**On January 1, 2024, the Supreme Court of Georgia implemented comprehensive revisions of its rules. Find the revised rules and more information HERE.**
**On January 1, 2024, the Supreme Court of Georgia implemented comprehensive revisions of its rules. Find the revised rules and more information HERE.**

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02/16/2023 – Judicial Council Standing Committee On Court Interpreters

Atlanta, February 16, 2023 – Judicial Council Standing Committee On Court Interpreters has submitted its amended rules for Legal Interpreting in the State of Georgia to the Supreme Court of Georgia. Created in June 2021, the Standing Committee was charged with amending the Rules for Use of Interpreters for Non-English Speaking Persons which was [...]

02/16/2023 – Judicial Council Standing Committee On Court Interpreters2023-02-16T15:24:27-05:00

07/18/2022—New Chief Justice Sworn In

The Honorable Michael P. Boggs will be sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia on Monday, July 18, at the State Capitol.

07/18/2022—New Chief Justice Sworn In2022-07-19T16:24:24-04:00

7/18/2022 – IN MEMORIAM: CHIEF JUSTICE GEORGE H. CARLEY

On August 6, 2021, the Committee appointed by the Supreme Court of Georgia to prepare an appropriate memorial to the life, character, and service of the Honorable George Holmes Carley, submitted the following report: CLICK HERE TO VIEW. 

7/18/2022 – IN MEMORIAM: CHIEF JUSTICE GEORGE H. CARLEY2022-07-18T14:25:43-04:00

10/19/21 – SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA AMENDS COURT RULES

On October 19, 2021, the Supreme Court of Georgia amended its Court Rules to add that any basis for invoking the Court’s jurisdiction because of a constitutional question must be shown using record citations. The amendments have a later effective date of Monday, November 29, 2021, the first day on which cases will be [...]

10/19/21 – SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA AMENDS COURT RULES2021-10-19T15:38:39-04:00

8/19/2021 – JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION FILINGS ADDED TO SUPREME COURT WEBSITE

Atlanta, August 19, 2021 – In an effort to increase transparency and convenience, the Supreme Court of Georgia is making the most commonly requested, publicly filed documents regarding Judicial Qualifications Commission matters available on its website. These filings, including formal charges, answers, and associated orders and opinions of the Supreme Court, may be found [...]

8/19/2021 – JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION FILINGS ADDED TO SUPREME COURT WEBSITE2021-08-19T16:36:58-04:00

8/5/2021 – SUPREME COURT TO HOLD AUGUST ORAL ARGUMENTS REMOTELY

Atlanta, August 5, 2021 – Chief Justice David E. Nahmias announced today that the Supreme Court’s oral arguments scheduled for Aug. 24, 25 and 26 will be conducted remotely. The Court’s decision to return to video conferencing for oral arguments comes in the wake of revised public health guidance and the increase of delta [...]

8/5/2021 – SUPREME COURT TO HOLD AUGUST ORAL ARGUMENTS REMOTELY2021-08-05T17:14:02-04:00

7/29/2021 – VERDA M. COLVIN SWORN IN AS GEORGIA SUPREME COURT JUSTICE

Atlanta, July 29, 2021 – Verda M. Colvin was officially sworn in today to serve as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp appointed the Georgia Court of Appeals judge to the state’s highest court on July 20, 2021 to fill the seat vacated by former Chief Justice Harold D. [...]

7/29/2021 – VERDA M. COLVIN SWORN IN AS GEORGIA SUPREME COURT JUSTICE2021-07-29T15:21:47-04:00

7/26/2021 – NEW JUSTICE TO BE SWORN IN

Atlanta, July 26, 2021 – Verda M. Colvin will be sworn in as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia on July 29, at 1 p.m. Gov. Brian Kemp will administer the oath of office in the House Chamber of the State Capitol Building. Judge Colvin most recently served on the Georgia Court [...]

7/26/2021 – NEW JUSTICE TO BE SWORN IN2021-07-27T17:32:46-04:00

7/20/2021 – Governor Kemp Appoints Judge Verda M. Colvin to Georgia Supreme Court

Chief Justice David E. Nahmias today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Brian Kemp's appointment of Judge Verda M. Colvin to the Supreme Court of Georgia: “The Supreme Court congratulates and welcomes Judge Colvin. Given her background and experience, including many years as a Court of Appeals and trial court judge, we [...]

7/20/2021 – Governor Kemp Appoints Judge Verda M. Colvin to Georgia Supreme Court2021-07-20T16:48:47-04:00

7/9/2021 – KATHLEEN JOYNER NEW PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

Atlanta, July 9, 2021 – The Supreme Court of Georgia has chosen Kathleen Joyner to serve as its Public Information Officer, beginning Monday, July 12. Joyner, a former reporter and writer for the Daily Report, is currently director of communications for Georgia State University’s Honors College. “We are pleased to have someone with Kathleen [...]

7/9/2021 – KATHLEEN JOYNER NEW PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER2021-07-09T13:41:07-04:00
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