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GA SB236
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Donzella James
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 40-6-391 to allow prosecuting attorneys to notify the county or district department of family and children services when a parent or guardian is convicted of endangering a child by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Applies specifically to DUI offenses committed while transporting a child under the age of 14 years
- Permits the prosecuting attorney to provide a copy of the traffic citation and all pertinent documents to the department of family and children services in the offender's county of residence to aid in investigating possible child neglect
- Notification to family and children services is permissive ("may provide"), not mandatory
- Retains existing law that the offense of endangering a child by DUI is a separate charge that cannot be merged with the underlying DUI offense for prosecution and sentencing purposes
Legislative Description
Driving Under the Influence; county department of family and children services be notified; endangering; require
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/5/2018
Full Bill Text
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