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GA HB763

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/2/2012

Primary Sponsor

Billy Maddox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Persons convicted of a felony in state or federal court who have not had their civil rights restored are ineligible to serve as either trial or grand jurors
  • Persons judicially determined to be mentally incompetent are ineligible to serve as either trial or grand jurors, replacing prior language referencing "mental illness or mental retardation"
  • Jurors summoned prior to July 1, 2012, remain eligible to serve on a venire even after counties compile new master jury lists under updated procedures
  • Persons who hold or have held elective office in state or local government within two years preceding the time of service remain ineligible to serve as grand jurors
  • Effective date is July 1, 2012, and amends Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia

Legislative Description

Juries; certain persons ineligible to serve as trial or grand jurors; clarify

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

3/14/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2012
Judiciary1/24/2012

Full Bill Text

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