Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears says it's time for a little justice for Georgia's judges. Ward Sears made that comment during her annual State of the Judiciary Address before members of the General Assembly.
Georgia's top justice told lawmakers that the state's judges are doing more work these days with less pay. She then urged them to keep that in mind when writing the budget.
Georgia's top justice told lawmakers that the state's judges are doing more work these days with less pay. She then urged them to keep that in mind when writing the budget.
"They deserve our support. Other than four cost of living increases, Georgia’s judges have not received a state pay raise since 1999. And when you adjust for inflation, the purchasing power of the state Supreme Court justices is 17 percent less than it was in 1999."
Legislation has been introduced in the House to increase judicial salaries across the board, an average of 22 percent. That measure is still pending.
