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HB 1163 - Brunswick Judicial Circuit; fifth judge for superior courts; provide

Tracking Level: Passed
Sponsor: Lane,Roger 167th
Last Action: 5/12/2008 - House Date Signed by Governor
House Committee: Judy
Senate Committee: APPROP
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

HB 1163 creates a fifth judgeship in the Brunswick Judicial Circuit; A fifth judgeship in the Alcovy Judicial Circuit; and a twentieth judgeship in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit. Each judgeship will be appointed by the Governor starting on July 1, 2009 for a term to expire on December 31, 2010. After the terms expire on December 31, 2010, the judgeship position will then be elected.


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