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Chapter 4 — Courts

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§ 4-36

Court authorized.

Sec. 4-36. Court authorized.

Article VI, section I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to be known as paragraph III, to read as follows:

Paragraph III. The General Assembly may, in its discretion, create a new court or system of courts in and for each city of this state having a population of more than 300,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1960, and any future such United States census, conferring upon such new court or system of courts jurisdiction to issue warrants, try cases and impose sentences thereon:

(1)In all misdemeanor cases arising under the act known as the Georgia State Highway Patrol Act of 1937, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended, and all other traffic laws of the state, as the same exist or may hereafter be amended.

(2)In all misdemeanor cases arising under any law of the state regulating the ownership and operation of motor vehicles within its territorial jurisdiction, as the same exists on January 1,1969, or as may thereafter be extended, and

(3)In all cases arising under any charter provision or ordinance of any such city regulating traffic or the ownership or operation of motor vehicles, together with provisions as to rules, organization and procedure in such courts and as to new trials and the correction of errors in and by such courts and with such further provisions for the correction of errors by the Superior Court, the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court as the General Assembly may from time to time, in its discretion, provide or authorize. Any court or system of courts so established shall not be subject to the rules of uniformity in paragraph I, section IX of article VI of the Constitution of 1945. The General Assembly is authorized to delegate to the governing authorities of any such municipality any and all powers necessary and appropriate for the establishment, operation and maintenance of such court.

In the event the territorial limits of any such city is decreased or increased in size, the jurisdiction of any court created pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph shall likewise be decreased or increased, as the case may be.

In the event a new court or system of courts is created by the General Assembly pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph, the General Assembly, in its discretion, may abolish the jurisdiction of other courts to issue warrants, try cases and impose sentences in cases upon which jurisdiction is conferred upon the courts or systems of courts created pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph, and to further provide that all such cases pending in such court or system of courts shall be transferred to the court or system of courts created pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph. (1967 Ga. Laws, page 963, § l)

Editor’s note—The above local constitutional amendment was continued in effect by 1986 Ga. Laws, page 4820.

§ 4-37

Establishment.

Sec. 4-37. Establishment.

Pursuant to the provisions of Article VI, Section I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, and the provisions of that constitutional amendment authorizing the General Assembly to create a new court or system of courts in each city having a population of more than 300,000 and to provide jurisdiction of such court or system of courts (Res. Act No. 81; H.R. 167-510; Ga. L. 1967, p. 963), which constitutional amendment was specifically continued in force and effect on and after July 1, 1987, as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia by an Act approved March 26, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4820) [see § 4-36 hereof], there is hereby established in each city of this state having a population of 300,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such a court to be known as the city court of such city. Such courts shall be considered courts of record and shall have a seal of appropriate design prescribed by the governing authority of each city; and the minutes, records, and other books and files that are required by law to be kept for the superior courts shall, in the same manner, so far as the jurisdiction of state courts may render necessary, be kept in and for such courts. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 1)

See. 4-38. Legislative determination.

It is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination:

(1)That the problem of the enforcement of the criminal laws and ordinances involving the operation or ownership of motor vehicles upon the streets and highways of the state is particularly acute in areas where there are densely concentrated populations;

(2)That such traffic laws and regulations may be enforced more effectively, efficiently, and justly by the creation of courts specifically designed for such service in congested areas; and that such courts are state courts of limited jurisdiction.

(3)That the provisions of this Act will promote the general defense and public welfare.

(1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 2)

§ 4-39

Jurisdiction.

Sec. 4-39. Jurisdiction.

Each such court shall have jurisdiction coextensive with the territorial limits of the city in which it is located over:

(1)All crimes and offenses under the laws of the state relating to and regulating traffic, and all other crimes and offenses arising out of the same occurrence as such traffic offense, not above the grade of misdemeanor and not exclusively cognizable in the superior courts; provided, however, no defendant shall be tried on a misdemeanor charge in any county except where the alleged offense was committed.

