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GA HB1144
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/18/2010
Primary Sponsor
Edward Lindsey
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AI Summary
- Removes the restriction that only time in secure detention "subsequent to the date of the order" counts toward a juvenile's confinement period, allowing all pre-placement detention time in a youth development center to be credited toward the court-ordered period of 12 to 60 months for designated felony acts
- Extends the sunset date from July 1, 2011, to July 1, 2013, for the provision allowing courts to order delinquent children to serve up to 60 days (instead of 30 days) in a youth development center
- Explicitly requires that juveniles detained in a secured facility pending placement in a youth development center receive credit for time served while awaiting placement
- Removes the exemption of juvenile courts from the general state law (Code Section 17-10-11) requiring credit for time served in confinement, thereby extending credit-for-time-served protections to juvenile proceedings
- Amends three sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (15-11-63, 15-11-66, and 17-10-11) relating to designated felony acts, disposition of delinquent children, and credit for time served in confinement
Legislative Description
Juvenile proceedings; detention; change provisions
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
4/20/2010
Committee Referrals
Government Oversight3/22/2010
Judiciary - Non-Civil2/10/2010
Full Bill Text
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