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GA SB441

GA SB441
Courts; reestablishment of the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board as an advisory board to The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia; provide


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Introduced
02/02/2022
In Committee
04/04/2022
Crossed Over
03/08/2022
Passed
04/07/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts in general, so as to provide for the reestablishment of the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board as an advisory board to The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia; to provide for membership, selection of officers, meetings, and duties of such board; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for duties of The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia; to provide for transmission of data to the Georgia Crime Information Center; to provide for definitions; to provide for implementation; to provide that a superior court shall ensure that its operations do not conflict with the uniform standards issued by The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia; to provide for annual reports by the council detailing activities and progress of groups within the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with original jurisdiction to investigate election fraud and election crimes; to provide the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with subpoena power to further such investigations; to provide for penalty; to provide for compliance with data transmission requirements; to repeal provisions concerning the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board; to provide for required reports; to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to provide for release of funds from the SB 441/AP technology empowerment fund, subject to certain conditions; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill reestablishes the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board as an advisory board to The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia. The board will be responsible for developing uniform standards for the electronic transmission of criminal history data between state and local agencies. The bill also grants the Georgia Bureau of Investigation original jurisdiction and subpoena power to investigate election fraud and election crimes. Additionally, the bill requires superior and state court clerks to electronically collect and transmit criminal case data to the Georgia Crime Information Center in accordance with the uniform standards developed by the board. The bill aims to improve the completeness and accuracy of criminal case data in Georgia.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (55)

John Albers (R)* Jason Anavitarte (R)* Lee Anderson (R)* Tonya Anderson (D)* Michelle Au (D)* Brandon Beach (R)* Matt Brass (R)* Dean Burke (R)* Max Burns (R)* Gloria Butler (D)* Bill Cowsert (R)* Gail Davenport (D)* Clint Dixon (R)* Michael Dugan (R)* Frank Ginn (R)* Steve Gooch (R)* Russ Goodman (R)* Sonya Halpern (D)* Marty Harbin (R)* Ed Harbison (D)* Tyler Harper (R)* Sally Harrell (D)* Bo Hatchett (R)* Billy Hickman (R)* Chuck Hufstetler (R)* Kim Jackson (D)* Lester Jackson (D)* Donzella James (D)* Burt Jones (R)* Emanuel Jones (D)* Harold Jones (D)* Jennifer Jordan (D)* John Kennedy (R)* Kay Kirkpatrick (R)* David Lucas (D)* Sheila McNeill (R)* Nikki Merritt (D)* Butch Miller (R)* Jeff Mullis (R)* Nan Orrock (D)* Elena Parent (D)* Chuck Payne (R)* Sheikh Rahman (D)* Doc Rhett (D)* Randy Robertson (R)* Valencia Seay (D)* Freddie Sims (D)* Brian Strickland (R)* Carden Summers (R)* Horacena Tate (D)* Bruce Thompson (R)* Blake Tillery (R)* Lindsey Tippins (R)* Larry Walker (R)* James Burchett (R), 

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-07-01 (on 04/27/2022)

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