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GA HB1210
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Robert Trammell
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AI Summary
- Repeals Code Section 17-7-52, which provided a special procedure for the indictment or special presentment of peace officers accused of crimes committed in the performance of their duties, including the right to testify before the grand jury considering their case
- Removes the reference in Code Section 17-7-70.1 that preserved peace officers' right to appear before a grand jury, while retaining that right for public officials under separate code sections
- Eliminates the automatic requirement for a court reporter to attend grand jury proceedings involving peace officers under the repealed statute, leaving court reporter attendance solely at the district attorney's request
- Effectively places peace officers under the same grand jury indictment procedures as all other citizens, removing a procedural protection unique to law enforcement
- Takes effect immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; indictment or special presentment of a peace officer for a crime committed in the performance of his or her duties and the right to testify before a grand jury; repeal procedure
Last Action
House Second Readers
6/18/2020
Full Bill Text
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