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Evidence Competency Of Witnesses: Amend Provision For Qualification Of Victims And Witnesses Of Child Molestation And Other Crimes, R. Goff
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act amends a section of the Code pertaining to the competency of child witnesses to testify. Before this change, a child's competency as a witness could be challenged by either party in court. Upon such challenge, the court was obligated to examine the child to determine her ability to understand the nature and ramifications of her testimony. The Act declares that children ages fourteen and under who were or may have been the victims or witnesses of child molestation or other crimes are automatically competent to testify.
Crimes And Offenses Reckless Abandonment Of A Child: Provide Elements Of The Offense And Criminal Penalties, R. Conte
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act sets forth the elements of the felony criminal offense of reckless abandonment of a child under one year of age. The Act also imposes a criminal penalty of not less than ten nor more than twenty-five years imprisonment upon any individual who is found guilty of the offense.