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In 64 of the 159 counties in Georgia, misdemeanor cases,
in which the maximum punishment cannot exceed 12 months
in jail, are prosecuted by the Solicitor-General.
The Solicitor-General is an elected county officer
who represents the State of Georgia in the trial and
appeal of misdemeanor criminal cases in the State Courts.
In 20 counties, the Solicitor-General is a full-time
official with a staff of assistants, investigators and
administrative personnel. In the remaining 44 counties,
they are part-time officials who may maintain a private
law practice. In those areas without a State Court,
and in Chatham, Dougherty, Miller and Rockdale counties,
misdemeanor cases are prosecuted by the District Attorney.
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