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GA HB993

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Karla Drenner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Code Section 17-15-7 to define "cold case" as a criminal investigation open for at least three years in which investigators have exhausted all leads
  • Allows eligible crime victims to file a claim with the board for compensation when a cold case is reopened or when a convicted offender seeks postconviction relief, including motions for retrial, postconviction appeal, writ of habeas corpus, or pardon/parole
  • Sets maximum awards at $3,000 for counseling and $2,000 for costs of attending criminal proceedings under the new provision
  • Compensation is funded through the existing Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund

Legislative Description

Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund; eligible for awards; define certain term; provisions

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/18/2014

Full Bill Text

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