House Bill 1EX, passed by the Georgia General Assembly during the May 2004 special legislative session, directs the Georgia Superior Court Clerks Cooperative Authority to implement a collection and accountability system for court fine and fee assessments.
The bill is a legislative mandate to regulate the collection and distribution of money collected by the court and criminal justice system. It provides penalties for failure to remit money or report collection totals.
New AG Official Opinion - 7/27/2010
New AG Official Opinion regarding the judicial operation fund fee imposed by O.C.G.A. § 15-21A-6.1(a) for the issuance of certificates of appointment and reappointment to notaries public.
New fines and fees bill passed in the 2009-10 Legislative session regarding fee changes and an additional civil fee - HB 1055.
ONLINE FINES AND FEES TRAINING COURSE AVAILABLE!!!
The GSCCCA is now offering a free online Fines and Fees training course. Click the link above to access the training module.
NEW 2010 TRAINING WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED!!! (Updated 1/2010)
The GSCCCA is now offering statewide Fines and Fees training courses. These courses are limited to clerks of court and their designated representatives.
Clerk & Sheriff Trust Accounts
For information on the Clerk and Sheriff trust accounts, select the link above. Included are FAQs, forms for remitting interest earned, ACH transfer information and much more.
New fines and fees became effective upon the Governor's signature. Please select one of the menu options on the left or click one of the links below.
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