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GA SR146
Resolution
Status
Passed
5/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
John Kennedy
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution (Article I, Section I) to establish specific rights for victims of crimes against persons or felony property crimes, including crimes alleged as delinquent acts
- Grants victims the right upon request to timely notice of scheduled court proceedings, scheduling changes, and the arrest, release, or escape of the accused, as well as the right not to be excluded from court proceedings
- Provides victims the right upon request to be heard at court proceedings involving the release, plea, or sentencing of the accused, and the right to be informed of their rights
- Allows victims to enforce their rights by filing a motion within the same criminal or delinquency proceeding; victims may retain an attorney but the state has no obligation to appoint one; family members, guardians, or legal custodians may assert rights on behalf of minor, incapacitated, or deceased victims
- Explicitly prohibits the amendment from creating any cause of action against the state or its subdivisions, granting victims the right to appeal decisions or challenge verdicts, or restricting the General Assembly's authority to further define these rights or courts' authority to maintain courtroom order
Legislative Description
Certain Rights for Victims; suffered or harmed due to an act committed; in violation of the criminal or juvenile delinquency laws; provide-CA
Last Action
Act 467
5/8/2018
Full Bill Text
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