Russell A. Sheppard at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Washington County Probate Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Russell A. Sheppard
Judge · Washington County Probate Court
Biography
Professional career
- Russell A. Sheppard has been Probate Judge of Washington County, GA since his re‐election on November 8, 2016, and is currently serving through December 31, 2028
- Sheppard’s career includes service as a judge on the Washington County Probate Court, with prior re‐elections in 2016 and 2020
Education
Additional information
- Registered Democrat
- Recognized for his work in the Georgia probate system and is listed in official court and civic resources
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Georgia Probate Court Rule 11 — virtual proceedings
Washington County Probate Court
Georgia Probate Courts only. Virtual proceedings; consent, exceptions and judicial orders control. Dated 2023 source, later amendments not exhaustively certified.
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 ↗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 ↗