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HB 0138 - Superior courts; fifth judge of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit; provide

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Lee Hawkins
Last Action: 1/1/2018 - Effective Date
House Committee: Judiciary
Senate Committee: Judiciary
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation
HB 138 amends ยง 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A. by increasing the number of superior court judges for the Northeastern Judicial Circuit from four to five. The additional judge shall be appointed by the Governor and serve until December 31, 2020. The additional judge has all the same powers and privileges as present judges. Succeeding judges will be elected every four years as is described by law and take office on the first day of January following the election. 

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