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GA SB362
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2014
Primary Sponsor
David Lucas
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AI Summary
- Removes the superior court's exclusive original jurisdiction over children ages 13-17 charged with murder, voluntary manslaughter, rape, aggravated sodomy, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, and armed robbery committed with a firearm, shifting these cases to concurrent jurisdiction with juvenile court
- Eliminates multiple subsections governing the transfer process between superior court and juvenile court for these serious offenses, including provisions for district attorneys to decline prosecution in superior court and for post-indictment transfers
- Repeals Code Section 15-11-562, relating to transfer criteria and probation officer written report contents, designating that section as reserved
- Removes the requirement that superior courts notify school superintendents within 30 days when a child ages 13-17 is convicted or adjudicated delinquent for the specified serious offenses
- Becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Juvenile Proceedings; remove the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts over certain juvenile offenses
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/7/2014
Full Bill Text
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