge

$4,800.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Session, p. 2202].

Salary of Solicitor $3,900.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Session, p. 2199].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms Third Mondays in March, June, September and December [Jury].

Third Mondays in January, February, April May, July, August, October and November [Nonjury]

Remarks Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY

County ..

Washington [Population - 18,903].

Salary of Judge

$3,600.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2615].

Salary of Solicitor

$3,000.00 per annum plus the same fees allowed Solicitors-General for representing the State in the Appellate Court [Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2615].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction. .

Unlimited in amount and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.

Terms . . . . .

Fourth Mondays in January, April, July and October.

Remarks . . . . . . Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.

Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this Court.

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CITY COURT OF JESUP

county Salary of Judge
Salary of Solicitor
Criminal Jurisdiction Civil Jurisdiction .
Terms Remarks

Wayne [Population - 17,921].
$6,000 per annum. The governing authority of Wayne County is authorized to supplement the compensation of the Judge in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1964, Extra Session, p. 2046].
$5,400.00 per annum. The governing authority of Wayne County is authorhed to supplement the compensation of the Solicitor in an amount not to exceed $600.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2046].
Limited to misdemeanors.
Limited to cases involving $50.00 or more and concurrent with the Superior Courts in all other matters except those which are vested exclusively in the Superior Courts.
Fourth Mondays in February, May, July and October.
Judge is permitted to practice law in all other courts.
Solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except the criminal division of this court.

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CITY COURT OF SYLVESTER

County

Worth [Population - 16,682].

Salary of Judge

$4,800.00 per annum [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2062].

Salary of Solicitor

$3,600.00 per annum plus the same fees allowed Solicitors-General for representing the State in the Appellate Courts [Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2062].

Criminal Jurisdiction Limited to misdemeanors.

Civil Jurisdiction . Unlimited in amount and conc~rrent with the Superior Courts in all matters except those which are vested exclusively in the superior Courts 3nd those matters in which the Justice Courts have jurisdiction.

Terms .. Second Mondays in March, June, September and December [Jury].

Second Mondays in Janu3ry, February, April, May, July, August, October and November [Non-Jury] .

Remarks . . . . Judge is prohibited from practicing law in all courts in Worth County, Georgia.

solicitor is permitted to practice law in all courts except criminal division of this court.

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