SB 159 Georgia Senate · 2015-2016 Regular Session

Searches with Warrants; provide for the use of no-knock search warrants

Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches with warrants, so as to provide for the use of no-knock search warrants; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to the issuance of search warrants; to provide for written policies relating to no-knock search warrants; to change provisions relating to the use of force in executing a search warrant; to change provisions relating to quashing a search warrant or suppressing evidence due to technical deficiencies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2015 Last action Jan 11, 2016
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Jan 11, 2016
Committee
Senate Recommitted
upper
Mar 5, 2015
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
upper
Feb 24, 2015
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
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