Senate Judiciary

The Committee on Judiciary has general jurisdiction over legislation affecting judicial proceedings dealing with civil practice and procedure. Its jurisdiction also includes civil liberties as well as governmental information and frequently will consider constitutional issues.

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Atlanta, GA 30334
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Name	Position	Email Address
Justin Lancaster	Legislative Assistant	justin.lancaster@senate.ga.gov
Bailey Sailors	OPLA Analyst	bailey.sailors@senate.ga.gov

Fast Facts

5 Divisions of Court of Appeals - 15 Judges
370 Municipal Courts - 380+ Judges
49 Superior Courts Circuits - 211 Judges

Key Topics

Appellate Courts
Civil Practice
Courts/Judges
Trial Proceedings
Grand Jury
Superior Courts
Crimes and Offenses
Torts
Juvenile Proceedings
Municipal Courts
Garnishment Proceedings
Estates
Firearms
Rules of Evidence
Corporations
Constitutional Issues

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