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GA SB313

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/3/2010

Primary Sponsor

Ed Harbison

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 15-12-68 to require that an oath be administered to all witnesses testifying before a grand jury in criminal cases
  • The required oath states: "Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the evidence you shall give the grand jury on this bill of indictment or presentment shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? So help you God."
  • Introduced by Senator Harbison of the 15th District and passed the Georgia Senate
  • Closes a potential gap in existing law by emphasizing that no witness before the grand jury may testify without first being sworn under oath
  • Repeals all conflicting laws and parts of laws upon enactment

Legislative Description

Grand Juries; oath shall be given to all witnesses; to provide that an unsworn testimony shall be disallowed

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/9/2010
Judiciary1/14/2010

Full Bill Text

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