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Panel considers bill allowing counties in large circuits to fund up to five judicial officers
Summary
The House Judiciary Committee reviewed House Bill 482, which would permit counties in superior court circuits with 15 or more judges to provide funding for up to five judicial officers, who would meet the same qualifications as sitting judges and be selected by the circuit chief judge.
At a meeting of the Georgia House Judiciary Committee on Feb. 25, 2025, members heard discussion of House Bill 482, a proposal that would authorize counties located in superior court circuits with 15 or more judges to provide funding for up to five judicial officers to assist in those circuits.
Proponents said the judicial officers would be attorneys who meet the same qualifications as sitting judges and would be selected by the circuit’s chief judge. The bill’s presenter said the positions would…
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