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Cody attended the University of North Georgia, graduating with a bachelor's degree. He is also married with 3 children. 

Cody has 17 years of criminal justice training and is a POST certified Peace Officer. Before becoming Chief Magistrate, he was a probation officer for almost 5 years. 

Cody Grizzle has served as the Chief Magistrate for the past 12 years. 

Legislator's Guide to the Judicial Branch

As chief magistrate, presides over a magistrate court and assigns cases, sets court sessions, appoints other magistrate judges, and sets policy for the court.

- As chief magistrate, presides over a magistrate court and assigns cases, sets court sessions, appoints other magistrate judges, and sets policy for the court.

Legal Experience

Makes "fair and equitable decisions on civil and criminal matters."

- Makes "fair and equitable decisions on civil and criminal matters."

Ethics & Conduct

Franklin County Citizen

As Cheif Magistrate, has signed 15,865 arrest warrants and overseen 23,252 criminal cases and 8,543 civil cases.

Has a top short-term goal is to continue to use technology to enhance services to officers, litigants and to save tax dollars.

Has long term goals centered on managing case load and educating staff and others about the office.

- As Cheif Magistrate, has signed 15,865 arrest warrants and overseen 23,252 criminal cases and 8,543 civil cases.
- Has a top short-term goal is to continue to use technology to enhance services to officers, litigants and to save tax dollars.
- Has long term goals centered on managing case load and educating staff and others about the office.

Judicial Administration

Has membership with the Franklin County Young Famers, coaching Little League and travel teams.

- Has membership with the Franklin County Young Famers, coaching Little League and travel teams.

Community Involvement

Cody Wayne Grizzle

Cody Grizzle attended the University of North Georgia, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in 2006. He is also married with 3 children. 

Cody Grizzle has 17 years of criminal justice training and is a POST certified Peace Officer. Before becoming Chief Magistrate, he was a Probation Officer for almost 5 years. 

Cody has been the Chief Magistrate for the past 12 years.

- Cody has been the Chief Magistrate for the past 12 years.

Facebook says he "makes fair and equitable decisions on civil and criminal matters"

- Facebook says he "makes fair and equitable decisions on civil and criminal matters"

As Cheif Magistrate, Cody has signed 15,865 arrest warrants and overseen 23,252 criminal cases and 8,543 civil cases.

Grizzle said his top short-term goal is to continue to use technology to enhance services to officers, litigants and to save tax dollars.

Grizzle said his long term goals are centered on managing his case load and educating his staff and others about the office.

- As Cheif Magistrate, Cody has signed 15,865 arrest warrants and overseen 23,252 criminal cases and 8,543 civil cases.
- Grizzle said his top short-term goal is to continue to use technology to enhance services to officers, litigants and to save tax dollars.
- Grizzle said his long term goals are centered on managing his case load and educating his staff and others about the office.

Cody Grizzle is a member of the Franklin County Young Famers, coaching Little League and travel teams.

- Cody Grizzle is a member of the Franklin County Young Famers, coaching Little League and travel teams.

Cody Grizzle resides in Franklin County with his wife and three children. He attends Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. 

Cody Grizzle has 17 years of criminal justice training and is a POST certified peace officer.

Cody Grizzle has been serving as the Chief Magistrate in Franklin County for 12 years. 

As of April 23, 2024, Cody Wayne Grizzle did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Plans to manage cases on a timely manner even when a case overload occurs.

- Plans to manage cases on a timely manner even when a case overload occurs.

- 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. 