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GA HB1244
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/20/2020
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Park
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AI Summary
- Creates the Georgia State Law Enforcement Citizen Review Council, a nine-member body within the Department of Public Safety, with members appointed by the Governor (3), Speaker of the House (2), President of the Senate (2), and the chairpersons of the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee (or their designees)
- Appointed members must be at least 25 years old and have resided in Georgia for at least five years, serve three-year terms, and elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among their membership
- Authorizes the council to receive public complaints regarding alleged misconduct by sworn officers of the Georgia State Patrol, Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section, and Capitol Police Division, and to advise the department on discipline for officer misconduct
- Grants the council access to relevant department personnel for interviews and to department files, reports, and complaints necessary to investigate alleged misconduct
- Council members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses, with the council required to meet at least twice per year
Legislative Description
Law enforcement officers and agencies; Georgia State Law Enforcement Citizen Review Council; create
Last Action
House Second Readers
6/23/2020
Full Bill Text
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