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GA HB1463

Bill

Status

Passed

6/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hanner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum law library fee that the Magistrate Court of Lee County may charge from the previous amount to $5.00 per action or case, in addition to all other legal costs
  • The fee applies to all civil and criminal cases, including arrest and search warrants, courts of inquiry, county ordinance violations, civil claims, garnishment, attachment, dispossessory proceedings, and contempt proceedings
  • Collected funds are paid into the Lee County general county treasury and designated for maintaining the Lee County Law Library, including books, reports, periodicals, supplies, equipment, and librarian services
  • Funds must not be commingled with those held by the trustees of the Lee County Law Library Fund, but are to be used in conjunction with trustee expenditures based on consultation between the Lee County Board of Commissioners and the trustees
  • Excess funds, as determined at the sole discretion of the Board of Commissioners, may be redirected to purchase fixtures or furnishings for the courthouse

Legislative Description

Lee County, Magistrate Court; increase law library fee; authorize

Last Action

Effective Date

6/2/2010

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations4/1/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/26/2010

Full Bill Text

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