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GA HB1137
Bill
Status
Passed
6/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
Mack Jackson
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the clerk of the State Court of Washington County to charge a technology fee of up to $5.00 per civil action filing and up to $5.00 as a surcharge on each fine assessed by the court, with the fee amount set by the state court judge
- Fees must be used exclusively to fund technological needs of the office of the Sheriff of Washington County, including computer hardware/software, imaging, scanning, facsimile, communications, projection, and printing equipment
- Collected funds must be maintained in a segregated account by the clerk of the state court and used only for the authorized technology purposes
- Authority to assess the technology fee terminates on July 1, 2030, with any residual funds remaining dedicated to general Washington County technology uses
Legislative Description
Washington County; State Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
Last Action
Effective Date
6/29/2020
Full Bill Text
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