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The District Attorney's Office: Atlantic Judicial Circuit

This information details the role and contact information for the District Attorney of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit in Georgia, including the specific counties served and the distinction between the District Attorney and a Solicitor-General.

Current District Attorney and Office Contact

The elected constitutional officer currently serving as the chief prosecutor for the Atlantic Judicial Circuit is:

District Attorney: Billy J. Nelson Jr.

Circuit: Atlantic Judicial Circuit

Counties Served: Bryan, Evans, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Tattnall Counties. (This circuit is composed of six counties).

Office Address: 945 E.G. Miles Parkway, Hinesville, Georgia 31313

Telephone: (912) 876-4151

Fax: (912) 876-4305

Role and Jurisdiction of the Georgia District Attorney (D.A.)

The District Attorney's office is a vital part of the judicial branch of Georgia state government and is an elected position.

Chief Prosecuting Officer: The D.A. is the chief prosecuting officer for the State of Georgia within one of the State's 51 judicial circuits.

Primary Jurisdiction: The D.A. represents the State of Georgia in the prosecution and appeal of felony criminal cases in the Superior Court. They also handle delinquency cases in the juvenile courts.

Staff and Support: The District Attorney is supported by a full-time staff, including:

  • Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs)

  • Investigators

  • Victim Assistance Personnel

  • Administrative Personnel

Distinction of the Solicitor-General

The role of the District Attorney is distinct from that of the Solicitor-General:

  • Solicitor-General: An elected county officer who represents the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of misdemeanor criminal cases in State Court.

  • Scope: This office exists in 61 of Georgia's 159 counties. In counties without a separate Solicitor-General, the D.A. may prosecute some misdemeanor cases.