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GA HB701
Bill
Status
4/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Cheokas
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Terrell County Probate Court clerk to collect a technology fee up to $5.00 per civil action filing and up to $5.00 as a surcharge on each criminal fine in both probate and magistrate courts
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Restricts fee usage exclusively to court technology needs including computer hardware/software, audio-visual equipment, imaging/scanning systems, and digitization of court records for public access
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Requires collected funds to be maintained in a segregated account by the probate court clerk, subject to audit by a county-approved auditor
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Fee authority terminates on July 1, 2035, with any remaining funds dedicated to general Terrell County technology uses
Legislative Description
Terrell County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-04-30
4/30/2025