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# O.C.G.A. § 15-7-3. Applicability of chapter; conflicts with local laws.

This chapter shall apply to and govern all state courts; and, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, in all cases in which there is a conflict between this chapter and the local law creating the state court, this chapter shall take priority and shall be controlling.

## History

Code 1981, § 15-7-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 1419, § 2.

## Cross References

Local laws not in conflict with chapter to remain in effect, § 15-7-60.