Courts; statutory rules and procedures for the recusal or disqualification of judges of the superior and state courts; provide
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding courts, so as to provide for statutory rules and procedures for the recusal or disqualification of judges of the superior and state courts; to amend Code Section 5-6-34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, procedure for review of judgments, orders, or decisions not subject to direct appeal, scope of review, hearings in criminal cases involving a capital offense for which death penalty is sought, and appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; from presiding in a particular case or proceeding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2020
Last action Feb 27, 2020
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Feb 27, 2020
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Cowsert
RRepublican
P
Chuck Hufstetler
RRepublican
P
John Kennedy
RRepublican
P
Larry Walker
RRepublican
P
Steve Gooch
RRepublican
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