CHATTANOOGAN, Governor Perdue Appoints Sanford Hill Solicitor-General for Chattooga County

Ballotpedia,  Sanford Hill

As of July 25, 2024, Sanford "Buddy" Hill did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

As a private practice attorney,  Hill handled cases involving criminal, personal injury, and worker's compensation law.

- As a private practice attorney,  Hill handled cases involving criminal, personal injury, and worker's compensation law.

Legal Experience

Criminal Justice

Sanford "Buddy" Hill

- The Solicitor General oversees the prosecution of any misdemeanors or minor infractions to Georgia statutes or local laws. Misdemeanors might include driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, or low-level theft. 
- Solicitor Generals have discretion over whether to press charges, whether to seek jail time, or whether to send individuals to a pre-trial diversion program. They also have the power to negotiate plea deals with defendants. 
- In addition to prosecuting cases, the Solicitor General provides advice and counseling to victims of crime.
- Solicitor Generals are elected in county elections to four year terms.