Georgia Statutes

§ 15-11-51 — Qualification of judges

Georgia § 15-11-51

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O.C.G.A. § 15-11-51 (2026).

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(a)No person shall be judge of the juvenile court unless, at the time of his or her appointment, he or she has attained the age of 30 years, has been a citizen of this state for three years, is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, and has practiced law for five years.
(b)A juvenile court judge shall be eligible for reappointment or reelection.

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Legislative History

Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 127,§ 1-1, eff. 1/1/2014.

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