What are Georgia child support laws?
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What are Georgia child support laws?
A: Any Georgia court order issued after 1993 establishing child support amounts should provide for support to continue until the child turns 18. If the child is still in high school past the age of 18, support will continue until the child finishes high school or reaches the age of 20, whichever occurs first.
How long can you be jailed for contempt of court?
6 months
Can a judge insult you?
Intentionally disrespecting a judge in their courtroom is (literally) “contempt of court” and it is not only showing a lack of respect for the judge themselves, but for the court and what it represents (the society and its rule of law). Then you can (if you want) disrespect the judge back. But don’t do it in court.
Can judges be rude?
Judges can’t be sarcastic or demeaning in court.” Judges who are known for being discourteous, impatient, rude or curt are fortunately a rare breed in California, attorneys say, but those who have a less than shining judicial demeanor can pose problems for the attorneys, their clients and the public at large.
Can you sue a judge for a bad decision?
Judges are typically immune from a lawsuit. You cannot sue judges for actions they took in their official capacity. For example, a judge who decides a case against you cannot be sued. Only in rare circumstances can you sue a judge.
What ethical issues do judges face?
Panelists emphasized three challenges to judicial ethical integrity above all others: competence, independence, and corruption.
What can judges not do?
A judge should not allow family, social, political, financial, or other relationships to influence judicial conduct or judgment.
Who is considered the single most powerful person in the American criminal justice system?
As the most powerful decision-maker in our criminal system, prosecutors have the ability to curb mass incarceration. Prosecutors exercise tremendous control over who enters the criminal system, how each case will be resolved, and whether incarceration will be a part of that resolution.
