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Courts Juries: Provide The State And The Accused With The Same Number Of Peremptory Challenges In Misdemeanor, Felony, And Death Penalty Cases And In Challenging Alternative Jurors; Provide The Manner In Which Peremptory Challenges Are Made; Change The Size Of The Jury Panel In Felony And Death Penalty Cases; Provide The State With An Equal Number Of Additional Peremptory Challenges In Trials For Jointly Indicted Defendants; Provide An Exemption From Jury Duty For A Primary Caregiver Of A Child Who Is Four Years Of Age Or Younger; Provide An Exemption From Jury Duty For A Primary Teacher Of Children In A Home Study Program; And For Other Purposes, Jonathan Poole
Georgia State University Law Review
In 2004, the Georgia General Assembly considered a bill designed to exempt home-school teachers and certain primary caregivers from jury duty. The Senate amended the bill to provide the State and the accused with an equal number of preemptory challenges in death penalty, felony, and misdemeanor cases.
Executing Juvenile Offenders: A Reexamination Of Stanford V. Kentucky In Light Of Atkins V. Virginia, Bryan Graff
Executing Juvenile Offenders: A Reexamination Of Stanford V. Kentucky In Light Of Atkins V. Virginia, Bryan Graff
Georgia State University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Criminal Procedure Searches And Seizures: Provide Extraordinary Appeals And Motions For New Trial Based On Request For Dna Testing And Analysis; Establish Procedure For Preservation Of Evidence, Melissa Rife
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act provides the procedure for post-conviction DNA testing through an extraordinary motion for a new trial in serious violent felonies. The Act amends the Victim's Bill of Rights to require victim notification of extraordinary motions by the defendant. The Act also provides the standards, limitations, and conditions for the testing. The Act allows the State to appeal all extraordinary motions for new trial. In addition, the Act provides the standards for retention of evidence by court-appointed custodians.
Chandler V. United States: Does The Defense Attorney Have A Legal Obligation To Present Mitigation Evidence In Eleventh Circuit Death Penalty Cases?, Bill Cristman
Georgia State University Law Review
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Death As A Proportionate Penalty For The Rape Of A Child: Considering One State's Current Law, Bridgette M. Palmer
Death As A Proportionate Penalty For The Rape Of A Child: Considering One State's Current Law, Bridgette M. Palmer
Georgia State University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Lonchar V. Thomas: Protecting The Great Writ, Angela Carson
Lonchar V. Thomas: Protecting The Great Writ, Angela Carson
Georgia State University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Civil Practice, Courts Habeas Corpus: Amend Procedures For First Time Challenges To State Court Death Sentence Proceedings; General Provisions: Require Establishment Of Uniform Court Rules Concerning Time Periods And Schedules, John A. Creasy Jr.
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act reforms habeas corpus procedure for death penalty cases. The Act imposes time limits for both the filing of a Request for Judicial Assistance with the Council of Superior Court Judges and for the assignment of such cases to a judge. Additionally, the Act limits discovery except upon a showing of exceptional circumstances. The Act increases the number of days allowed fro service of affidavits upon opposing parties. The Act places certain limitations on the availability of habeas corpus relief. Lastly, the Act requires the Council of Superior Court Judges to establish uniform court rules for scheduling habeas corpus …
The Execution Of America's Children, Edward D. Tolley
The Execution Of America's Children, Edward D. Tolley
Georgia State University Law Review
No abstract provided.
The Search For A Consistent And Constitutional Death Penalty Law In Georgia, J. Michael Mcdaniel, James W. Richter
The Search For A Consistent And Constitutional Death Penalty Law In Georgia, J. Michael Mcdaniel, James W. Richter
Georgia State University Law Review
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Criminal Procedure Death Penalty Cases: Provide For Review Of Pretrial Proceedings, A. Ware
Criminal Procedure Death Penalty Cases: Provide For Review Of Pretrial Proceedings, A. Ware
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act provides for discretionary review by the Georgia Supreme Court of all pretrial proceedings in death penalty cases. In addition, the Act sets forth procedures to be followed in ordering and conducting such a review.
Criminal Procedure Mental Retardation: Provide Plea And Procedure For Pleas Made Subsequent To Conviction And Sentence, C. Christie
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act allows for a plea of guilty but mentally retarded, defines mental retardation within the meaning of such pleas, provides guidelines which parallel those for please of guilty but mentally ill, prohibits imposing the death penalty upon persons found guilty but mentally retarded, and provides the exclusive postsentencing procedure for challenging mental competency to be executed.