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GA HB1208
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Sandra Scott
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AI Summary
- Raises the state's burden of proof in civil forfeiture proceedings from "preponderance of the evidence" to "clear and convincing evidence" to show that seized property is subject to forfeiture
- Applies the same increased "clear and convincing evidence" standard to the rebuttable presumption that a person's property is subject to forfeiture
- Expands the duties of circuit public defenders to include representation in civil forfeiture proceedings under the Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act when those proceedings arise from superior court criminal cases carrying possible imprisonment, probation, or suspended sentences
- Amends Chapter 16 of Title 9 and Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Legislative Description
Due Process in Civil Forfeiture Act; enact
Last Action
House Second Readers
6/18/2020
Full Bill Text
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