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GA HB502

Criminal procedure; conditions and procedures under which probation may be terminated early; revise


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Introduced
02/17/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, and Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide probation system, so as to revise the conditions and procedures under which probation may be terminated early; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill revises the conditions and procedures under which probation may be terminated early in Georgia. It allows for the automatic termination of probation after a defendant meets certain criteria, such as paying all restitution owed, not having their probation revoked in the last 24 months, and not being arrested for anything other than a minor traffic offense. The bill also requires the court to hold a hearing within 90 days if the Department of Community Supervision recommends early probation termination. Additionally, the bill makes these provisions retroactive to apply to any probationer under the Department's supervision.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

House Second Readers (on 02/22/2021)

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