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GA SB475
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/10/2010
Primary Sponsor
Donzella James
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 50-18-72 to exempt from public records disclosure audio or video recordings held by law enforcement agencies, 9-1-1 systems, public health agencies, or similar agencies that depict the personal suffering of crime victims, disaster victims, or other persons in physical pain or distress.
- Exemption applies when public dissemination of such recordings would cause emotional distress to the person whose suffering was recorded or to that person's family.
- Authorizes courts or administrative tribunals to place such records under seal or prohibit their reproduction or distribution when the recordings are used as evidence in judicial or administrative proceedings.
- Becomes effective immediately upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without the Governor's approval.
- Sponsored by Senator James of the 35th District.
Legislative Description
Public Records; disclosure of certain law enforcement/emergency response records; provide exemption
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/10/2010
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/10/2010
Full Bill Text
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