Coastal Courier, McGirt sworn in as chief magistrate

As of May 8, 2024, Michael J McGirt did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Michael McGirt served as an associate magistrate for Liberty County before being sworn in as Chief Magistrate.

As of March 19, 2024, Michael J McGirt did not have a website or any information online.

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Michael J McGirt

As of April 8, 2024, Michael J McGirt did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of March 19, 2024, Michael J McGirt did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of April 8, 2024, Malcolm X Williams did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of March 19, 2024, Malcolm X Williams did not have a website or any information online.

Malcolm X Williams

- 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. 