Constitution of the State of Georgia

Article VI. JUDICIAL BRANCH · Article VI. JUDICIAL BRANCH · Section VII. SELECTION, TERM, COMPENSATION, AND DISCIPLINE OF JUDGES

Art. VI, Sec. VII, Para. VIII. Due process; review by Supreme Court.

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No action shall be taken against a judge except after hearing and in accordance with due process of law. No removal or involuntary retirement shall occur except upon order of the Supreme Court after review.

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Rules of the Judicial Qualifications Commission.

Other notes

1976 Constitution.: Art. VI, Sec. VII, Para. III; Art. VI, Sec. XIII, Para. III.

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