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SB 0195 - Bonds and Recognizances; increase fees allowed for continuing education programs

Tracking Level: Passed
Sponsor: Williams, Michael 27th
Last Action: 7/1/2015 - Effective Date
State Code Titles: 17
Senate Committee: JUDYNC
House Committee: JudyNC
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation
SB 195 amends Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A. relating to bonds and recognizances by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 17-6-50.1 relating to continuing education for professional bondsman and fees by changing the fee for continuing education programs so that it shall not exceed $250.00 annually. Sb 195 also contains a provision within the revised subsection (a) of Code Section 17-6-71 related to execution hearing on failure by allowing judges the ability to issue a bench warrant for the principal¿s arrest upon the failure of an individual to appear in court. 

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