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GA HB986
Bill
Status
Passed
4/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ellis Black
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AI Summary
- Increases the number of judges on the State Court of Lowndes County from one to two
- The additional judge shall be appointed by the Governor for an initial term beginning July 1, 2014, and expiring December 31, 2016, with a successor to be elected in 2016 for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2017
- The judge with the longest time in service on the court shall serve as chief judge of the State Court of Lowndes County
- Both judges shall be full-time and receive salary compensation equal to the base salary paid to superior court judges, funded entirely by Lowndes County
- Lowndes County's governing authority shall pay on behalf of each judge a sum equal to one-half of the employee contribution required by the Georgia Judicial Retirement System
Legislative Description
Lowndes County State Court; provide additional judge; provisions
Last Action
Effective Date
4/16/2014
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