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The Judicial Qualifications Commission
State of Georgia

The Judicial Qualifications Commission was created by Constitutional Amendment in 1972 to conduct investigations and hearings with respect to complaints of ethical misconduct by Georgia judges and is also authorized to issue Advisory Opinions regarding appropriate judicial conduct. The Commission is composed of:

  • Two (2) judges of any court of record selected by the Supreme Court of Georgia
  • Three (3) lawyers, each of whom must have had at least ten (10) years experience, appointed by the State Bar of Georgia
  • Two (2) citizens, neither of whom shall be members of the State Bar, appointed by the Governor

All members serve four (4) year terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified.

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Judicial Qualifications Commission
Suite C
8206 Hazelbrand Road
Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (770) 784-3189
FAX: (770) 784-2454

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Confidentiality

Important Notice:
Confidentiality
By Court rules, all complaints filed with the Commission are required to be kept confidential until the Commission gives notice of Formal Proceedings or until the complaint in question is otherwise resolved or closed. Confidentiality encompasses all proceedings of the Commission, including the filing of a complaint, and all information and materials, written, recorded or oral, received or developed by the Commission in the course of its work. Pursuant to this Rule, all Commission investigations are confidential and the Commission cannot confirm or deny that a complaint has been filed or that an investigation is underway. Any violation of this rule may result in a citation for contempt by the Supreme Court.

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Note: The Complaint Form must be printed out and mailed. No fax or email.

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