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Criminal Procedure Victims Compensation: Provide For Eligibility For Compensation Of Victims Of Certain Crimes Committed Outside The State; Change Definitions And Time Period For Filing A Claim, Natalie Zellner
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act allows Georgians who are injured outside the state, as well as outside of the country, to receive victim compensation. The Act specifically includes crimes such as terrorism and mass violence that result in harm to the victim. The Act allows victims to receive compensation even though they have outstanding fines and other monetary penalties or restitution. Finally, the Act amends the time period within which a victim must file for compensation from 180 days to not later than one year after the occurrence of the crime.
Conservation And Natural Resources Georgia Coastal Management Act: Provide For Preservation And Management Of The Coastal Zone, Nowell D. Berreth
Conservation And Natural Resources Georgia Coastal Management Act: Provide For Preservation And Management Of The Coastal Zone, Nowell D. Berreth
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act establishes the Georgia Coastal Zone Management Act. The Act provides for the following: a statement of findings of the General Assembly; the management and conservation of the coastal zone; the authority of the Department of Natural Resources; rules and regulations; the coordination and cooperation with other state agencies; and a sunset date.
Law Enforcement And Other Agencies Georgia Bureau Of Investigation: Expunge Criminal Records When Arrested But Not Charged Or Charges Dismissed; Allow Prosecutor Discretion In Expungement; Provide For Judicial Review Of Prosecutor Or Agency Decision Against Expunging Record; Provide For Fees For Expungement, Raymond L. Peeler
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act allows individuals arrested but not charged, or who have had charges brought against them but dismissed by the prosecuting attorney, to have their criminal records relating to the incident expunged. The Act requires the individual to submit a written request to have his or her record expunged from the arresting agency's files. The Act allows the individual to appeal a refusal to expunge the record. The Act also allows the prosecuting attorney to appeal a decision by the agency to expunge the record. The Act provides criteria which must be met for the record to be expunged. The …
Crimes And Offenses Offenses Against Public Administration: Prohibit Receipt Of Remuneration By Officials In Criminal Cases For Publishing Or Speaking On The Case Until Completion Of Direct Appeal, Rochelle Bozman
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act prohibits a judge, prosecuting attorney, investigating officer, or law enforcement officer who is a witness in a criminal case from receiving or agreeing to receive payment for publishing a book or article, making a public appearance, or participating in any commercial activity concerning a case on which they are involved from the time between indictment and completion of direct appeal.
Criminal Procedure Bonds And Recognizances: Release Surety From Liability At Discretion Of The Court When The Principal Uses A False Name, Rochelle Bozman
Criminal Procedure Bonds And Recognizances: Release Surety From Liability At Discretion Of The Court When The Principal Uses A False Name, Rochelle Bozman
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act changes the definition of out-of-state-bail jumping to simplify the language and include additional offenses. The Act also increases the penalties for bail jumping. Finally, the Act releases bail bondsmen from liability at the court's discretion when a defendant who has been committed to a correctional facility uses a false name, unless the bondsman knew or should have known that the defendant used a false name, provided that the bondsman acted with due diligence and used all practical means to secure the defendant's attendance before the court.
Handicapped Persons Community Trusts: Clarify Definition Of Successor Trusts; Clarify Distributions To Successor Trusts; Provide For Distributions To Successor Trusts After Death Of Life Beneficiary When Donor Had Designated Self Or Spouse As Life Beneficiary; Provide For Distributions Upon Withdrawal Or Revocation Of The Donation; Allow For More Frequent Use Of Trust Funds To Provide Noncash Benefits; Provide For Use Of Funds In Successor Trusts For The Benefit Of Indigent Persons Suffering From Impairments; Provide For Distribution Of Assets From Trusts Or Successor Trusts To The Nonprofit Organization Administering The Trust In Specified Circumstances; Provide That One Or More Accounts May Be Set Up For A Life Beneficiary; Clarify Power Of Co-Trustee With Regard To The Withdrawal; Clarify Applicability Of Qualified Immunity For Trustees, Stephen M. Dickson
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act makes changes to improve implementation of the 1996 Georgia law allowing donors to make contributions to a community trust for the benefit of any person with a mental or physical disability in order to supplement that person's government assistance.
Education School Safety Act: Require Superior Courts To Notify Local School System When A Juvenile Or Student Over Seventeen Is Convicted Of A Felony Or Criminal Offense; Provide For Student Code Of Conduct For The Local School Systems; Provide For Reporting Alleged Criminal Action By Student; Authorize Statewide Suspension Or Expulsion Of Students Convicted Of A Felony; Provide For Alternative Placement Of Such Students, Usha Ramachandran
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act requires superior courts in the state to give notice to the local school system when a student who is seventeen or older commits a felony. The superior court is also charged with providing written notice to the local school system if a juvenile commits a criminal offense that is in the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior court. The Act also provides that teachers of students who commit criminal offenses be informed, and the administrator of the school is charged with reporting any criminal act by the student. The Act authorizes a statewide expulsion or suspension of the student …