Eddie Barker at a glance
- Current role
- Chief Judge
- Current assignment
- Douglas County State Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Eddie Barker
Chief Judge · Douglas County State Court
Biography
Professional career
- The Chief Judge of the Douglas County State Court in Georgia, a role he has held since January 2018, and has been on the State Court Bench since August 2010
Education
- Georgia State University College of Law — J.D. (1989)
- in History — Mercer University — B.A. (1983)
Additional information
- Lithia Springs High School (1979) (High School).
- Criminal/Civil Case Scheduling: Managed by Judge Barker’s office; arraignment waivers must be filed at least 24 hours before hearings
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 ↗
Sources
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
View Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 25, 2026
View Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