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GA HB1052
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Christian Coomer
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AI Summary
- Creates the new offense of murder in the second degree in Georgia, defined as causing the death of another person during the commission of cruelty to children in the second degree, irrespective of malice
- Punishes murder in the second degree by imprisonment for not less than 10 nor more than 30 years, compared to murder in the first degree which carries death, life without parole, or life imprisonment
- Adds murder in the second degree to the list of offenses giving superior court exclusive original jurisdiction over juveniles aged 13 to 17 and excludes defendants charged with the offense from mental health court division eligibility
- Prohibits inmates serving sentences for murder in the second degree from being released on parole for the purpose of regulating jail or prison populations
- Updates cross-references throughout Titles 15, 16, 31, 35, 42, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to incorporate the new offense into existing provisions on firearms possession by felons, termination of parental rights, facility employee background checks, the statewide alert system, and inmate leave privileges
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/13/2014
Full Bill Text
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