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GA HB1177

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Matt Dollar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Magistrate Court of Cobb County to charge and collect a law library fee of up to $5.00 per case filed, in addition to all other legal costs
  • Applies to any civil or criminal matter docketed and assigned a number on the official docket, whether consented or not
  • The chief magistrate or designated clerk must collect the fees and remit them to the treasurer of the board of trustees of the Cobb County Law Library by the tenth day of the following month
  • The specific fee amount is to be determined by the chief judge of the Superior Court of Cobb County
  • Amends the original Act providing for the Magistrate Court of Cobb County (approved March 24, 1988) and takes effect on the first day of the month following the Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Cobb County; Magistrate Court; provide for collection of law library fees

Last Action

Effective Date

5/1/2012

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/7/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/28/2012

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