(2)All offenses against the duly enacted laws and ordinances of such city relating to and regulating traffic, and all other offenses against laws and ordinances of such city arising out of the same occurrence as such traffic offense. Punishment for such offenses shall be imposed as provided by laws and ordinances duly enacted by the governing authority of such city. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 3)

§ 4-40

Judges—Qualifications; oath; compensation; restriction on practice of law.

Sec. 4-40. Judges—Qualifications; oath; compensation; restriction on practice of law.

(a)There shall be a chief judge of each such court and such number of judges as may be necessary to conduct the business of the court.

(b)Each judge shall have been for at least one year prior to appointment and continue to be during the term of office a resident of the city in which he or she is selected to serve, shall have been a resident of the state for at least three years next preceding the beginning of his or her term of office, shall as of such date be at least 25 years of age, and shall have been admitted to practice law for at least five years. Any judge holding office in such courts on the effective date of this Act but not a resident of the city as provided herein shall be eligible for retention in office as provided herein.

(c)Before discharging his or her duties, each judge shall take the same oath as judges of the superior courts.

(d)The annual salaries of the chief judge and of each judge shall be fixed by the governing authority of each city. However, the annual salaries of the chiefjudge and judges shall be no less than 90 percent of the annual salaries of the judges of the state court within the territorial jurisdiction of said court.

(e)A full-time judge of such courts shall not engage in the private practice of law or hold any other public office or office in any political party. Any person appointed a judge pro hac vice pursuant to the provisions herein may engage in the private practice of law in other courts but may not practice in his or her own court, appear on any matter as to which that judge has exercised jurisdiction, qualify for or hold any other public office, or hold an office in any political party. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 4)

See. 4-41. Same—Vacancies; method of appointment; removal; retirement.

(a)In the event of a vacancy in office of a judge of the court for any cause, the mayor shall fill such vacancy by appointing one of three qualified persons nominated by a judicial nominating commission constituted for the purpose of nominating city court judges in the territorial jurisdiction. All members of such commission shall reside within the city where such court is located. If such a commission does not exist within the territorial jurisdiction, the mayor shall appoint one of three qualified persons nominated by the judges of the superior court having territorial jurisdiction in the county where such court is located. Each judge so appointed shall hold office for a term ending with the regular city election following the date of appointment.

(b)Judges of a city court shall be subject to discipline, removal, and involuntary retirement pursuant to Article VI, Section VII, Paragraphs VI and VII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 5)

§ 4-42

Retention of judges; term of office; failure to be retained.

Sec. 4-42. Retention of judges; term of office; failure to be retained.

(a)A judge of such court who shall desire to retain judicial office for a succeeding term shall file, with the municipal clerk not more than 90 days nor less than 60 days prior to each regular municipal election prior to the expiration of the judge's then term of office, a declaration of intent to run for another term.

(b)Upon the filing of the above declaration, a question shall be placed upon the appropriate ballot of such election within the territorial jurisdiction of the court as follows:

"Shall Judge (Name ofjudge) of the (Name of the city) City Court be retained in office?

Yes, to retain No, against retention."

(c)As of the November, 1997, regular municipal elections in the territorial jurisdiction where such courts are located, if a majority of those voting on such question vote to retain a judge, the judge is thereupon retained for a four-year term commencing on the first Monday in January following each such election. If a majority of those voting on such question vote not to retain a judge, a vacancy shall exist upon the expiration of the term being served by the judge. Such vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

(d)Any judge failing to be retained by electors shall be ineligible for appointment to any such court for a period of four years. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 6)

§ 4-43

Chiefjudge; selection; chiefjudge pro tempore; duties.

Sec. 4-43. Chiefjudge; selection; chiefjudge pro tempore; duties.

(a)The judges of each such court shall elect by majority vote a chief judge from one of their number for a term of two years. The chief judge may succeed himself or herself for successive terms. A majority vote of all judges, including the chiefjudge, shall be required to remove an incumbent from the office of chief judge. In case of illness or temporary absence or incapacity of the chief judge, the judges shall select by majority vote one of their number to act as chief judge pro tempore.

