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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
To be eligible to fill the position of circuit public defender, a person must:
(1) Have attained the age of 25 years;
(2) Have been duly admitted and licensed to practice law in the superior courts for at least three years;
(3) Be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia; and
(4) If previously disbarred from the practice of law, have been reinstated as provided by law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 17. Criminal Procedure § 17-12-21 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-17-criminal-procedure/ga-code-sect-17-12-21/
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