Scott Ballard at a glance
- Current role
- Chief Judge
- Current assignment
- Fayette County Superior Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Scott Ballard
Chief Judge · Fayette County Superior Court
Judicial assignments
- Griffin Judicial CircuitChief JudgeSource checked October 15, 2026. Roster source 1 · Roster source 2
These published assignments do not certify a complete bench.
Biography
Professional career
- For those needing to track cases or court schedules, Judge Ballard’s court calendars are publicly available through the Fayette County Clerk of Court website
Education
Additional information
- This background provides insight into his judicial approach and areas of specialization
- Judge Ballard has a legal career with extensive experience in the field, including prior practice as an attorney before his judicial appointment.
- His professional profile highlights his contributions to the legal community, areas of expertise, and career milestones.
- Court calendars and other public records are maintained online for transparency and accessibility Judge Ballard’s role in the Griffin Judicial Circuit ensures that he is a key figure in the administration of justice in his jurisdiction, providing oversight for both civil and criminal proceedings
- Judge Scott L. Ballard presides over cases in the Griffin Judicial Circuit, which is part of the 6th Judicial Administrative District of Georgia.
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
Fayette County Superior Court; Pike County Superior Court; Spalding County Superior Court; Upson County Superior Court; Griffin 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 ↗