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GA HB351

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Howard Maxwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces the existing sliding scale of fees ($1.00–$2.50, based on fine amount) paid to the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia with a flat $3.00 fee per case in every criminal or quasi-criminal case where a fine is collected or bond is forfeited in probate court
  • Adds clerks of court as authorized collecting authorities alongside probate judges and other collecting authorities for remitting fees to the retirement fund
  • Payments to the retirement fund board remain due by the 20th of the month following collection, with 7% annual interest on overdue amounts and a 5% monthly penalty (capped at 25%) on amounts delinquent beyond 60 days
  • Removes an obsolete provision referencing a July 10, 1980, delinquency deadline
  • Amends Code Section 47-11-51 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenues from probate court fines and fees

Legislative Description

Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; probate court fines and fees; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Retirement1/26/2012
Retirement2/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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