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GA HB1417
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
Patty Stinson
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AI Summary
- Accused persons and their counsel gain the right to be present during all evidence presentation and alleged statements in grand jury indictment proceedings
- After the state presents its witnesses, the accused may personally or through their attorney cross-examine those witnesses
- The accused has the right to present evidence individually or through counsel but cannot be compelled to do so; any evidence presented is subject to cross-examination by the state
- The accused cannot be compelled to testify but may voluntarily do so after announcing that intention in open court, and would then be sworn and subject to examination and cross-examination like any other witness
- Amends Code Section 15-12-71 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding a new subsection governing grand jury duties
Legislative Description
Courts; grand juries; indictment proceedings; provisions
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/29/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Non-Civil2/27/2024
Full Bill Text
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