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Mulholland staying put, not running for state post

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Has been district attorney for the past 20 years for the South Georgia Circuit, where his office handles felony matters, juvenile court and drug court.

- Has been district attorney for the past 20 years for the South Georgia Circuit, where his office handles felony matters, juvenile court and drug court.

Legal Experience

South Georgia Circuit ramping up usage of DNA tracking system

Advocates for the use of DNA tracking system “True Allele” to help solve investigations.

- Advocates for the use of DNA tracking system “True Allele” to help solve investigations.

Public Safety

As of May 8, 2025, Joe Mulholland did not have a website or any information online.

Consumer Protection

Joe Mulholland

- A District Attorney is the person who represents the government in the prosecution of all felony criminal cases and the misdemeanors connected to felonies. 
- They review police arrest reports, build cases against arrested individuals, and ultimately are responsible for prosecuting and making the case against these individuals. 
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs. District Attorneys handle the most critical cases in their district, including internal investigations of law enforcement officers.
- District Attorneys do not work alone. They also supervise other attorneys, called Deputy District Attorneys or Assistant District Attorneys.
- There are 49 District Attorneys In Georgia, each representing the judicial circuit in which they get elected. Since 1968, the office has been a full-time elected position whose incumbent could not engage in the private practice of law. District Attorneys are part of the judicial branch of the Georgia state government.