SB 189 - Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; notification procedures; change certain prov.

Committees

Current Status

02/15/05 - Senate Read and Referred

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Crime Victims' Bill of Rights," so as to provide special notification procedures for certain crime victims; to change certain provisions relating to notification to victim of accused's arrest, release from custody, and any judicial proceedings at which such release is considered; to change certain provisions relating to notification to victim of accused's arrest and any proceedings where accused's release is considered; to change certain provisions relating to notification to victim of impending parole or clemency proceedings; to change provisions relating to a victim being required to provide an address and phone number to notifying parties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Bill History
Date Action
02/15/2005 Senate Read and Referred