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 Rebecca received a bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston and her law degree from the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law.

Rebecca was an Assistant District Attorney in the Bibb County District Attorney's Office. 

Rebecca Liles Grist is the Solicitor General in Bibb County. She was elected in 2012 and has served 3 terms in this position.

Helped create the Crisis Line and Safe House of Central Georgia to assist victims of domestic violence.

Wants to evaluate and identify those who need services instead of sanctions in regard to mental health. She supports increasing staff in state-run mental health facilities and the Veteran’s Association facilities.

- Helped create the Crisis Line and Safe House of Central Georgia to assist victims of domestic violence.
- Wants to evaluate and identify those who need services instead of sanctions in regard to mental health. She supports increasing staff in state-run mental health facilities and the Veteran’s Association facilities.

Public Safety

Represents prosecutors to the Legislature and works closely with the Prosecuting Attorney's Council as well as the Georgia Association of Solicitors-General concerning all misdemeanor legislation including Stalking and Domestic Violence, Traffic Law and DUI.

As an Assistant District Attorney, she handled child support enforcement.

In 2018, Rebecca was named the Georgia Association of Solicitors-General's Solicitor-General of the Year and was also elected by her peers to serve on the Prosecuting Attorneys Council.

Member of the State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors and an appointed member of the Georgia Bar Foundation.

Said, "...personally participate in continuing education for prosecutors in courtroom techniques but also train law enforcement officers in evidence collection and preservation, report writing and courtroom testimony."

- Represents prosecutors to the Legislature and works closely with the Prosecuting Attorney's Council as well as the Georgia Association of Solicitors-General concerning all misdemeanor legislation including Stalking and Domestic Violence, Traffic Law and DUI.
- As an Assistant District Attorney, she handled child support enforcement.
- In 2018, Rebecca was named the Georgia Association of Solicitors-General's Solicitor-General of the Year and was also elected by her peers to serve on the Prosecuting Attorneys Council.
- Member of the State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors and an appointed member of the Georgia Bar Foundation.
- Said, "...personally participate in continuing education for prosecutors in courtroom techniques but also train law enforcement officers in evidence collection and preservation, report writing and courtroom testimony."

Legal Experience

Helped launch a Domestic Violence Court in the State Court of Bibb County.

Has written grants provided funding for a dedicated Victim-Witness Assistant for domestic violence victims after the defendant's conviction and for the implementation the Swift Certain and Fair method of probation to participants in the Domestic Violence Court.

During the pandemic, Rebecca never experienced a backlog of cases.

Involved in implementing technological advances.

Said, "I make sure all of my Assistant Solicitors-General and Victim Witness Advocates have the resources, training and support to do their very best in their jobs of prosecuting crimes and serving the victims of crime in this community."

Has increased staff to accommodate the increase in case load. She has hired an additional three prosecutors and two administrative assistants.

Implemented a new electronic case management system known at TRACKER to aid in processing and monitoring cases.

- Helped launch a Domestic Violence Court in the State Court of Bibb County.
- Has written grants provided funding for a dedicated Victim-Witness Assistant for domestic violence victims after the defendant's conviction and for the implementation the Swift Certain and Fair method of probation to participants in the Domestic Violence Court.
- During the pandemic, Rebecca never experienced a backlog of cases.
- Involved in implementing technological advances.
- Said, "I make sure all of my Assistant Solicitors-General and Victim Witness Advocates have the resources, training and support to do their very best in their jobs of prosecuting crimes and serving the victims of crime in this community."
- Has increased staff to accommodate the increase in case load. She has hired an additional three prosecutors and two administrative assistants.
- Implemented a new electronic case management system known at TRACKER to aid in processing and monitoring cases.

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Rebecca Liles Grist

- The Solicitor General oversees the prosecution of any misdemeanors or minor infractions to Georgia statutes or local laws. Misdemeanors might include driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, or low-level theft. 
- Solicitor Generals have discretion over whether to press charges, whether to seek jail time, or whether to send individuals to a pre-trial diversion program. They also have the power to negotiate plea deals with defendants. 
- In addition to prosecuting cases, the Solicitor General provides advice and counseling to victims of crime.
- Solicitor Generals are elected in county elections to four year terms.