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GA HB1562

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/25/2022

Primary Sponsor

David Ralston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Probate Court of Gilmer 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 amount set by the probate court judge
  • Restricts fee revenue exclusively to court technology needs, including computer hardware/software purchases, imaging and scanning equipment, communications and printing systems, and digital archiving of court records for public access
  • Requires all collected funds to be maintained in a segregated account by the clerk of the probate court
  • Authority to assess the technology fee terminates on July 1, 2032, with any residual funds remaining dedicated to general Gilmer County technology uses

Legislative Description

Gilmer County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-04-25

4/25/2022

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/25/2022
Intragovernmental Coordination3/15/2022

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