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GA HB1095

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Amy Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows coroners and medical examiners to conduct tests and examinations of evidence in cooperation with any forensic laboratory, replacing the current requirement to work exclusively with "the division" (the state division)
  • Transfers custody of objects, articles, and examination reports in criminal cases from the "director of the division" to the investigating agency or the forensic laboratory that conducted the examination
  • Requires medical examiners and coroners to complete and maintain permanent records of inquiry and investigation reports, removing the mandate to file reports with the division as a central repository
  • Directs that in cases of suspected foul play, specimens, samples, and evidence be transmitted to a forensic laboratory (rather than exclusively to the division) for analysis, with verified results sent to the appropriate prosecuting attorney
  • Permits coroners or county medical examiners to file all original reports with the clerk of the superior court of the county

Legislative Description

Death investigations; coroners cooperate with forensic laboratory; provisions

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Special Judiciary3/26/2010
Judiciary - Non-Civil2/5/2010

Full Bill Text

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