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GA HB1436
Bill
Status
Passed
5/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Bill Yearta
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Magistrate Court of Lee County to charge a technology fee of up to $5.00 per civil action filing and up to $5.00 as a surcharge on each fine paid, with the exact amount set by the magistrate court judge
- Collected fees must be used exclusively for court technology needs, including computer hardware/software, audio-visual and imaging equipment, communications systems, and digitization of court records for public access
- Funds must be maintained in a segregated account by the clerk of the magistrate court and used only for authorized technology purposes
- The authority to assess the technology fee terminates on July 1, 2033, at which point any residual funds transfer to general Lee County technology uses at the discretion of the Lee County Board of Commissioners
Legislative Description
Lee County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
Last Action
Effective Date 2024-05-06
5/6/2024
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/8/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination3/4/2024
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