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GA HB804

Bill

Status

Passed

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ronnie Mabra

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the number of superior court judges in the Clayton Judicial Circuit from 4 to 5
  • The fifth judge shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2018, with successors elected at the nonpartisan judicial election in 2018 and every four years thereafter
  • The additional judge shall have the same powers, duties, jurisdiction, privileges, qualifications, compensation, and expense allowances as the existing superior court judges of the circuit
  • The five judges are authorized to appoint an additional court reporter for the circuit, and any judge may draw and impanel grand, petit, or special jurors for service before any or all judges simultaneously
  • Governing authorities of the counties comprising the Clayton Judicial Circuit are authorized to furnish courtrooms, facilities, office space, equipment, supplies, and personnel, with all expenditures payable from the county treasury

Legislative Description

Superior courts; fifth judge of the Clayton Judicial Circuit; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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