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GA SB332

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Stone

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum fine for contempt of court in Georgia magistrate courts from $200.00 to $500.00
  • Retains the existing maximum imprisonment penalty of ten days for contempt, which may be imposed alone or in combination with the fine
  • Amends Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, governing the jurisdiction of magistrate courts
  • Sponsored by Senators Stone of the 23rd and Crosby of the 13th and passed the Senate

Legislative Description

Magistrate Courts; increase the fine amount for contempt of court

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

3/6/2014

Full Bill Text

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