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GA HB1119
Bill
Status
Passed
6/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Gullett
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AI Summary
- Creates the State Court of Paulding County effective July 1, 2022, with jurisdiction, powers, and procedures as provided under Chapter 7 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A.
- Requires all misdemeanor criminal cases pending in the Superior, Probate, and Magistrate Courts of Paulding County as of July 1, 2022, to be transferred to the new state court
- Provides for a full-time judge appointed initially by the Governor (July 1, 2022 – January 1, 2025), then elected in the 2024 nonpartisan general election for four-year terms, with an annual salary equal to 90% of the state salary for superior court judges
- Establishes a full-time solicitor-general appointed initially by the Governor (July 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023), then elected in November 2022 for four-year terms, with an annual salary equal to 85% of the state court judge's salary
- Requires approval by Paulding County voters in a referendum held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2020; if not approved, the Act is automatically repealed
Legislative Description
Paulding County; State Court; create
Last Action
Effective Date
6/29/2020
Full Bill Text
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