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GA HB1578
Bill
Status
Passed
4/25/2022
Primary Sponsor
Trey Rhodes
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AI Summary
- One superior court judge in the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit shall be designated as chief judge, serving a four-year term on a rotating basis according to seniority, determined by the date sworn into office (with ties broken by earliest State Bar of Georgia membership)
- The current chief judge's term ends on December 31, 2024, after which the most senior judge not serving as chief judge on that date assumes the role
- Judges eligible to serve as chief judge may decline in writing at least 30 days before the next term begins, in which case the next most senior judge serves instead
- If a chief judge becomes unwilling or unable to complete their term, the next most senior judge immediately assumes the role for the remainder of that calendar year plus a full four-year term beginning the following January 1
- Once all judges in the circuit have served or had the opportunity to serve as chief judge, the seniority-based rotation restarts
Legislative Description
Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; chief judge; provide for designation
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-04-25
4/25/2022
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/25/2022
Intragovernmental Coordination3/21/2022
Full Bill Text
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