Filing of Dean's Certificate; Duration of Authority to Practice Legal Aid; Termination of Authority

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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.

(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.)

RESEARCH REFERENCES

ALR.

- Propriety and effect of law students acting as counsel in court suit, 3 A.L.R.4th 358.

CHAPTER 21 PAYMENT AND DISPOSITION OF FINES AND FORFEITURES Article 1 General Provisions.
  • 15-21-1. Time of payment of fines.
  • 15-21-2. Payment into county treasury of fines and bond forfeitures.
  • 15-21-3. Maintenance of moneys from fines and bond forfeitures in county treasury.
  • 15-21-4. Distribution of fines and bond forfeitures generally; liability of the clerk of the court as to distribution.
  • 15-21-5. Procedure for filing and payment of claims of officers of court when defendant acquitted or person liable is insolvent generally.
  • 15-21-6. Procedure for filing and payment of claims of officers of county courts, notaries public, justices of the peace, and constables generally [Repealed].
  • 15-21-7. 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.
  • 15-21-8. Applicability and effect of Code Sections 15-21-2 through 15-21-7.
  • 15-21-9. Lien of officers for payment of insolvent costs.
  • 15-21-10. Procedure for filing and payment of claims of officers of court when indictment found not true, defendant acquitted, or persons unable to pay.
  • 15-21-11. Priorities for distribution of fines and forfeitures generally.
  • 15-21-12. Contract for collection of moneys owed court.
  • 15-21-13. Priority of payment of claims for fees of solicitors of city courts, sheriffs, clerks, and district attorneys.
Article 2 Compensation of Justices of the Peace and Constables in Certain Cases.
  • 15-21-30 through 15-21-33 [Repealed].
Article 3 Limitation Period and Rules for Claims Against Fine and Bond Forfeiture Fund.
  • 15-21-50. Limitation period for claims against fine and bond forfeiture fund for payment of costs or fees; extension of limitation period.
  • 15-21-51. Procedure for extension of limitation period.
  • 15-21-52. Payment into county treasury of funds received as part of fine and bond forfeiture fund.
  • 15-21-53. Persons deemed county treasurers for purposes of article.
  • 15-21-54. Creation of claim for benefit of county against fine and bond forfeiture fund; priority of payment; rights of county to enforcement.
  • 15-21-55. Disposition of funds remaining after claims against fine and bond forfeiture fund paid or barred by limitation.
  • 15-21-56. Proceedings by persons claiming interest in fine and bond forfeiture fund.
  • 15-21-57. Effect of article upon duty of prosecuting officers and county treasurers relating to accounting for fines and bond forfeitures.
  • 15-21-58. Effect of article upon Acts pertaining to courts in particular counties or cities.
Article 4 Peace Officer, Prosecutor, and Indigent Defense Funding.
  • 15-21-70. Short title.
  • 15-21-71. Implementation of constitutional provision.
  • 15-21-72. Legislative intent.
  • 15-21-73. Penalty to be imposed in certain criminal and quasi-criminal and traffic cases and upon violation of bond.
  • 15-21-74. Assessment and collection of penalties; transfer of payments to Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority; quarterly accounting.
  • 15-21-75. Penalty for delinquent remission of moneys [Repealed].
  • 15-21-76. Failure or refusal to remit moneys [Repealed].
  • 15-21-77. Appropriations for law enforcement or prosecutorial officers' training.
Article 5 Jail Construction and Staffing.
  • 15-21-90. Short title.
  • 15-21-91. Implementation of constitutional provision.
  • 15-21-92. Adoption of county resolution required; contracts between county and municipality after January 1, 1990.
  • 15-21-93. Imposition of additional penalty in fine cases; additional sum required when posting bail or bond.
  • 15-21-94. Assessment and collection of sums; deposit into county jail fund; failure to remit sums.
  • 15-21-95. Expenditure of moneys.
Article 6 County Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund.
  • 15-21-100. Imposition of additional penalty for certain offenses.
  • 15-21-101. Collection of fines and authorized expenditures of funds from County Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund.
Article 7 Compensation To Victims of Violators of Driving Under the Influence Statute.
  • 15-21-110. Constitutional authority for enactment of article.
  • 15-21-111. Legislative intent.
  • 15-21-112. Additional penalty for violation of Code Section 40-6-391.
  • 15-21-113. Assessment and collection of penalty; payment to Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority; quarterly reports and accounting.
  • 15-21-114. Failure to remit moneys in timely manner [Repealed].
  • 15-21-115. Failure or refusal to remit sums due.
Article 8 Funding for Local Victim Assistance Programs.
  • 15-21-130. Legislative intent.
  • 15-21-131. Imposition of additional fines.
  • 15-21-132. Assessment and collection of additional sums; reporting; certification of victim assistance programs.
  • 15-21-133. Payment of additional sums [Repealed].
  • 15-21-134. Refusal to pay sums as provided in this article.
Article 9 Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund.
  • 15-21-140. Authorization of additional penalty assessments for violations involving driving under the influence.
  • 15-21-141. Definitions.
  • 15-21-142. Fund established.
  • 15-21-143. Appointment of members and personnel; agencies.
  • 15-21-144. Expense allowance and travel reimbursement of members of the fund.
  • 15-21-145. Duties of the commission.
  • 15-21-146. Recommendations of changes in state programs, statutes, policies, and budgets; standardization of care.
  • 15-21-147. Acceptance of federal funds; disposition.
  • 15-21-148. Creation of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund.
  • 15-21-149. Fines; penalties.
  • 15-21-150. Collection of fines; disposition of moneys collected.
  • 15-21-151. Additional fine for reckless driving; disposition.
  • 15-21-152. Duty to collect; misdemeanor.
Article 10 Georgia Driver's Education Commission.
  • 15-21-170. Short title.
  • 15-21-171. Definitions.
  • 15-21-172. Georgia Driver's Education Commission established.
  • 15-21-173. Members; terms; appointment; vacancies; chairperson and other officers; employees.
  • 15-21-174. Commission members' expenses.
  • 15-21-175. Powers and duties generally.
  • 15-21-176. Commission recommendations to Governor and General Assembly.
  • 15-21-177. Commission acceptance of federal funds, gifts and donations.
  • 15-21-178. Commission disbursement of funds for driver education and training.
  • 15-21-179. (Repealed effective June 30, 2022) Additional penalty for violation of traffic laws or ordinances.
  • 15-21-180. Disposition of funds from additional penalties.
  • 15-21-181. Report of funds received from additional penalties; annual reporting requirement; funds made available to Driver's Education Commission.
Article 11 Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund.
  • 15-21-200. Authority.
  • 15-21-201. Definitions.
  • 15-21-202. Commission established; fund creation; disbursement of proceeds.
  • 15-21-203. Commission membership; administration.
  • 15-21-204. Compensation.
  • 15-21-205. Commission meetings and responsibilities.
  • 15-21-206. Recommendations authorized.
  • 15-21-207. Funding sources.
  • 15-21-208. Financial penalty; collection.
  • 15-21-209. State operation assessment against adult entertainment establishments; determination of obligation; use of funds; administration.

ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

Law reviews.

- For article, "Courts: Juvenile Justice Reform," see 30 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 63 (2013).


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