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GA HB449
Bill
Status
Passed
4/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
Micah Gravley
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AI Summary
- Exempts from public disclosure audio recordings of 9-1-1 calls that contain speech in distress or cries in extremis of a caller who died during the call, or the speech or cries of a person who was a minor at the time of the call
- Allows access to these protected recordings for a duly appointed representative of a deceased caller's estate, a parent or legal guardian of a minor caller, an accused in a criminal case, or a party to a civil action who believes the recording is relevant
- Extends access to attorneys representing any of the eligible parties, as well as attorneys for persons who may pursue a civil action where the recording is relevant
- Requires any person seeking access to a protected 9-1-1 recording to submit a sworn affidavit attesting to the facts establishing their eligibility under the exemption
- Amends Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, adding this exemption as paragraph (26.1) supplementing the existing paragraph (26) public records exemption
Legislative Description
Agency records disclosure; change certain provisions relating to 9-1-1 calls
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2014
Full Bill Text
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