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GA SB52
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/16/2011
Primary Sponsor
Gloria Butler
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AI Summary
- Requires marshals and sheriffs (or deputy sheriffs) in Georgia to notify protected persons by electronic or telephonic means within 24 hours after serving a restraining order, protective order, injunction, or similar court order related to harassment, workplace violence, domestic violence, stalking, or elder abuse
- Notification is only required if the protected person has specifically requested it and provided a telephone number or email address to the marshal or sheriff for that purpose
- The notification must include the date and time when the protective order was served on the restrained person
- Courts are required to inform the person requesting protection of their option to receive notification of service at the time the order is issued
- Amends Code Sections 15-10-102 and 15-16-17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, with an effective date of July 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Courts; require marshals to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/19/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/21/2011
Public Safety2/7/2011
Full Bill Text
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