Committee raises magistrate‑court civil limit to $25,000 after judges recommend insurance benchmark After testimony from state and magistrate court representatives, the committee amended a bill to raise the magistrate court jurisdictional limit to $25,000 and passed it; supporters said the change reflects inflation and preserves local access to courts.

Georgia's Judiciary Committee has just passed a bill to raise the magistrate court's jurisdictional limit to $25,000, a move that aims to modernize access to justice amidst rising costs!

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Judge halts a Georgia execution over inmate’s concerns about the clemency process
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ICYMI in the May Georgia Courts Journal: Georgia’s court councils convened in May, bringing new leadership and well-deserved honors across the judiciary.
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Georgia revises appellate practice rules for felony and misdemeanor trials Georgia amends laws on transcript preparation and court reporting for felony cases.

Georgia's House Bill 179 is set to revolutionize court reporting, introducing digital recording options that could transform the judicial landscape—but will it compromise justice?



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New Act mandates verbatim reporting for court proceedings starting January 2026 Effective January 2026, new law requires verbatim reporting for court and commission testimony.

Georgia's House Bill 179 aims to revolutionize court reporting by mandating digital recordings for all testimonies, promising a more efficient and transparent judicial system by 2026.

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Judicial bias isn’t new, but social media has changed the game. Explore the historical context and implications of the Judge Stacey Hydrick controversy in my latest article for Truthlytics.🏛️ #judicialbias #dekalbcounty #georgiacourts #truthlytics #currentevents

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Georgia Judicial Council proposes digital recording option for court proceedings House Bill 179 allows judges to use digital recordings to supplement court reporter services.

Georgia is on the brink of a judicial transformation as lawmakers discuss a bill that could revolutionize court reporting by introducing digital recordings to address the ongoing shortage of court reporters.

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Georgia courts allow free document access for attorneys in civil actions Georgia permits unlimited access for attorneys to download electronically filed civil documents

Georgia's House Bill 530 is set to revolutionize access to electronic court documents, allowing attorneys and self-represented litigants to download crucial files for free—could this be the key to a fairer legal system?

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Georgia courts face rising threats as judges call for enhanced security measures Georgia courts face increasing threats, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security and training measures.

Georgia's judicial system is under siege as threats against judges soar, raising urgent calls for enhanced security measures to protect democracy itself.

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Jury awards $148M in damages to Georgia election workers over Rudy Giuliani's 2020 vote lies | CityN... A jury awarded $148 million in damages on Friday to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation.

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