Adds a third judge to the Middle Judicial Circuit in Georgia, outlines the appointment and election process for the new judge, and details the powers.
This bill adds a third judge to the superior courts of the Middle Judicial Circuit in Georgia. The additional judge will be appointed by the Governor for a term starting January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2028, or until a successor is elected. The successor will be elected in 2028 for a four-year term. The chief judge will be elected by a majority vote of the judges, with the decision of a majority controlling in case of disagreement.
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