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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Each magistrate taking office on or after July 1, 2019, shall:
(1) Have been a resident of the county for two years next preceding the beginning of his or her term of office;
(2) Be at least 25 years of age;
(3) Remain a resident of such county during his or her term of office;
(4) Be a citizen of the United States;
(5) Be a registered voter; and
(6) Have obtained a state accredited high school diploma or state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma.
(b) Additional qualifications for the office of chief magistrate or magistrate or both may be imposed by local law.
(c) A magistrate who is an attorney may practice in other courts but may not practice in the magistrate's own court or appear in any matter as to which that magistrate has exercised any jurisdiction.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-10-22 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-15-courts/ga-code-sect-15-10-22/
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