O.C.G.A.

O.C.G.A. § 15-20-9 (2019)

Filing of dean’s certificate; duration of authority to practice legal aid; termination of authority

✓ O.C.G.A. — 2019 edition (Public.Resource.Org Release 73)
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As to each third-year law student or staff instructor authorized to practice legal aid, there shall be kept on file in the office of the clerk of the superior court in the county where such authority is to be exercised the dean’s certificate, the student’s and instructor’s oaths, and the judge’s order as contemplated under Code Section 15-20-8. The authority to practice legal aid, as allowed under this chapter, shall extend for no longer than one year. If during this period any change occurs in the status of the student or instructor at the law school in which he was enrolled at the time of his original certification, that is, if the student or instructor ceases his enrollment at the law school, ceases his enrollment in that law school’s legal aid agency, or otherwise is expelled or suspended from the law school, then any authority to practice legal aid shall terminate and be revoked.

History

(Code 1933, § 9-401.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1967, p. 153, § 1; Ga. L. 1970, p. 336, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 8, § 15.)

Annotations

RESEARCH REFERENCES ALR. - Propriety and effect of law students acting as counsel in court suit, 3 ALR4th 358.

CHAPTER 21 PAYMENT AND DISPOSITION OF FINES AND FORFEITURES

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General Provisions

Compensation of Justices of the Peace and Constables in Certain Cases

Time of payment of fines. Payment into county treasury of fines and bond forfeitures. Maintenance of moneys from fines and bond forfeitures in county treasury. Distribution of fines and bond forfeitures generally; liability of the clerk of the court as to distribution. Procedure for filing and payment of claims of officers of court when defendant acquitted or person liable is insolvent generally. Procedure for filing and payment of claims of officers of county courts, notaries public, justices of the peace, and constables generally [Repealed]. Report by county treasurer to grand jury as to fines and bond forfeitures received and disbursed; compensation of treasurer; effect of Code section upon local laws. Applicability and effect of Code Sections through 15-21-7. Lien of officers for payment of insolvent costs. Procedure for filing and payment of claims of officers of court when indictment found not true, defendant acquitted, or persons unable to pay. Priorities for distribution of fines and forfeitures generally. Contract for collection of moneys owed court. Priority of payment of claims for fees of solicitors of city courts, sheriffs, clerks, and district attorneys.

Sec. 15-21-30 through 15-21-33 [Repealed]. Article 3 Limitation Period and Rules for Claims Against Fine and Bond Forfeiture Fund

Limitation period for claims against fine and bond forfeiture fund for payment of costs or fees; extension of limitation period. Procedure for extension of limitation period. Payment into county treasury of funds received as part of fine and bond forfeiture fund. Persons deemed county treasurers for purposes of article. Creation of claim for benefit of county against fine and bond forfeiture fund; priority of payment; rights of county to enforcement. Disposition of funds remaining after claims against fine and bond forfeiture fund paid or barred by limitation. Proceedings by persons claiming interest in fine and bond forfeiture fund. Effect of article upon duty of prosecuting officers and county treasurers relating to accounting for fines and bond forfeitures. Effect of article upon Acts pertaining to courts in particular counties or cities. Article 4

Peace Officer, Prosecutor, and Indigent Defense Funding

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PAYMENT AND DISPOSITION OF FINES Article 7

Implementation of constitutional provision. Legislative intent. Penalty to be imposed in certain criminal and quasi-criminal and traffic cases and upon violation of bond. Assessment and collection of penalties; transfer of payments to Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority; quarterly accounting. Penalty for delinquent remission of moneys [Repealed]. Failure or refusal to remit moneys [Repealed]. Appropriations for law enforcement or prosecutorial officers’ training. Article 5

Compensation To Victims of Violators of Driving Under the Influence Statute Sec.