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GA HB329
Bill
Status
Passed
5/20/2010
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Beardon
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 42-8-34.1 to expand the definition of "felony offense" for purposes of revoking probated or suspended sentences to include misdemeanor offenses committed in another state that would constitute a felony if committed in Georgia.
- Allows probation revocation under felony standards when another state's misdemeanor is proven by a preponderance of the evidence to have elements that would constitute a Georgia felony, or when the defendant admits the offense would be a felony in Georgia.
- Maintains the existing cap on revocation at the lesser of the balance of probation or the maximum sentence authorized for the felony offense constituting the violation.
- Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval.
Legislative Description
Probated or suspended sentences; maximum period of revocation; change provisions
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2010
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/9/2009
Judiciary - Non-Civil2/6/2009
Full Bill Text
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