Douglas Now, State Court Judge Katy Paulk announces 2024 election campaign

Katy lives in Ambrose with her husband Daniel and their children, and they attend Ambrose Christian Church.

Katy has been a judge in Coffee County since last year and previously worked as a solicitor in state court and as an assistant district attorney.

Katy Petters Paulk was appointed a state court judge in Coffee County in 2023 by Governor Brian Kemp and is currently seeking election for the same role. 

Served 15 years as an assistant district attorney.

Handled Drug Court, which is a rehab program run through the judicial system, as an assistant district attorney in Waycross.

Served for 10 years as the Solicitor of Douglas Municipal Court.

- Serves as a judge since 2023.
- Served 15 years as an assistant district attorney.
- Handled Drug Court, which is a rehab program run through the judicial system, as an assistant district attorney in Waycross.
- Served for 10 years as the Solicitor of Douglas Municipal Court.

Legal Experience

As of April 23, 2024, Katy Peters Paulk did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Community Involvement

Katy Peters Paulk

- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 
