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# Harold Banke

Court of Appeals of Georgia · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Court of Appeals of Georgia
- State: Georgia
- Role: Judge
- Service status: former
- Last verified: 2026-06-30

## Summary

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

## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia, 1997-present
- Harold R. Banke (1916–2002) was a distinguished jurist who held the role of a Superior Court judge, Chief Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals, and later Senior Appellate Judge in Georgia
- His name is also associated with the Harold R. Banke Justice Center in Clayton County, opened in 2000, which houses detention facilities, sheriff’s headquarters, and multiple courtrooms
- Superior Court Judge, Clayton Circuit (1961–1977), serving as Chief Judge for the last 15 years

### Education


### Additional information

- Later appointed Senior Appellate Judge by Governor Zell Miller and served until July 1, 1999, at age 82
- In 1996, Banke filed a lawsuit to prevent mandatory retirement at age 75, but lost the case.
- In 1977, Governor George Busbee appointed him to the Georgia Court of Appeals, where he served until 1991.
- Chief Judge from January 1, 1985, to December 31, 1986, and Presiding Judge from 1987

## 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://www.courtlistener.com/person/7135/harold-banke/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7135/harold-banke/)
- [Court of Appeals of Georgia current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7135/harold-banke/)
- [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7135/harold-banke/)

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