Criminal procedure; reversal on appeal when a judge expresses an opinion regarding proof in a criminal case or as to accused's guilt; change provisions
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of proceedings, so as to change provisions relating to reversal on appeal when a judge expresses an opinion regarding proof in a criminal case or as to the accused's guilt; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2015
Last action Apr 2, 2015
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Apr 2, 2015
Committee
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
lower
Mar 4, 2015
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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