HB 1256 - Eyewitness identification accuracy; procedure for enhancing; provide

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Current Status

03/09/06 - House Committee Favorably Reported

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to require a procedure for enhancing eyewitness identification accuracy; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for general guidelines relating to the development of eyewitness identification protocol and exceptions thereto; to provide for procedures to compose and present photo lineups and live lineups to witnesses; to provide for instructions to be given to witnesses who view lineups; to provide for documentation of identification procedures; to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for training in enhancing eyewitness identification accuracy; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Bill History
Date Action
02/06/2006 House First Readers
02/08/2006 House Second Readers
03/09/2006 House Committee Favorably Reported