Bill > HB1057

This bill proposes to increase the number of judges for the State Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, to address the growing caseload. Currently, the court has seven judges, but this legislation will add an eighth judge effective January 1, 2027, and a ninth judge effective January 1, 2028. The new judges will be appointed by the Governor for initial terms and then subject to election, with all judges having the same powers and responsibilities as existing ones, and their compensation and necessary court resources will be provided by Gwinnett County.