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GA HB1137

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Dar'shun Kendrick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends O.C.G.A. § 17-7-54 to remove the requirement that individual grand juror names be listed on indictments
  • Strikes the "to wit: [names]" language from the standard indictment form, replacing it with a general reference to grand jurors selected, chosen, and sworn for the county
  • Aims to protect grand juror anonymity by prohibiting the disclosure of their names in public court documents
  • Sponsored by Representative Kendrick of the 95th District in the 2024 Georgia legislative session

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; pretrial proceedings; prohibit disclosure of grand juror names

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil2/7/2024

Full Bill Text

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