(b)If no chiefjudge has been elected within 30 days after the creation of a vacancy, the judge senior in length of continuous judicial service on such court shall be ex officio chief judge.

(c)The chiefjudge of the court shall be responsible for the general superintendence of the business of the court. He or she shall promulgate all rules necessary for the supervision, conduct, and administration of said court, including but not limited to the following: determine the number of divisions into which the court shall be divided and assign the judges or judges pro hac vice to duty therein; prescribe the days and hours for the sessions of the various divisions of the court; prescribe the form and manner for the preparation and keeping of such calendars, dockets, and records of such court; call and preside at meetings of the judges of the court; require such reports from the judges, judges pro hac vice, solicitor, clerk, and other court personnel as deemed necessary and proper; prepare and submit the budget of said court to the mayor and city council and other appropriate departments, committees, and agencies; and perform other such duties as required by law. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 7)

§ 4-44

Authority of judges generally.

Sec. 4-44. Authority of judges generally.

The judges of such courts shall have the same authority as judges of the superior courts to:

(1)Compel the production of books, papers, and other documentary evidence in the possession of any party;

(2)Enforce obedience to their orders, judgments, and sentences with the same authority as judges of superior courts;

(3)Compel the attendance of witnesses or all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by issuance of summonses, subpoenas, warrants, orders, and all other processes in cases within its jurisdiction;

(4)Punish those in its presence for contempt by fines not exceeding $500.00 or by imprisonment not exceeding 20 days or both;

(5)Establish bail and forfeit bonds with the same authority as the judges of superior courts, except such bonds as may by law only be set by judges of superior courts;

(6)Administer oaths and exercise all other powers necessarily appertaining to their jurisdiction or which may be granted them by law;

(7)Issue criminal warrants either on their own knowledge or on information given under oath;

(8)Suspend or revoke the driver's license of any person found guilty of the violation of such traffic laws and ordinances;

(9)Probate, revoke, amend, remit, modify, alter or suspend sentences imposed;

(10)Take affidavits and attest other papers; and

(11)Such other powers and duties as shall be provided by law.

(1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 8)

§ 4-45

Hearings on merits in open court; other proceedings allowed in chambers.

Sec. 4-45. Hearings on merits in open court; other proceedings allowed in chambers.

All trials and preliminary hearings on the merits shall be conducted in open court and, so far as convenient, in a regular courtroom. All other proceedings, hearings, and acts may be done or conducted by a judge in chambers and in the absence of the clerk or other court officials. The judges of such courts may hear motions and enter orders in all cases pending in the court over which he or she presides in open court or chambers. The proceedings after information, accusation, uniform traffic citation, or summons shall conform to the rules governing like proceedings in superior courts. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 9)

§ 4-46

Jurors; jury trials.

Sec. 4-46. Jurors; jury trials.

(a)All laws with reference to the number, composition, qualifications, impaneling, challenging, and compensation of jurors in state courts within the territorial jurisdiction of such courts shall apply to and be observed by each such courts.

(b)In all instances where an accused has a right to a trial by jury, the judges of any such courts shall adhere to the practices and procedures of state courts. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 10)

§ 4-47

Solicitors.

Sec. 4-47. Solicitors.

(a)There shall be a solicitor of such courts and as many assistant solicitors for each of such courts as there are regular judges. Each solicitor and assistant solicitor shall take the same oath and perform the same duties as solicitors of the state courts, as far as applicable to and not inconsistent with this Act.

(b)The solicitors of each court shall be appointed and retained in the same manner as provided for judges within this Act.

(c)Each solicitor shall have been for at least one year prior to appointment and continue to be during the term of office a resident of the city in which he or she is selected to serve, shall be at least 25 years of age, and shall have been admitted to practice law in the State of Georgia for at least five years.

(d)Assistant solicitors shall be appointed by each solicitor and serve at his or her discretion. Each person so appointed shall have been admitted to practice law in the State of Georgia.

(e)Any full-time solicitors and assistant solicitors may not engage in the private practice of law. A part-time assistant solicitor of such courts may engage in the private practice of law but may not practice or appear in any matter as to which he or she has exercised jurisdiction.

