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GA SB8

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kay Kirkpatrick

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

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House Withdrawn, Recommitted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

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