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GA SB516

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Earl Carter

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Act governing the Magistrate Court of Chatham County (originally approved March 21, 1984) to authorize the collection of additional costs as law library fees
  • Additional fees apply to both civil and criminal cases before the Magistrate Court of Chatham County
  • Collected fees benefit the Chatham County Law Library, with a maximum fee of $5.00 per case
  • The chief judge of the Superior Court of Chatham County determines the specific fee amount, up to the $5.00 cap
  • Sponsored by Senators Carter of the 1st District and Jackson of the 2nd District; passed the Senate

Legislative Description

Magistrate Court of Chatham County; provide for the collection of additional costs as law library fees

Last Action

House First Readers

3/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/29/2012
State and Local Governmental Operations3/7/2012

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