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HB482 • 2025

Courts; superior court judicial officers in certain judicial circuits; provide

Courts; superior court judicial officers in certain judicial circuits; provide

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Sponsor
Kelley, Trey
Last action
2025-04-04
Official status
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official metadata indicates the bill was 'House Withdrawn' and 'Recommitted,' meaning it has not been finalized or enacted into law despite passing both chambers earlier.

HB482: Superior Court Judicial Officers in Certain Circuits

This bill proposes to create a new role for judicial officers in specific superior court circuits and sets rules for their appointment, qualifications, terms, duties, and employment status.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides for the creation of superior court judicial officers in certain judicial circuits.
  • Sets requirements for how these officers are appointed.
  • Defines the qualifications needed to serve as one of these officers.
  • Establishes the length of time, or term, that an officer serves.
  • Lists the duties assigned to these officers.
  • Determines the employment status for individuals in this role.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Superior courts located in certain judicial circuits
  • Individuals appointed as superior court judicial officers

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill text does not list which specific judicial circuits will receive these new officers.
  • The source material does not state the exact salary or funding amount for this position.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-04 Georgia General Assembly

    House Withdrawn, Recommitted

Official Summary Text

Courts; superior court judicial officers in certain judicial circuits; provide