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GA HB688
Bill
Status
2/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Omari Crawford
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AI Summary
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Amends O.C.G.A. § 5-3-10 to allow service of legal documents in appeals by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested, in addition to in-person and electronic service
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Service by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery is deemed perfected on the day it was deposited in the mail
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Adds 3 days to any response deadline when service is made by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to account for mailing time
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Allows service to a party's last known address by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery when the party's current address is unknown and they have no attorney of record
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Updates the certificate of service form language to reflect the new delivery options
Legislative Description
Appeal and error; service of process; provide by certified mail and statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
2/24/2026