HB 97 — Appalachian Judicial Circuit; add judge

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a third judge of the superior courts of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of said judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of said judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of said court to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for said circuit; to declare inherent authority; to provide for a conditional effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

House Date Signed by Governor

Legislative term

Georgia General Assembly 2005-2006

Session

2005-2006 Regular Session

Chamber or committee

Georgia House of Representatives

Measure type

Bill

Introduced

Jan 25, 2005