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James has lived in Gordon County for 31 years.

James owned and operated his own local business. He is also a former firefighter.

James Patrick Rasbury is the Chief Magistrate in Gordon County. He was elected in 2016 and has served 7 years in this position.

As of July 25, 2024, James Patrick Rasbury did not have a website or any information online.

Legal Experience

County files petition concerning residency of Chief Magistrate Judge Rasbury

In 2018, the Director of the Gordon County Board of Elections received a document notifying her office that Judge Rasbury had changed his residence address from Gordon County to Catoosa County in connection with his driver’s license renewal. However, after examining the facts, the Board of Elections found insufficient evidence to challenge his qualifications at that time.

Refers to himself as, "Trusted, fair, and dedicated to justice."

- In 2018, the Director of the Gordon County Board of Elections received a document notifying her office that Judge Rasbury had changed his residence address from Gordon County to Catoosa County in connection with his driver’s license renewal. However, after examining the facts, the Board of Elections found insufficient evidence to challenge his qualifications at that time.
- Refers to himself as, "Trusted, fair, and dedicated to justice."

Ethics & Conduct

Said, "My plan is to provide greater accessibility and customer service consistency to the tax payer, local judicial system, and law enforcement."

Said, "I intend to  eliminate all wasteful practices and ensure a maximum return one each dollar."

- Said, "My plan is to provide greater accessibility and customer service consistency to the tax payer, local judicial system, and law enforcement."
- Said, "I intend to  eliminate all wasteful practices and ensure a maximum return one each dollar."

Judicial Administration

Community Involvement

James Patrick Rasbury

- Magistrate Courts hear civil cases only in amounts less than $15,000. There are no jury trials in Magistrate Court. 
- Magistrate Courts hear landlord tenant dispossessory cases (i.e. a case where a landlord is seeking an eviction of their tenant) and can order evictions. 
- The Chief Magistrate can determine procedures for managing the cases in front of the Magistrate. For example, in Fulton County the Chief Magistrate informs parties in landlord tenant dispossessory cases on the benefits of mediation and provides on-site mediators to resolve landlord tenant disputes before the parties appear in front of the judge. 
- Magistrate Courts only have jurisdiction over their respective counties. Each county has its own magistrate court. Magistrate Court Judge term lengths vary per county, however most serve four year terms. Local Superior Court Judges set parameters for Magistrate Courts. 