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GA HB132
Council of Municipal Court Judges; office of senior municipal court judge; provide
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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Council of Municipal Court Judges, so as to provide for the office of senior municipal court judge; to provide for qualifications, application and approval procedures, and amenities and privileges of such judges; to preserve local actions establishing senior judges for particular municipal courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill creates the official position of "senior municipal court judge" in Georgia, allowing former municipal court judges or judges who previously exercised municipal court jurisdiction to apply for this status if they have served for at least ten years. To qualify, applicants must either be licensed to practice law in Georgia and be in good standing with the State Bar, or meet alternate qualifications for non-lawyer judges. The president of the Council of Municipal Court Judges will review applications and notify applicants of their status within 30 days. Senior municipal court judges must complete mandatory training to maintain certification, though they will not be required to pay training fees. The bill also provides that these senior judges will enjoy the same amenities and privileges as other court judges, without being required to actively sit on a court. Importantly, the bill preserves any existing local laws or ordinances that may have already established senior judge positions in specific municipal courts. This legislation aims to recognize and provide continued recognition and benefits to experienced former municipal court judges.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Arlene Beckles (D)*,
Joseph Gullett (R)*,
Rob Leverett (R)*,
Mary Oliver (D)*,
Matt Reeves (R)*,
Tyler Smith (R)*,
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted (on 04/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69530 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/230371 |
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