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HB960 • 2025

Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide twelfth judge

Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide twelfth judge

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Sponsor
Clark, Jasmine
Last action
2026-03-27
Official status
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The effective date is listed in the metadata but appears empty; the official summary states it provides for effective dates but does not specify them.

HB960: Adding a Twelfth Judge to Gwinnett Superior Courts

This bill changes state law to create one new judge position for the superior courts in the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A. regarding the number of judges on superior courts.
  • Provides for a twelfth judge to serve in the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The superior courts within the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not list a specific effective date.
  • The bill mentions related matters and other purposes but does not detail what those items are.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-27 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

Official Summary Text

Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide twelfth judge