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GA HB158
Bill
Status
Passed
5/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Billy Mitchell
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AI Summary
- Renames the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to the DeKalb Judicial Circuit, effective January 1, 2025
- The circuit remains composed of DeKalb County with 10 judges, with no changes to jurisdiction or court terms
- Judges of the renamed DeKalb Judicial Circuit may continue to aid in disposing of business in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit when not needed in their own circuit
- Any existing references in local law to the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit shall be deemed to refer to the DeKalb Judicial Circuit
- Amends multiple sections of Title 15, Chapter 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to replace the old circuit name throughout statutory provisions on circuit composition, number of judges, and terms of court
Legislative Description
Courts; change name of Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to DeKalb Judicial Circuit
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-01-01
5/6/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/8/2024
Judiciary2/1/2023
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