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GA SB347
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jason Anavitarte
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AI Summary
- Increases the number of superior court judges in the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit from 2 to 3 by adding one additional judgeship
- The Governor will appoint the additional judge for an initial term beginning July 1, 2024, and expiring December 31, 2026; a successor will be elected in the 2026 nonpartisan judicial election for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2027
- The additional judge receives the same compensation, salary, expense allowance, and county salary supplements as the existing judges of the circuit, paid by both the State of Georgia and the counties in the circuit
- The three judges shall share, divide, and allocate work and duties among themselves, with the senior judge in point of service designated as chief judge to resolve any disagreements lacking a majority
- Governing authorities of the counties in the circuit must provide courtrooms, facilities, office space, equipment, supplies, and personnel for the judges, with expenditures paid from each county's treasury
Legislative Description
Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; additional judge of the superior courts; provide
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
3/28/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/4/2024
Judiciary1/11/2024
Full Bill Text
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