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GA SB10

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Russ Goodman

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the number of superior court judges in the Alapaha Judicial Circuit from 2 to 3

  • Governor appoints the additional judge for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and expiring December 31, 2028; successors elected in nonpartisan judicial elections for four-year terms starting in 2028

  • New judge receives the same compensation, salary, and expense allowance from the State of Georgia and circuit counties as existing judges, including local salary supplements

  • Authorizes employment of an additional court reporter for the circuit

  • County governing authorities must provide the judges with courtrooms, office space, equipment, supplies, and personnel necessary for court operations

Legislative Description

Superior Courts of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit; additional judge; provide

Last Action

Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended

3/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/24/2025
Rules1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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