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# Eddie Barker

Douglas County State Court · Chief Judge

## Profile

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

## Summary

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

## 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


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af0225ce9168f520c4d9ee/)
- [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af0225ce9168f520c4d9ee/)
- [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)
- [Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af0225ce9168f520c4d9ee/)

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## 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