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Chris attended Northwest Whitfield High School. He currently lives in Tunnel Hill, Georgia.

Chris was previously a deputy sheriff for the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office.

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Chris Griffin is currently Chief Magistrate in Whitefield County. He has was appointed in 2019 after Hayes Townsend retired and has served one term.

Served as a magistrate judge from 2009 to 2019. Magistrate judges 
handle pretrial motions and hearings in civil and criminal cases. 

- Served as a magistrate judge from 2009 to 2019. Magistrate judges 
handle pretrial motions and hearings in civil and criminal cases. 

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As of March 19, 2024, Chris Griffin did not have a website or any information online.

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Julia received a bachelor's degree in criminology and sociology from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. She is married to Chris Goulart and has lived in Whitfield County since 2010. She is also a board member for the Roman Open charity.

Julia Nguyen-Goulart is the owner of Absolutely Clean, a real estate agent at Peach Realty, and the owner and bail bond agent at Express Bail Bonding. Julia started her career as a probation officer at Georgia Department of Corrections.

As of May 13, 2024, Julia Nguyen-Goulart’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a bail bond agent, Julia facilitated the release of defendants from custody by posting bail, conducted risk assessments to determine eligibility for bail bonds, negotiated terms of bail agreements with clients and courts, ensured compliance with legal regulations and requirements, and assisted clients with understanding their legal rights and obligations.

As a probation officer at Georgia Department of Corrections, Julia supervised individuals on probation, conducted assessments to determine appropriate supervision plans, monitored compliance with court-ordered conditions, provided counseling and support services, facilitated rehabilitative programs, and collaborated with community resources to promote successful reintegration into society.

- As a bail bond agent, Julia facilitated the release of defendants from custody by posting bail, conducted risk assessments to determine eligibility for bail bonds, negotiated terms of bail agreements with clients and courts, ensured compliance with legal regulations and requirements, and assisted clients with understanding their legal rights and obligations.
- As a probation officer at Georgia Department of Corrections, Julia supervised individuals on probation, conducted assessments to determine appropriate supervision plans, monitored compliance with court-ordered conditions, provided counseling and support services, facilitated rehabilitative programs, and collaborated with community resources to promote successful reintegration into society.

As of March 19, 2024, Julia Nguyen-Goulart’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "I pledge to be an effective, principled, dedicated Judge, prioritizing the law above personal feelings or obligations."

Said, "I will fight with transparency for the county employees within the courts instead of dismissing and financially hindering their value within our community."

- Said, "I pledge to be an effective, principled, dedicated Judge, prioritizing the law above personal feelings or obligations."
- Said, "I will fight with transparency for the county employees within the courts instead of dismissing and financially hindering their value within our community."
- Supports term limits.

Serves as a Board Member of Roman Open charity.

- Serves as a Board Member of Roman Open charity.

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- 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. 