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GA HB1236
Bill
Status
Passed
5/1/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly New
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AI Summary
- Increases the number of judges on the State Court of Douglas County from two to three
- The initial third judge shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and continuing through December 31, 2026
- The successor to the initial appointed judge shall be elected at the 2026 nonpartisan judicial election for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2027, with future successors elected in the same manner
- Authorizes the chief judge to appoint a judge pro hac vice when any judge is unable to preside or is disqualified
- The Act becomes effective upon the Governor's approval for purposes of appointing the additional judge, and July 1, 2025, for all other purposes
Legislative Description
Douglas County; State Court; add third judge
Last Action
Effective Date 2024-05-01
5/1/2024
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/21/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination2/13/2024
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