Courts; authorization for electronic filing of pleadings in probate court; provide

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Plain-English Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to time, place, and procedure, so as to provide for authorization for the electronic filing of pleadings in probate court; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for fees; to provide for access to pleadings for certain staff and litigants; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Source: OpenStates · fetched May 5, 2026

Who it affects

Low-income / working-classindirect

May face challenges accessing electronic filing systems or understanding new procedures, potentially increasing barriers to legal processes if not adequately supported.(low confidence)

Person with a disabilityindirect

May encounter accessibility issues with electronic filing systems if they are not designed with universal accessibility standards, potentially hindering their ability to file pleadings.(low confidence)

AI-extracted

Who This AffectsAI analysis

Low-income / working-classindirectMinor impactLow certainty
May face challenges accessing electronic filing systems or understanding new procedures, potentially increasing barriers to legal processes if not adequately supported.
“to provide for access to pleadings for certain staff and litigants”· General
Person with a disabilityindirectMinor impactLow certainty
May encounter accessibility issues with electronic filing systems if they are not designed with universal accessibility standards, potentially hindering their ability to file pleadings.
“to provide for access to pleadings for certain staff and litigants”· General

What the Bill Does

Authorizes electronic filing of pleadings in probate court.
Allows for the promulgation of rules and establishment of fees related to electronic filing.
Specifies access to pleadings for certain staff and litigants, with limitations.

Votes

Sponsorship · 6 Sponsors

Democrat1Republican5Independent0Other0

R · PrimeRob Leverett
R · PrimeMatt Reeves
R · PrimeMitchell Scoggins
R · PrimeTrey Kelley
D · PrimeMary Oliver
R · CoBrian Strickland

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