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GA SB400
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
John Crosby
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AI Summary
- Removes the restriction that only time in secure detention "subsequent to the date of the order" counts as credit toward a juvenile's confinement period in a youth development center, allowing all pre-placement detention time to count toward the court-ordered period of 12 to 60 months
- Extends from July 1, 2011, to July 1, 2012, the date when courts may order a delinquent child to serve up to 60 days (instead of 30 days) in a youth development center for certain offenses
- 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 blanket exclusion of juvenile courts from the general state law (Code Section 17-10-11) granting credit for time served in confinement, extending that credit provision to juvenile proceedings
- Sponsored by Senator Crosby of the 13th District and amends three sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (15-11-63, 15-11-66, and 17-10-11)
Legislative Description
Juvenile Proceedings; clarify provisions to juveniles receiving credit for time served
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
4/27/2010
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Non-Civil3/16/2010
Special Judiciary2/10/2010
Full Bill Text
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