HB 1298 - Insanity and mental incompetency; plea; change certain provisions
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Committees
- HC:JudyNC
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Current Status
02/26/08 - House Second ReadersFirst Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insanity and mental incompetency, so as to change certain provisions relating to proceedings upon a plea of insanity or mental incompetency at the time of the crime; to change the standard of proof in finding a defendant mentally retarded; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Status History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 02/22/2008 | House First Readers |
| 02/26/2008 | House Second Readers |