There are 770 Courts in Georgia, serving a population of 10,201,635 people in an area of 57,580 square miles. There is 1 Court per 13,248 people, and 1 Court per 74 square miles.
The state of Georgia is ranked 13th in Courts per capita, and 9th in Courts per square mile.
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Georgia Appellate Courts
Court Name: Georgia Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Atlanta
Number of Judges: 15
Court Name: Georgia Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Atlanta
Number of Judges: 9
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Civil Court | Constitution | County | 4 |
| Georgia County Recorders | Constitution | County | - |
| Georgia Juvenile Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 132 |
| Georgia Magistrate Court | Constitution | County | 510 |
| Georgia Municipal Court | Constitution | Municipality | 346 |
| Georgia Probate Court | Constitution | County | 170 |
| Georgia State Court | Constitution | County | 129 |
| Georgia Superior Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 213 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| DUI/Misdemeanor Courts | Local |
| Family Treatment Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | No |
| English Required | No |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 1 Day |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 2 years |