Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Magistrate Court
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Senior Magistrate Court Judge Appointment-Richard C. Foxworth
Body
Information Contact: Berryl A. Anderson, Chief Magistrate Judge
Phone Number: 404-371-4767
PURPOSE:
To appoint Richard C. Foxworth to the position of Senior Magistrate for the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County to complete the term ending on December 31, 2020, effective January 24, 2018.
NEED/IMPACT:
O.C.G.A. §§ 15-10-220 (attached as Exhibit A) authorizes the Chief Magistrate Judge to appoint to the office of Senior Magistrate any retired Chief Magistrate or Magistrate who prior to retirement served at least eight (8) consecutive years as Chief Magistrate or Magistrate. Judge Foxworth has served as a Magistrate Judge for 34 years. The following DeKalb County Magistrate identified in the attached Exhibit B is requesting the Board of Commissioners’ approval for the appointment of Richard C. Foxworth as Senior Magistrate Judge.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To appoint Richard C. Foxworth as Senior Magistrate Judge for the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County.