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HB 1534·GA·house

Chatham County; State Court; provide additional judge

Signed into LawFiled Mar 9, 2026
Sponsor: Ron Stephens (R)
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Effective Date

May 12, 2026

Summary

The law increases the number of State Court judges in Chatham County from three to four starting Jan. 1, 2027. The new judge is first appointed by the governor for a term ending Dec. 31, 2028, then elected by county voters in the 2028 primary for a four‑year term. The judge receives the same salary as existing judges and may request county courtroom space, office facilities, equipment, supplies, and staff, with costs charged to the court as a county expense.

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