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GA SB518
Bill
Status
Passed
6/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
Brian Strickland
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the clerk of the Magistrate Court of Henry County to charge a technology fee of up to $5.00 on each civil action, garnishment action, and dispossessory affidavit filing, plus a surcharge of up to $5.00 on each fine assessed by the court
- The fee amount is set by the chief judge of the magistrate court within the $5.00 cap
- Fees must be used exclusively for court technology needs, including computer hardware/software, audio-visual and communications equipment, and technical support services
- Collected fees must be maintained in a segregated fund by the clerk and spent only at the direction of the chief magistrate judge
- Becomes effective on the first day of the month following gubernatorial approval or passage into law without approval
Legislative Description
Magistrate Court of Henry County; assessment and collection of a technology fee; authorize
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2020
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