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Special Judiciary
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 The Committee on Special Judiciary provides additional committee support to the Judiciary and Judiciary Non-Civil Committees on legislation related to the courts in both civil and criminal law.
Capitol Office
301-B CLOB
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-6446
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NamePositionEmail Address
Mercedes BenitesAdministrative Assistantmercedes.benites@senate.ga.gov
Ben LyndeSRO Analystben.lynde@senate.ga.gov

Fast Facts

  • Georgia's court system consists of five levels of trial-level courts: magistrate, probate, juvenile, state, and superior
  • There are 370 municipal courts and 40 superior courts in Georgia

Key Topics

  • Georgia Law
  • Courts
  • Juvenile proceedings
  • Constitutional issues
  • Crimes and offenses
  • Drug enforcement
  • Criminal justice
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