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title: O.C.G.A. § 15-5-50. Minimum amount for refund.
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# O.C.G.A. § 15-5-50. Minimum amount for refund.

No court of record in this state shall be required to refund any overpayment of court costs in an amount not exceeding $5.00 or to collect any due court costs in an amount of less than $5.00 over the initial filing fee.

## History

Code 1981, § 15-5-50, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1149, § 2.