Plain English Breakdown
The official text confirms the bill is enacted but does not specify if funding has already been allocated in a separate budget act.
HB625: Add a Judge to Fulton County State Court
This law creates one new judge position for the State Court of Fulton County and sets rules for how that person is chosen, their term length, powers, and pay.
What This Bill Does
- Creates an additional judgeship in the State Court of Fulton County.
- Provides for the appointment of the first additional judge.
- Requires successors to this new seat to be elected.
- Sets the terms of office for the additional judge and their successors.
- Defines the powers and privileges given to the additional judge.
- Establishes rules for the compensation and expenses of the additional judge.
Who It Names or Affects
- The State Court of Fulton County
- Citizens who vote in judicial elections in Fulton County
Terms To Know
- Judgeship
- The official position or job of a judge.
- Appointment
- When officials choose someone to fill a job without an election.
- Term of office
- The specific amount of time a person holds their position before leaving or running for re-election.
Limits and Unknowns
- The text does not state the exact dollar amount for the judge's salary.
- The bill summary mentions repealing conflicting laws but does not list which specific old rules are removed.
- The source material does not explain why this extra judge is needed or how many cases they will handle.