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GA SB516
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Jordan
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AI Summary
- Repeals Code Section 17-7-52, which provided peace officers with special procedural privileges during the grand jury indictment or special presentment process when alleged to have committed a crime in the performance of their duties
- Removes preferential rights previously afforded to peace officers, such as notification requirements and specific rights during grand jury proceedings
- Requires peace officers to be subject to the same grand jury indictment procedures as all other citizens, promoting accountability and fairness
- Sponsored by Senators Jordan of the 6th and Williams of the 39th in the 2020 Georgia legislative session
Legislative Description
Indictments; preferential privileges given to peace officers; indictment or special presentment to a grand jury; remove
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
6/17/2020
Full Bill Text
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