Ballotpedia, Tommy Martin (Georgia)

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As of May 13, 2024, Thomas B Martin did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Thomas previously worked for the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Thomas Martin previously served one term as Chief Magistrate in Macon County from 2016-2020.

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Macon County Chief Magistrate

As Chief Magistrate, Thomas handled preliminary criminal hearings, the issuance of warrants, county ordinance violations. He also assigned cases to other magistrates and scheduled court sessions.

- As Chief Magistrate, Thomas handled preliminary criminal hearings, the issuance of warrants, county ordinance violations. He also assigned cases to other magistrates and scheduled court sessions.

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As of March 19, 2024, Thomas B Martin did not have a website or any information online.

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Thomas B Martin

As of April 23, 2024, Thomas B Martin did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Martin was elected to the Macon County Probate and Magistrate Court in 2016.

As of March 19, 2024, Thomas B Martin did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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. 

Local Judges who hear low-value civil cases and eviction cases