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2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 16 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
CHAPTER 14 - RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS
§ 16-14-12 - Cases of special public importance
O.C.G.A. 16-14-12 (2010)16-14-12. Cases of special public importance
This state may, in any civil action brought pursuant to this chapter, file with the clerk of the superior court a certificate stating that the case is of special public importance. A copy of that certificate shall be furnished immediately by such clerk to the chief judge or, in his absence, the presiding chief judge of the superior court in which such action is pending; and, upon receipt of such copy, the judge shall immediately designate a judge to hear and determine the action. The judge so designated shall promptly assign such action for hearing, participate in the hearings and determination, and cause the action to be expedited.
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