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HB1215: Adding a Third Judge to the Middle Judicial Circuit
This law creates a third judge position for the superior courts in Georgia's Middle Judicial Circuit and sets rules for appointing that judge.
What This Bill Does
- Amends state code to allow three judges instead of two for the Middle Judicial Circuit superior courts.
- Requires the Governor to appoint the new judge and set their term length.
- Allows county leaders in the circuit to provide office space, supplies, equipment, and staff for the new judge.
- Declares that certain powers belong inherently to the court system.
- Removes any existing laws that conflict with this change.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Governor of Georgia
- Superior courts in the Middle Judicial Circuit
- County governments within the Middle Judicial Circuit
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill text does not list which specific counties make up the Middle Judicial Circuit.
- The exact salary or budget amount for the new judge is not stated in this summary.