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title: O.C.G.A. § 47-8-63. Duties of senior judges generally.
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# O.C.G.A. § 47-8-63. Duties of senior judges generally.

It shall be the duty of the senior judges to consult with the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals and to advise and assist each of such courts in the revision of the rules of practice of such courts and in handling the administrative duties now or hereafter placed upon such courts or the members thereof by law. It shall also be the duty of the senior judges to consult with the Attorney General and the assistants to the Attorney General upon legal matters, when their advice and consultation are requested.

## History

Ga. L. 1945, p. 362, § 7.