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GA HB1137
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Dar'shun Kendrick
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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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