HB 126 - Criminal procedure; verdict in felony case; jurors; provisions

Sponsored By

• (1) Bearden,Timothy 68th
• (2) Fleming,Barry 117th
• (3) Butler,Mark 18th

Committees

• HC:JudyNC
• SC:

Current Status

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide that a verdict in a felony case, other than a case involving the death penalty, shall be agreed to by at least 11 of the 12 jurors; to provide that a verdict in a criminal case in which the death penalty is sought shall be agreed to by all 12 jurors; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Versions

1. LC 28 3230/a