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GA HR1683

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/17/2010

Primary Sponsor

Austin Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution (Article VI) to create regional grand juries with investigative powers, operating within designated geographic regions of the state
  • Authorizes the General Assembly to establish by law all procedures for convening, operating, selecting and summoning members, and setting the duration and terms of regional grand juries
  • Grants regional grand juries subject matter jurisdiction to investigate and indict persons or legal entities for any crime as specified by the General Assembly
  • Allows regional grand juries to conduct investigations and compel evidence without requiring a prior presentment of a proposed bill of indictment
  • Requires submission of the proposed constitutional amendment to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection, as provided under Article X of the state Constitution

Legislative Description

Regional grand juries; create - CA

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/18/2010

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs3/17/2010

Full Bill Text

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