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GA SB31
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/23/2011
Primary Sponsor
Bill Cowsert
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AI Summary
- Extends attorney-client privilege to include a minor's parent when the minor is accused of a crime or delinquent act, meaning communications between the parent and the child's attorney are protected from disclosure.
- Defines "parent" broadly to include legal mother, legal father, stepparent, legal guardian, foster parent, and any person granted legal custody by court order.
- Preserves the minor's sole authority to waive the attorney-client privilege, even though the privilege is extended to cover the parent's communications with the attorney.
- Corrects cross-references in existing Georgia evidence code provisions and updates gendered language (e.g., "his" to "his or her") throughout the attorney-client privilege statutes.
- Part I takes effect July 1, 2011, while Part II is contingent on the enactment of HB 24 (a broader evidence law modernization bill) during the 2011-2012 legislative biennium; Part I would be repealed once Part II becomes effective.
Legislative Description
Evidence; extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons under certain circumstances
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/22/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/24/2011
Judiciary1/31/2011
Full Bill Text
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