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Matthew was born and raised in Turner County. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. 

As of July 25, 2024, Matthew Blake Christian did not have a website or any information online.

Matthew Blake Christian is currently Chief Magistrate in Turner County and is running for re-election. Matthew was first elected into the position in 2020. 

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As of July 25, 2024, Matthew Blake Christian did not have a website.

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Matthew Blake Christian

- 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. 