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HB160 • 2025

Carroll County; State Court; provide additional judge

Carroll County; State Court; provide additional judge

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Smith, Tyler Paul
Last action
2025-05-13
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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HB160: Add a Judge to the Carrollton City Court

This law adds one new judge position to the city court in Carrollton, Georgia.

What This Bill Does

  • Creates an additional judgeship for the city court in Carrollton.
  • Sets rules for appointing this new judge and electing future replacements.
  • Establishes a chief judge role within that specific court.
  • Removes older laws that conflict with these changes.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The city court in Carrollton, Georgia
  • Judges serving on the Carrollton City Court

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not state how much funding is needed for this new position.
  • The specific start date for the judge's duties beyond the law's effective date is not detailed.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-13 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Carroll County; State Court; provide additional judge