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GA HB701
Terrell County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Passed
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Terrell County; to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee when the judge of such court is serving as the judge of the Magistrate Court of Terrell County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Terrell County Probate Court clerk to charge a technology fee of up to $5.00 for each civil action filed and each criminal fine assessed, both in the Probate Court and in the Magistrate Court when the probate judge is serving as the magistrate judge. The technology fees can only be used for specific technological needs, including purchasing computer hardware and software, leasing and maintaining technology equipment, acquiring audio-visual and communications equipment, and converting court records to digital formats for public access. The fees will be kept in a separate account subject to audit by a county-approved auditor. The authority to collect these technology fees will expire on July 1, 2035, and any remaining funds will be dedicated to general technology uses in Terrell County. This bill provides a mechanism for the local court to upgrade and maintain its technological infrastructure through a modest, targeted fee collection process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-04-30 (on 04/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71068 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/237133 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/234779 |
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