Kevin Johnson, candidate for Gilmer Magistrate Judge

Kevin currently resides in Gilmer County. He is married to his wife, with whom they have four children together. 

Kevin is currently retired. He has experience working in law enforcement as a Sheriff’s Deputy, Highway Patrol Officer. He is a US Military veteran, previously serving with the Marine corps and reserves. 

Gilmer County Magistrate

Kevin "Troop" Johnson is the Chief Magistrate for Gilmer County in Georgia. He was elected to this position in 2021, and is serving his first term. 

As of July 25, 2024, Kevin "Troop" Johnson did not have a website or any information online.

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Kevin "Troop" Johnson

- Magistrate Courts hear civil cases only in amounts less than $15,000. There are no jury trials in Magistrate Court. 
- Magistrate Courts hear landlord tenant dispossessory cases (i.e. a case where a landlord is seeking an eviction of their tenant) and can order evictions. 
- The Chief Magistrate can determine procedures for managing the cases in front of the Magistrate. For example, in Fulton County the Chief Magistrate informs parties in landlord tenant dispossessory cases on the benefits of mediation and provides on-site mediators to resolve landlord tenant disputes before the parties appear in front of the judge. 
- Magistrate Courts only have jurisdiction over their respective counties. Each county has its own magistrate court. Magistrate Court Judge term lengths vary per county, however most serve four year terms. Local Superior Court Judges set parameters for Magistrate Courts. 