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GA HB1346

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/2/2022

Primary Sponsor

Mandi Ballinger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Code Section 15-6-52 to create an exception to the existing prohibition on clerks of superior courts practicing law outside their own cases
  • Allows clerks of superior courts to serve as judge advocates or offer legal advice in any military role within active duty or reserve components of the U.S. armed forces
  • Covered military branches include the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, Space Force, and National Guard, as well as Georgia-specific entities such as the Georgia National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, Georgia Naval Militia, and Georgia State Defense Force
  • Extends the exception to service in the National Guard or Air National Guard of any U.S. state or territory

Legislative Description

Courts; clerks of superior courts; provide for construction

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-07-01

5/2/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/1/2022
Judiciary2/15/2022

Full Bill Text

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