(f)The annual salary of the solicitor and the annual salary of each assistant solicitor shall be fixed and determined by the governing authority of the city payable as provided by the governing authority for other employees within the city.

(g)The solicitor shall prepare and submit an annual budget for his or her office to the mayor and city council within the territorial jurisdiction. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 11)

See. 4-48. Public defender.

(a)Any such courts shall provide for the representation of indigent defendants by a public defender's office.

(b)The public defender shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of Section 4-43. The provisions relating to the qualifications, appointment of assistants, prohibition on the private practice of law, compensation, and budget of the solicitor in section 4-47 shall apply to the public defender. Any person appointed public defender shall be appointed to a four-year term of office and shall serve until a successor is duly appointed and qualified in accordance with the provisions of this Act. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 12)

§ 4-49

Investigators.

Sec. 4-49. Investigators.

There shall be not less than one investigator for each of such courts, each of whom shall be appointed by and serve at the discretion of the solicitor. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 13)

§ 4-50

Clerk and other court personnel; prohibition.

Sec. 4-50. Clerk and other court personnel; prohibition.

(a)There shall be a clerk of each such court, as many deputy clerks as there are regular judges, and such clerical assistants as the judges determine necessary for the efficient operation of the court. The clerk, deputy clerks, and clerical assistants shall be appointed by the judges of each of such courts in conference and shall serve at their discretion. Any person appointed clerk shall be a resident of the city in which such court is located during his or her term of office. However, the residency requirement herein shall not apply to any person holding the position of clerk, but not a resident of the city, on the effective date of this Act.

(b)The clerk, deputy clerks, and clerical assistants shall have the same powers and duties as like officers of the superior courts, as far as applicable to and not inconsistent with this Act. Each clerk and deputy clerk shall be responsible for all moneys collected and shall give bond for the faithful discharge of his or her duties in such amount as may be fixed by the governing authority of each of such cities.

(c)The clerk shall further submit to the chief judges of such courts recommendations for improving the efficiency and operation of the court; assist the chief judges in the preparation of budgeting and fiscal reports and documents as may be necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of the court; maintain and keep the seal of such courts; and perform such other duties as may be required by law or the chief judge.

(d)The clerk and court personnel as provided herein are prohibited from practicing law in their own or another's name, as a partner or otherwise, in any court except in their own case. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 14)

§ 4-51

Bailiffs.

Sec. 4-51. Bailiffs.

There shall be as many bailiffs for each of such courts as there are regular judges. Each bailiff shall be appointed by and serve at the discretion of the judges in conference, shall attend all sittings of the court, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the judges. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 15)

See. 4-52. Constables.

The constables of each of such courts shall be the sheriffs and deputy sheriffs of the several counties of this state and the chief of police and the regularly elected and qualified members of the police department of each city, each of whom shall serve all processes and orders to them directed. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 16)

§ 4-53

Service by judges pro hac vice.

Sec. 4-53. Service by judges pro hac vice.

Upon certification by the chief judge that the business of the court is such that additional help is needed to promptly handle the business of the court, the chief judge may appoint one or more attorneys at law to act as judge pro hac vice. Any person appointed judge pro hac vice shall possess the same qualifications as required for judges within this Act. Each judge pro hac vice while serving as such shall have all the powers and authority of a judge. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 17)

§ 4-54

Service by senior judges.

Sec. 4-54. Service by senior judges.

(a)The office of senior judge of such court is created. Any judge, chief judge, or judge of any such court who retires pursuant to the provisions of applicable laws relating to such retirement shall be a senior judge on the effective date of such retirement.

(b)Senior judges may be called upon to serve as judges of such court when a regular judge for some reason is unable to serve. Any such senior judge may be subject to designation and assignment, with the senior judge's consent, either as additional or substitute judge. Such senior judge shall have all the power and authority when so designated or assigned as a judge of such court.

