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GA HB624
Bill
Status
Passed
5/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
Darlene Taylor
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AI Summary
- Increases the number of superior court judges in the South Georgia Judicial Circuit from 2 to 3
- The additional judge shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning July 1, 2022, and expiring December 31, 2024, with a successor to be elected at the 2024 nonpartisan judicial election for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2025
- The additional judge receives the same compensation, salary, expense allowance, and county salary supplements as the existing judges of the circuit, with all three judges holding equal jurisdiction and authority
- The senior judge in point of service shall serve as chief judge and hold tie-breaking authority when the three judges disagree on the division of work and duties
- Governing authorities of the counties in the circuit are required to provide courtrooms, facilities, office space, equipment, supplies, and personnel for the judges, with expenditures payable from county treasuries
Legislative Description
South Georgia Judicial Circuit; additional judge of the superior court; provide
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-05-02
5/2/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/2/2022
Judiciary2/25/2021
Full Bill Text
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