Definitions

2.1. Judge The word "judge" as used in these rules refers to any person serving or acting as either a chief magistrate or magistrate in the Magistrate Courts of Georgia. 2 2.2. Clerk The word "clerk" as used in these rules refers to the person designated as the clerk and to other members of the staff serving as deputy clerks. The chief magistrate may designate deputy clerks who shall have the same authority as the clerk. 2.3. Party(ies) The word "party" or "parties" as used in these rules shall include law enforcement officers participating in criminal proceedings and attorney(s) of record unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Amended effective October 28, 1993.