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# O.C.G.A. § 15-10-6. Local court rules.

The chief magistrate may with the approval of the chief judge of superior court adopt local rules for the court not inconsistent with law and the rules adopted by the Supreme Court.

## History

Code 1981, § 15-10-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 884, § 2-1.

## Cross References

Authority of magistrate courts to enact local rules, Uniform Rules for the Magistrate Courts, Rule 1.2.