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# Michael T. Garrett

Clayton County State Court · Chief Judge

## Profile

- Court: Clayton 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/58af022ace9168f520c4da64/)
- [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af022ace9168f520c4da64/)
- [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/58af022ace9168f520c4da64/)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- The Chief Judge of the Clayton County State Court in Georgia, appointed in 2012 and later elected to a four‐year term in 2014
- Assistant DA – South Georgia DA’s Office (2005–2008) He also practiced law in private practice before his judicial appointment

### Education



### Additional information