Such senior judges shall be compensated in addition to retirement pay in the amount paid to judges pro hac vice of such court for such services. In addition to such compensation, such judges shall receive mileage at the same rate as other employees of the city for such services. Said compensation and mileage shall be paid from city funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of such court upon a certificate by the judge as to the number of days served and the mileage. Such compensation shall not diminish or otherwise impair the payment or receipt of any retirement or pension benefits of such judge. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 18)

§ 4-55

Solicitors and public defenders pro hac vice.

Sec. 4-55. Solicitors and public defenders pro hac vice.

(a)The solicitors shall appoint solicitors pro hac vice as needed by such courts, and as provided by the governing body of each city, to act in the event of emergency or necessity except as provided herein.

(b)The chief judge of any such courts shall appoint solicitors pro hac vice or public defenders pro hac vice when there is a conflict of interest associated with the office of the solicitor or public defender. For the appointment of a solicitor pro hac vice or public defender pro hac vice, the solicitor or public defender shall make a written request to the chief judge or file a motion before the court setting out the nature of the conflict of interest. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 19)

§ 4-56

Terms of court.

Sec. 4-56. Terms of court.

Each court shall have two terms of six months, each term to be designated by the name of the month in which the term begins and shall also have such adjourned terms as the chiefjudge may prescribe. Two or more sessions of each court may be held at the same time and each court shall sit at such places within the city as the governing authority shall provide. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 20)

§ 4-57

Housing and facilities for courts.

Sec. 4-57. Housing and facilities for courts.

Each court shall sit at such places within the city as the governing authority shall provide.

However, the governing authority of each city shall provide adequate courtrooms, offices, equipment, and other facilities necessary for the operation of each of such courts. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 21)

See. 4-58. Violation bureau; director.

(a)The governing authority of each city may provide a violation bureau for the payment of fines for violations of traffic ordinances of the city without offenders being required to make an appearance in court. The fines for such offenses shall be in accord with a schedule of fines determined by the chief judge. However, such procedures shall not be available for violations involving an accident or driving while under the influence of intoxicants, whether or not an accident occurs.

(b)There shall be a director of the violation bureau who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of a majority of the judges. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 22)

§ 4-59

Probation.

Sec. 4-59. Probation.

When such courts are located in counties having a county probation system where the probation officers are functioning and deemed to be the same as circuit probation officers under the provisions of O.C.G.A. tit. 42, ch. 8, art. 2 (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-20 et seq.), the "State-wide Probation Act," probationers from such courts shall be supervised by the county probation system. The expense of supervising such probationers shall be paid by such cities out of the moneys collected as fines and forfeitures. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 23)

§ 4-60

Criminal prosecutions.

Sec. 4-60. Criminal prosecutions.

Criminal prosecutions in such courts may be instituted by summons, written information, or accusation specifically setting forth the offense charged. Such information, accusation, or summons may be signed by the solicitor or assistant solicitor or by the chief of police or any member of the police department. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 24)

§ 4-61

Appellate review.

Sec. 4-61. Appellate review.

The orders, verdicts, judgments, and sentences of such courts shall be subject to appellate review in accordance with the provisions of general law:

(1)By the appropriate appellate court of this state in misdemeanor cases; and

(2)By writ of certiorari in the appropriate superior court in all other cases.

(1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 25)

§ 4-62

Fines and forfeitures; priority in distribution.

Sec. 4-62. Fines and forfeitures; priority in distribution.

Except as provided in sections 4-63 and 4-64, all moneys arising from fines or forfeitures imposed and collected in such courts shall be paid into the treasury of the respective cities and shall be used first to cover the housing facilities, equipment, personnel and personnel training, and other costs necessary for the administration of such courts. Any remaining funds shall be used to defray the expenses associated with the enforcement of laws and ordinances relating to and regulating traffic. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 26)

§ 4-63

Additional penalty—For victims and witnesses assistance program.

Sec. 4-63. Additional penalty—For victims and witnesses assistance program.

(a){Established.}

(1)In every traffic case, other than parking violations, in which a court imposes a fine under this Act for a violation of a state law or local ordinance there shall be imposed as an additional penalty a sum not to exceed three dollars.

