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Superior courts; fifth judge of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit; provide

It became law on Jan 1, 2018.

GA HB 138 · House Bill · 2017_18

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Became law
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Latest action
Jan 1, 2018

What it does

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a fifth judge of the superior courts of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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This bill passed and is now law.

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    Jan 1, 2018

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