The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia is a nonpartisan organization that can be tasked with appointing a replacement prosecutor when a county or district attorney is disqualified from a case.
November 14, 2025
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Procedural mechanism in Georgia for replacing disqualified local prosecutors
Courts can disqualify a district attorney from prosecuting a case on the basis of an appearance of impropriety arising from a personal or romantic relationship with a prosecutor or special prosecutor.
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Judicial disqualification standards intended to preserve impartiality and avoid conflicts of interest or appearances of impropriety.
Appellate courts can remove a district attorney from a case on the basis of an appearance of impropriety or perceived conflict of interest.
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Higher courts may order disqualification of prosecutors if circumstances create a perceived lack of impartiality, even if no actual conflict is proven.
The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia can appoint or provide a replacement prosecutor to handle cases when a local district attorney is disqualified or otherwise unable to continue.
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State-level prosecutorial oversight bodies can step in to ensure continuity of prosecutions when a local prosecutor cannot perform duties.
A district attorney (DA) serves as the chief law enforcement officer in a county or local jurisdiction and is responsible for prosecuting crimes and protecting public safety.
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describes the general role and responsibilities of a DA