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Rules of the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia
Section II - General Provisions
Rule 8 - Civil Rules Generally Applicable

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Rule 8 - Civil Rules Generally Applicable

Except as otherwise provided in these Rules, the rules of evidence applicable to non-jury civil proceedings and the rules of civil procedure apply in judicial discipline and incapacity cases.

R. Judi. Qual. Commi. Ga. 8

Adopted effective January 1, 2018.

Commentary

Rules promulgated by the Investigative Panel pursuant to its authority under Rule 3.E (1) (a) take precedence over the civil rules of evidence and procedure. See, e.g., Rule 13 on service, Rule 14 on subpoena power, and Rule 22 on discovery.