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Get Straight Talk on Civil Justice
Want a simple, straightforward explanation of the workings of our civil justice system sans legalese? The Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization, offers informative and entertaining materials on how the civil justice system and tort law protect our constitutional rights, promote a safer society and preserve defining American values like Fair Play and Justice for All. Among the topics covered are Trial by Jury, Judicial Independence, Punitive Damages, Contingency Fees and Judicial Elections.
Full Court Press
The Administrative Office of the Courts offers news and information on Georgia’s courts for citizens, judges and attorneys. Among the many offerings are a self-help center for pro se litigants, court rules, court forms, a child support calculator, a helpful overview of Georgia’s court system and links to other consumer resources like Legal Aid and the Georgia Justice Project.
Meet the Supremes
Get driving directions, read court opinions, check the docket, or learn the history of Georgia’s Supreme Court. It’s all here.
Clickable Courts
Findlaw.com has compiled links to all the courts in Georgia, including federal and superior courts by district and state courts by county, plus the magistrate, appellate, municipal, juvenile, and probate courts with websites.
Searchable Cases & Codes
FindLaw’s Cases and Codes section offers resources and links for both state and federal laws. This includes resources pertaining to constitutions, statutes, cases and more. Run a search for case summaries or select a jurisdiction to browse applicable laws.
Things You Should Know
The State Bar of Georgia provides free information to legal consumers, including a downloadable pamphlet series on legal issues, advice on how to select an attorney, a list of Georgia lawyers who have been disciplined, and information about filing a grievance against an attorney. The State Bar also provides online access to its public service announcements, a video for prospective jurors, and an animated presentation for high school students on the importance of our constitutional right to Trial by Jury.
Under the Gold Dome
What’s the legislature cooking up for Georgia’s judiciary? Follow important legislation affecting Georgia’s courts with this tracker provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Read All About It!
Georgia’s Administrative Office of the Courts publishes in downloadable PDF format a variety of publications designed to educate and inform citizens about the workings of the courts. Here you’ll find general publications on the judiciary and jury service, as well as copies of journals, annual reports and more.
