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GA SB567
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Carden Summers
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Magistrate Court of Lee County clerk 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 amount set by the magistrate court judge
- Restricts fee revenue exclusively to court technology needs, including computer hardware/software purchases, leases, and maintenance; audio-visual, imaging, scanning, and communications equipment; and digital archiving of court records for public access
- Requires all collected funds to be maintained in a segregated account by the clerk of the magistrate court
- Authority to assess the technology fee terminates on July 1, 2033, after which any residual funds transfer to general Lee County technology uses at the discretion of the Lee County Board of Commissioners
Legislative Description
Magistrate Court of Lee County; technology fee; identify the authorized uses
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/26/2024
Committee Referrals
Intragovernmental Coordination3/21/2024
State and Local Governmental Operations3/4/2024
Full Bill Text
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