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GA SB181

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/2/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tommie Williams

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits attorneys appointed by the Attorney General or district attorneys as special assistants from being compensated on a contingent fee basis in forfeiture actions brought under Title 16 (crimes and offenses)
  • Bars contingency compensation structured as a percentage of assets seized or realized from forfeiture actions
  • Also prohibits hourly, fixed fee, or other compensation arrangements that are contingent on a successful prosecution of the forfeiture action
  • Preserves the authority of the Attorney General and district attorneys to appoint special assistants or other attorneys to assist in prosecuting forfeiture actions
  • Amends Chapter 1 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 16-1-12; sponsored by Senators Bethel (54th) and Williams (19th)

Legislative Description

Attorney General; prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances

Last Action

Act 725

5/2/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2011
Judiciary3/2/2011

Full Bill Text

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