Bill > HB781

This bill authorizes the Magistrate Court of Crawford County, Georgia to charge a technology fee of up to $5.00 for each civil action filed and up to $5.00 as a surcharge on each court fine. These fees can only be used for specific technological purposes, including purchasing computer hardware and software, leasing and maintaining computer equipment, acquiring imaging and communication devices, and converting court records to digital formats for public access. The funds must be kept in a separate account and used exclusively for these technological needs. The technology fee authorization will expire on July 1, 2035, after which any remaining funds will be dedicated to general technology uses in Crawford County. The bill is designed to help the local magistrate court modernize its technological infrastructure by creating a dedicated funding mechanism that allows the court to invest in digital tools and equipment that can improve court operations and public access to court records.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71403