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GA HB1582

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/25/2022

Primary Sponsor

Martin Momtahan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Municipal Court of the City of Dallas, Georgia (Paulding County) to charge and collect a technology fee as a surcharge on each criminal fine, not to exceed $20.00 per fine
  • Restricts fee usage exclusively to technology needs of the court and police department, including computer hardware/software, imaging and communications equipment, and police body-worn camera equipment
  • Requires all collected funds to be maintained in a segregated account by the clerk of court, separate from other city funds
  • Expenditures may only be made upon order of the judge after consultation with the clerk and police chief, and funds may reimburse the city's IT department for services provided to the court and police department
  • Amends the City of Dallas charter originally approved March 24, 1988, by adding a new Section 4.16

Legislative Description

Dallas, City of; municipal 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 Coordination3/21/2022

Full Bill Text

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