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LC 35

Generally revise judiciary laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 35 would broadly revise judiciary laws affecting courts, judges, and jurors; drafted but died in process, so no changes enacted.

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Bill Summary · LC 35

LC 35 — Generally revise judiciary laws

Quick facts

  • Bill Number: LC 35
  • Title: Generally revise judiciary laws
  • Status: Draft Died in Process
  • Introduced: August 27, 2024
  • Classification: bill
  • Subject: Courts; Judges and Justices; Juries and Jurors

Overview

LC 35 is a bill labeled to broadly revise judiciary laws. The available information does not include the bill text, so the specific changes it proposed are not known from the provided data. The title and subject indicate a wide-ranging reform of laws governing the judiciary, including courts, judges, and juries.

Status and timeline

  • August 27, 2024: Drafter assigned (initial drafting activity begins)
  • December 28, 2024: Draft placed on hold
  • May 22, 2025: Draft died in process (no further action)

This sequence shows the bill progressed into drafting, was paused, and ultimately did not advance.

Potential scope and provisions (inferred)

Because no text is provided, the exact provisions are unknown. Based on the title and subject matter, LC 35 could have touched on multiple areas, such as:
- Court administration and case management rules
- Procedures for judicial discipline or standards of conduct
- Selection, tenure, rotation, or removal processes for judges and justices
- Rules governing juries and juror service (qualifications, exemptions, compensation)
- Access to court records, transparency, and administrative reform
- Funding, budgeting, or staffing of the judiciary
- Administrative reforms to improve efficiency, accountability, or equity in the judiciary

These are common components of comprehensive judiciary reform efforts and are not confirmations of LC 35’s actual text.

Who would be affected

  • Jurists (judges, justices) and court administrators
  • Court personnel and staff
  • Litigants, attorneys, and other participants in the court system
  • Jurors and prospective jurors
  • State or local governments funding or administering courts

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • With the draft now listed as “Died in Process,” there is no current path for passage unless the measure is reintroduced in a future session.
  • If reintroduced, it would likely undergo committee review, potential amendments, and floor votes, following typical legislative procedures for judiciary-related bills.

Next steps for stakeholders

  • Monitor the legislative docket for LC 35 or any reintroduction.
  • Review the bill text if reintroduced to assess specific provisions and impacts.
  • Assess potential administrative or budgetary implications for courts and juries based on any subsequent reform proposals.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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