G. Kevin Morris at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Newton County Superior Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
G. Kevin Morris
Judge · Newton County Superior Court
Judicial assignments
- Alcovy Judicial CircuitJudgeSource checked October 15, 2026. Roster source 1 · Roster source 2
These published assignments do not certify a complete bench.
Biography
Professional career
- Sworn in as a Superior Court Judge on January 30, 2023, appointed by Governor Brian Kemp, succeeding Judge John Ott
- Committed to serving the citizens of Newton and Walton Counties, emphasizing the importance of justice and the rule of law in his courtroom
- He also held the role of Deputy County Attorney for Butts and Henry Counties
- Before joining the bench, Judge Morris had over 20 years of legal experience, primarily as a partner at Williams, Morris & Waymire
Education
Additional information
- representing cities, counties, and officials in complex federal and state litigation.
- His practice included handling employment disputes, use of force cases, speech and zoning issues, environmental claims, and immunity defenses, as well as litigating more than 30 appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
- He presides over both criminal and civil cases in the Alcovy Judicial Circuit and participates in statewide judicial initiatives, including the Council of Superior Court Judges Technology Committee and the Georgia Courts Statewide Case Management Project Committee
- His work on judicial technology and case management committees demonstrates his engagement in improving court efficiency and accessibility
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
Newton County Superior Court; Walton County Superior Court; Alcovy 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 ↗