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GA SB552
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2022
Primary Sponsor
Matt Brass
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AI Summary
- Increases the number of superior court judges in the Coweta Judicial Circuit from 7 to 8 by amending Code Section 15-6-2
- The eighth judge shall be appointed by the Governor for an initial term beginning January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024, with successors elected at the nonpartisan judicial election in 2024 and every four years thereafter
- The additional judge shall have the same powers, duties, jurisdiction, privileges, compensation, salary, and expense allowance as the existing superior court judges of the circuit, paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising the circuit
- The eight judges are authorized to adopt rules of practice and procedure, divide and allocate work among themselves, and conduct simultaneous jury trials or hearings across the circuit, with the chief judge having final authority in case of disagreement
- Governing authorities of the counties in the Coweta Judicial Circuit are required to furnish courtrooms, facilities, office space, equipment, supplies, and personnel for the judges, with all expenditures payable from the county treasury
Legislative Description
Superior Courts; eighth judge of the superior courts of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; provide
Last Action
Senate Tabled
3/15/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/24/2022
Full Bill Text
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