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GA SB8
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kay Kirkpatrick
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AI Summary
- Juvenile courts may issue arrest warrants when acting as courts of inquiry, with warrants required to meet the same standards as those issued by other courts under Code Section 17-4-41
- Arrest warrants issued by juvenile courts may be issued in any county regardless of where the crime occurred and executed in any county without additional endorsement
- Juvenile courts are explicitly added to the list of courts authorized to hold courts of inquiry to examine accusations against persons legally arrested
- District attorneys and solicitors-general retain full authority to represent the state in felony or misdemeanor cases when juvenile courts act as courts of inquiry or set bail
- Amends Title 15 (courts) and Title 17 (criminal procedure) of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Legislative Description
Courts; arrest warrant requirements when juvenile courts are acting as courts of inquiry; provide
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
4/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary Juvenile2/11/2025
Children and Families1/15/2025
Full Bill Text
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