William Jerry Day at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Walker County Magistrate Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
William Jerry Day
Judge · Walker County Magistrate Court
Biography
Professional career
- Serving as a trusted judicial figure in the community, contributing to public confidence in the justice system
Education
Additional information
- In July 2023, Judge Day and fellow magistrate judge Shelia Thompson received formal commendation for their 40 years of service
- Over four decades, he has presided over cases in the local magistrate court
- This recognition highlights his consistent contribution to the judicial process and his role in upholding justice at the local level
- As a magistrate judge, Judge Day’s responsibilities typically include
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 Magistrate Court Rule 15 — virtual proceedings
Walker County Magistrate Court
Georgia Magistrate 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
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Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 25, 2026
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