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HB722 • 2025

Bryan County; State Court; provide for a chief judge and an associate judge

Bryan County; State Court; provide for a chief judge and an associate judge

Elections
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Stephens, Ron
Last action
2025-05-01
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms the bill provides for elections and terms but does not specify the exact duration of those terms or election procedures in this summary.

Bryan County State Court Judges

This law changes the Bryan County State Court to include a chief judge and an associate judge, sets rules for their elections and terms of office, requires the Governor to make the first appointment for the associate judge, and provides for compensation.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides for a chief judge in the court.
  • Provides for an associate judge in the court.
  • Requires the Governor to appoint the initial associate judge.
  • Sets rules for how judges are elected and their terms of office.
  • Establishes compensation for the associate judge.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Judges of the Bryan County State Court
  • The Governor, who makes the first appointment of an associate judge

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not list specific dollar amounts for salaries.
  • The exact length of time judges serve is mentioned but not defined in this text.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-01 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Bryan County; State Court; provide for a chief judge and an associate judge