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County attorney outlines proposal to fund jail construction with 10% surcharge under Georgia law; commissioners raise equity concerns
Summary
County Attorney Alex Sholly described a proposal to create a restricted jail construction and staffing fund funded by a 10% surcharge on bonds and certain fees under OCGA 15‑21‑90 through 15‑21‑95; commissioners asked whether people later found innocent would effectively forfeit the surcharge and discussed estimated annual revenue.
County Attorney Alex Sholly told the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners on April 27 that state law authorizes a county to establish a restricted jail construction and staffing fund and described a funding mechanism that would add a 10% surcharge to bonds and certain court fees.
"The fund is created by a 10% additional penalty added on to bonds and fees," Sholly said, summarizing the statutory vehicle (OCGA 15‑21‑90 through 15‑21‑95) that would permit the county to collect a dedicated jail fund. He described permitted uses…
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