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GA HB1677
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/4/2022
Primary Sponsor
Marvin Lim
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Victim and Accused Reconciliation Act" by adding Code section 17-17-8.2 to Georgia's crime victims' bill of rights (Chapter 17 of Title 17)
- Requires prosecuting attorneys in counties with victim and witness assistance services to promptly notify agreeing victims of the opportunity to meet with the accused in a safe, controlled environment
- Allows victims to communicate the financial, emotional, and physical effects of the offense to the accused, either orally or in writing, and to negotiate a restitution agreement that must be submitted to the sentencing court
- Requires participating victims to execute a waiver releasing the prosecuting attorney and victim/witness assistance personnel from civil and criminal liability arising from participation in the reconciliation program
- Participation by victims is entirely voluntary; no victim may be required to take part in the reconciliation process
Legislative Description
Victim and Accused Reconciliation Act; enact
Last Action
House Hopper
4/4/2022
Full Bill Text
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