Ken R. Smith at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Court
- Bibb County Superior Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
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Ken R. Smith
Judge · Bibb County Superior Court
Available research
Biography
Professional career
- Judge Smith is lifelong resident of the Macon Judicial Circuit and was raised in Crawford County, Georgia.
- Over the years, he represented clients in a wide variety of legal matters, but his practice concentrated in business and contractual disputes, personal injury claims, and the representation of those accused of crimes in both federal and state courts.
- He was in private practice from 2007 until his appointment to the bench in 2024.
- Ken Smith is a Superior Court Judge in the Macon Judicial Circuit, which serves Macon-Bibb, Crawford and Peach Counties.
Judicial service
- Superior Court judge, Georgia (Macon Circuit)
Education
- Mercer University’s Walter F
Courtroom rules and guidance
Electronic Devices And Recording
Georgia's class-specific Uniform Court Rules govern electronic devices and recording in state trial courts. Before using recording, photography, livestreaming, or similar courtroom technology, confirm the governing rule and the assigned court's procedure.
Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court RulesSupreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗
Recording Devices And Courtroom Access
For Georgia Superior Court proceedings, statewide Rule 22 governs recording devices and courtroom recording; counsel should confirm judge approval and courtroom conditions before using recording, photographic, or comparable electronic presentation equipment.
The new version will take effect on May 1, 2018.Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms ↗
Sources
Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/65e784a0214533002995c2cb/Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rulesSupreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.gasupreme.us/new-rule-22/Georgia Courts Directory
Identity source · HTML · checked August 25, 2026
https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/65e784a0214533002995c2cb/