David H. Prather at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Stephens County Magistrate Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
David H. Prather
Judge · Stephens County Magistrate Court
Biography
Professional career
- Magistrate judge serving in the Stephens County Magistrate Court in Toccoa, Georgia, appointed by Chief Magistrate Judge Donald Tabor
- His practice areas include criminal defense, civil litigation, and related matters
Education
Additional information
- One of two magistrate judges appointed by Chief Magistrate Judge Donald Tabor in April 2012, alongside attorney Dennis L. Brewer.
- According to, Prather is an attorney based in Toccoa, GA, with Georgia State Bar admission and a record that includes peer recognition for professional excellence.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
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.
Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court RulesSupreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Georgia Magistrate Court Rule 15 — virtual proceedings
Stephens County Magistrate Court
Georgia Magistrate Courts only. Virtual proceedings; consent, exceptions and judicial orders control. Dated 2023 source, later amendments not exhaustively certified.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Sources
Identity source checked August 25, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
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Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 25, 2026
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