Judicial Branch Courts Online version SS8CG4: The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government. a. Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia, to include trial and appellate procedures, and how judges are selected by Aaron Stinson 1 Probate Court 2 Supieror 3 Magistrate 4 Juvenile Court 5 Appellate Court Probate Judge is Elected Wills Certificates Civil Cases - Divorces and Law Suit Superior judges are elected Jury trail Felony trail and Misdemeanor Warrants Small Cases Small traffic cases Magistrate Judges are Elected Hear cases for kids under 17 Appointed Judges No Jury Hears cases from trial courts Highest court is the supreme court Supreme court justices are appointed by the legislative and executive branch