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GA HB1499
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/3/2022
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Park
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AI Summary
- Increases the number of judges on the State Court of Gwinnett County from six to seven, effective January 1, 2023
- The seventh judge shall be appointed by the Governor for an initial term ending December 31, 2024; subsequent terms filled by general election for four-year terms
- The additional judge holds the same powers, duties, jurisdiction, privileges, and immunities as the existing six judges and receives equal compensation
- Gwinnett County's governing authority is authorized to provide the additional judge with courtroom space, facilities, office equipment, supplies, and necessary personnel, funded as a county court expense
- The Governor may appoint the additional judge prior to January 1, 2023, but the appointee may not take office until that date
Legislative Description
Gwinnett County; State Court; provide additional judge
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/8/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/4/2022
Full Bill Text
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