(The Center Square) – A law signed by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in May could put legal fees in the Donald Trump election interference case on the backs of Fulton County taxpayers.

Senate Bill 244 allows defendants to recoup "reasonable costs" if their case is dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct. The bill became effective upon Kemp's signature.

A judge disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case after it was revealed she had a romantic relationship with lead prosecutor Nathan Wade.

Peter Skandalakis, executive director of the Prosecuting Attorney's Council of Georgia, moved to dismiss the case against Trump and others after taking over the prosecution. Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee signed the order on Wednesday.

The law gives defendants 45 days after a

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