Criminal Procedure; require a procedure for enhancing witness identification accuracy; provide definitions
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 require a procedure for enhancing witness identification accuracy; to provide for definitions; to provide for written policies relating to witness identification protocol; to provide for the consequences of failing to comply with witness procedures; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for training in enhancing witness identification accuracy; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2014
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2014
Last action Feb 5, 2014
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Committee
1
Feb 5, 2014
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Cowsert
RRepublican
P
Jesse Stone
RRepublican
P
Joshua McKoon
RRepublican
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