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Council Adds 'Rules of Municipal Court' Section to City Code

Lilburn City Council · January 12, 2026
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Summary

Ordinance No. 2026-665 amending Chapter 30 to add Section 30-4 'Rules of Municipal Court' was approved unanimously by the Lilburn City Council on Jan. 12.

The Lilburn City Council approved Ordinance No. 2026-665 on Jan. 12, 2026, amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances to add a new Section 30-4 titled "Rules of Municipal Court."

Mayor Johnny Crist asked for a motion and Councilmember Emil Powella moved to adopt the ordinance; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Scott Batterton and passed 4-0. The change formally adds a rules section to the municipal code to guide courtroom procedures and municipal court administration.

The Council's action places the new rules in the city code; staff will provide implementation guidance for court clerks and municipal court administration.