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 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.
Capitol Office
325-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 463-1314
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NamePositionEmail Address
Leighton KennedyAdministrative Assistantleighton.kennedy@senate.ga.gov
Beth VaughanSRO Analystbeth.vaughan@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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325-A Coverdell Legislative Office BuildingAtlanta4044631314GA 325-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building30334
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. 253Senate17P.O. Box 1895McDonoughGAP.O. Box 189530253 1065StricklandBrianStricklandRepublicanMcDonough835Chairman282Senate46P.O. Box 512Athens70654377317065437700GAP.O. Box 51230603 839CowsertBillCowsertRepublicanAthens9Vice Chairman254Senate18231 Riverside DriveMacon47874287204787499981GA231 Riverside Drive31201 1159KennedyJohnKennedyF.RepublicanMacon852Secretary286Senate501375HatchettBoHatchettRepublican4984Member258Senate22437 Walker StreetAugusta70643291807063391424GA437 Walker Street30901 1160Jones IIHaroldJones IIV.DemocratAugusta851Member268Senate322146 Roswell RDSuite 108895 Marietta4046563932GA2146 Roswell RD Suite 10889530062 1260KirkpatrickKayKirkpatrickRepublicanMarietta4910Member278Senate426784044652950ParentElenaParentDemocratAtlanta768Member269Senate33P.O. Box 777MariettaGAP.O. Box 77730061 1162RhettMichael 'Doc'RhettDemocratMarietta855Member255Senate19404 Durden StreetVidalia 9125373030GA404 Durden Street30474 1249TilleryBlakeTilleryRepublicanVidalia 4908Member237Senate11326 Eisenhower Drive #2Savannah9125275100GA1326 Eisenhower Drive #231406 966WatsonBenWatsonRepublicanSavannah784Membertrue10292021-2022 Regular Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20212022/true10292021-2022 Regular Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20212022/false10272020 Special Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/2020EX/false272019-2020 Regular Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/false262018 Special Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/2018EX/false252017-2018 Regular Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/false242015-2016 Regular Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20152016/false232013-2014 Regular Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20132014/false212011-2012 Regular Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20112012/false222011 Special Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/2011EX1/false202009-2010 Regular Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20092010/false182007-2008 Regular Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20072008/false142005-2006 Regular Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20052006/false152005 Special Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/2005EX1/false132004 Special Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/2004EX1/false112003-2004 Regular Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20032004/false12001-2002 Regular Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20012002/false72001 2nd Special Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/2001EX2/false62001 1st Special Sessionhttp://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/2001EX1/<p class="table-responsive" /><table class="table table-striped table-sm"><thead><tr><th scope="col">Name</th><th scope="col">Position</th><th scope="col">Email Address</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="">Leighton Kennedy</a></td><td>Administrative Assistant</td><td><a href="mailto:email@legis.ga.gov">leighton.kennedy@senate.ga.gov</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="">Beth Vaughan</a></td><td>SRO Analyst</td><td><a href="mailto:beth.vaughan@senate.ga.gov">beth.vaughan@senate.ga.gov</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p /><p class="row" /><p class="col-12 col-md-6" /><h3>Fast Facts</h3><ul><li>5 Divisions of Court of Appeals - 15 Judges</li><li>370 Municipal Courts - 380+ Judges</li><li>49 Superior Courts Circuits - 211 Judges</li></ul><p /><p class="col-12 col-md-6" /><h3>Key Topics</h3><ul><li>Appellate Courts</li><li>Civil Practice</li><li>Courts/Judges</li><li>Trial Proceedings</li><li>Grand Jury</li><li>Superior Courts</li><li>Crimes and Offenses</li><li>Torts</li><li>Juvenile Proceedings</li><li>Municipal Courts</li><li>Garnishment Proceedings</li><li>Estates</li><li>Firearms</li><li>Rules of Evidence</li><li>Corporations</li><li>Constitutional Issues</li></ul><p /><p />
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