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Matt Littleton has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in public safety administration. 

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Matt is currently Chief Magistrate of Colquitt County.

Matt previously worked in law enforcement.

As a chief magistrate, assigns cases to lower magistrates, determines the court’s schedule, and appoints magistrates to be confirmed by the superior court.

- As a chief magistrate, assigns cases to lower magistrates, determines the court’s schedule, and appoints magistrates to be confirmed by the superior court.

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As of March 11, 2026, Matt Littleton did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Believes a thorough knowledge of the law, honesty, and integrity free from personal opinion, emotion, or bias are the most important qualities a Chief Magistrate Judge should possess.

Believes in fairness, objectivity, and justice.

- Believes a thorough knowledge of the law, honesty, and integrity free from personal opinion, emotion, or bias are the most important qualities a Chief Magistrate Judge should possess.
- Believes in fairness, objectivity, and justice.

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Matt Littleton

Matt Littleton is currently Chief Magistrate of Colquitt County.

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Traci has served as a Magistrate Court Judge. 

Traci Elaine Williams previously worked as a clerk, accounting technician, and Chief Clerk.

As a magistrate court judge, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.

- As a magistrate court judge, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.

As of March 11, 2026, Traci Elaine Williams did not have a website or any information online.

Believes integrity, fairness, sound judgment, compassion, and proven experience are important qualities for a Chief Magistrate Judge.

Believes in applying the law fairly and consistently.

Believes in ensuring that decisions are based on facts, evidence, and justice.

- Believes integrity, fairness, sound judgment, compassion, and proven experience are important qualities for a Chief Magistrate Judge.
- Believes in applying the law fairly and consistently.
- Believes in ensuring that decisions are based on facts, evidence, and justice.

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