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# Molly McIlvaine

Glynn County Juvenile Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Glynn County Juvenile Court
- State: Georgia
- Role: 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/6811f966892ace0304c00ce8/)
- [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/6811f966892ace0304c00ce8/)
- [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/6811f966892ace0304c00ce8/)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge Molly D. McIlvaine is the Chief Judge of Glynn County Juvenile Court in Georgia, presiding over dependency, delinquency, CHINS, juvenile traffic, and certain domestic relations cases
- Before becoming Chief Judge, McIlvaine built a strong career in private practice and as a judicial staff attorney, gaining extensive experience in family and juvenile law.

### Education



### Additional information

- Sworn in as Chief Judge in January 2024.
- She is noted for her compassionate, balanced approach to juvenile justice, combining legal expertise with a focus on rehabilitation and support for youth and families