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GA HB1117

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/29/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bill Hitchens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the City of Port Wentworth charter (originally approved February 6, 1957) to revise penalties that may be imposed by the municipal police court
  • Sets maximum fine of $1,000.00 for violations of city laws or ordinances, with imprisonment of up to six months in the Chatham County jail or city barracks
  • Authorizes contempt of court penalties of up to $1,000.00 in fines or up to 30 days imprisonment
  • Grants the city judge authority to issue warrants for state offenses committed within city limits, executable by city police, sheriffs, or deputy sheriffs, and to hold hearings and commit offenders to Chatham County jail or admit them to bail
  • Effective on the first day of the month following gubernatorial approval or passage into law without approval

Legislative Description

Port Wentworth, City of; change penalties imposed by municipal court

Last Action

Effective Date

5/1/2014

Full Bill Text

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