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# Bette Lauren Wallace

Douglas County Superior Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Douglas County Superior Court
- State: Georgia
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-08-25

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Superior Court Judge in Douglas County, Georgia, elected in June 2024 to preside over felony, civil, and specialized court programs
- Judge Wallace was elected to the Douglas County Superior Court bench in a contested race in June 2024, winning over 65% of the vote
- Judge Wallace serves on the Superior Court of Georgia, Douglas Judicial Circuit, a position she won in a contested, nonpartisan election in June 2024, securing over 65% of the vote
- Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney
- Official site: Douglas County Superior Court – Judge Lauren Wallace
- West Georgia Technical College Criminal Justice Advisory Board

### Education

- Murray State University

### Additional information

- Judge Wallace has been a lifelong public servant and spent her career as an attorney prosecuting felony and misdemeanor crimes to give a voice to crime victims.
- Served in both DeKalb and Douglas Counties
- focusing on prosecuting felony and misdemeanor crimes and advocating for victims

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### electronic devices and recording

Scope: statewide

Georgia's class-specific Uniform Court Rules govern electronic devices and recording in state trial courts. Before using recording, photography, livestreaming, or similar courtroom technology, confirm the governing rule and the assigned court's procedure.

Evidence excerpt: Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court Rules

[Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### recording devices and courtroom access

Scope: statewide

For Georgia Superior Court proceedings, statewide Rule 22 governs recording devices and courtroom recording; counsel should confirm judge approval and courtroom conditions before using recording, photographic, or comparable electronic presentation equipment.

Evidence excerpt: The new version will take effect on May 1, 2018.

[Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms](https://www.gasupreme.us/new-rule-22/)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/67a254099765a002f3a0068b/)
- [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/67a254099765a002f3a0068b/)
- [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)
- [Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms](https://www.gasupreme.us/new-rule-22/)
- [Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/67a254099765a002f3a0068b/)
- [Official court biography — Bette Lauren Wallace](https://www.douglascountyga.gov/436/Superior-Court-Judge-Lauren-Wallace)

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## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [Uniform Superior Court Rules](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-815bee855bfd141a25d75d36) — Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. [Official source](https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/4/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/14025702/UNIFORM-SUPERIOR-COURT-RULES-2026_04_09.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.