(2)At the time of posting bail or bond in any traffic case before a court under this section, an additional sum not to exceed three dollars shall be posted. In every traffic case in which a court under this section orders the forfeiture of bail or bond, the additional sum posted shall be paid over as provided in subsection (b) of this section.

(b){Distribution.} The additional penalty in cases in which fines are imposed and the additional sum for forfeiture of bails and bonds pro vided for in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this section shall be collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting fines and forfeited bails or bonds. The funds collected shall be distributed by the finance department of the city served by the traffic court created by this Act. One-third of the funds collected shall be distributed to the court created by this Act in support of the victims and witnesses assistance program operated by the chiefjudge of such court. Two-thirds of the funds collected under this Act shall be distributed by the city finance department to the crime commission serving such city, in support of the victims and witnesses assistance program operated by the crime commission in the municipal court of said city. Budgets for each of the victims and witnesses assistance programs named in this section shall be submitted to the finance committee of the city council for review and approval of the distribution of the funds. An annual report to the governing authority of the city served by the traffic court created by this Act of the moneys received by each recipient of these funds shall be made by the chief judge of each court in which a victims and witnesses assistance program is supported by the funds collected under this section.

(c)[Use.] Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section and except as otherwise provided in section 4-64, all moneys arising from fines or forfeitures imposed and collected in such courts shall be paid into the treasury of the respective city served by the court and shall be used exclusively to defray the expense of operating such courts and the enforcement of the laws and ordinances relating to and regulating traffic. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 27)

See. 4-64. Same—For other purposes.

(a)[Required.]

(1)In every case in which such courts shall impose a fine, which shall be construed to include costs, for any offense against a criminal or traffic law of this state or any ordinance of a political subdivision thereof, there shall be imposed as an additional penalty a sum equal to 10 percent of the original fine. Such additional penalties shall be paid over as provided in subsection (c) of this section. The penalty provided in this paragraph shall be in addition to any penalty or additional penalty provided for in Sections 26 and 27 of this Act.

(2)At the time of posting bail or bond in any case involving a violation of a criminal or traffic law of this state or ordinance of a political subdivision thereof, an additional sum equal to 10 percent of the original amount of bail or bond shall be posted. In every case in which such courts shall order the forfeiture of bail or bond, the additional sum equal to 10 percent of the original bail or bond shall be paid over as provided in subsection (c) of this section. The additional sums provided for in this paragraph shall be in addition to any sums provided for in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Section 4-63 of this Act.

(b)[Sum additional.] Such sums required by subsection (a) of this section and Section 4-63 shall be in addition to that amount required by O.C.G.A. § 47-17-60 to be paid into the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund or by O.C.G.A. § 47-11-51 to be paid into the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia.

(c)[Disposition.] The sums provided for in subsection (a) of this section shall be assessed and collected by the clerk or court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and forfeited bonds and shall be paid over to the governing authority of the city in which the court is located by the tenth day of the month following the month in which such sums are collected. Such sums paid over to the governing authority shall be deposited by the governing authority into a special account to be known as the "city jail fund."

(d)[Failure to collect.] Any person whose duty it is to collect and remit the sums provided for in this Act who fails or refuses to remit such sums by the date required by this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(e)[Use.] Moneys collected pursuant to this section and placed in the city jail fund shall be expended by the governing authority of the city solely and exclusively for constructing, operating, and staffing city jails, city correctional institu-tions, and city detention facilities or for the purpose of contracting for such facilities with other cities, counties, the state, or other political subdivisions. The city jail fund and moneys collected pursuant to this Act to be placed in the city jail fund may be pledged as security for the payment of bonds issued for the construction of city jails, city correctional institutions, and city detention facilities. This section shall not preclude the appropriation or expenditure of other funds by the governing authority of any city or by the General Assembly for the purpose of constructing, operating, or staffing city jails, city correctional institutions, and city detention facilities. (1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 28)

Chapter 4.5 RESERVED* Secs. 4.5-1—4.5-311. Reserved.

♦Editor’s note—Formerly this Chapter pertained to education. See General Assembly S.B 204.

RL4.5:1 Secs. 4.5-1—4.5-311. Reserved.

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