Eric W. Norris at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Clarke County Superior Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Eric W. Norris
Judge · Clarke County Superior Court
Judicial assignments
- Western Judicial CircuitJudgeSource checked October 15, 2026. Roster source 1 · Roster source 2
These published assignments do not certify a complete bench.
Biography
Professional career
- In May 2020, he became the Chief Superior Court Judge for the Clarke and Oconee counties circuit
- He held the role of Chief Magistrate Judge in Oconee County from 2004 to 2016 and was subsequently appointed to the Superior Court bench by Governor Nathan Deal
- Judge Norris emphasizes protecting the rights of all citizens, regardless of status, and has a record of involvement in both criminal and civil court matters
Education
Additional information
- In July 2019, after a defendant in a rape case failed to appear in court, Norris released the defendant on his own recognizance.
- Judge Eric Norris began his legal career after completing college and law school, returning to Athens, Georgia, to open a law practice in Watkinsville.
- Publicly reprimanded by the Georgia Supreme Court following an incident involving a bail bondsman, Nathan Owens.
- His son serves in the Georgia Army National Guard, and his daughter is pursuing a career in healthcare
- He also presides over the Treatment and Accountability Court, which provides intensive supervision for individuals charged with non-violent offenses influenced by mental illness or disability
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 ↗
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.
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Uniform Superior Court Rules
Clarke County Superior Court; Oconee County Superior Court; Western Judicial Circuit
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 ↗ · 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
View Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms ↗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 ↗