Section 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.

Code 1933, § 26-3411, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1385, § 6; Code 1981, § 16-14-12, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1385, § 12.