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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
03/23/2023
03/23/2023
Crossed Over
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
Passed
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/01/2024
05/01/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for setting of bonds and schedules of bails; to provide for release of individuals on bail for misdemeanors; to limit unsecured judicial releases; to provide for limitations regarding charitable bail funds; to revise surety liability; to provide for return of compensation by surety to principal; to change the fee for continuing education programs for bail recovery agents; to revise when forfeiture of bonds occurs; to revise procedures relating to execution hearings; to revise procedures for judgments on forfeitures and remission of bond funds; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's laws related to bonds and recognizances. Key provisions include:
- Limiting the use of unsecured judicial releases, which are releases without a specified bond amount, to cases not involving certain "bail restricted offenses" like murder, armed robbery, and sex crimes. Those charged with bail restricted offenses must be released through secured means like a surety bond.
- Placing restrictions on charitable bail funds, requiring them to follow the same requirements as professional surety companies.
- Revising procedures related to bond forfeiture and remission, including increasing the timeframes for certain actions.
- Increasing the maximum annual fee for continuing education programs for bail recovery agents.
The overall intent of the bill is to reform Georgia's bail system by increasing the use of secured bonds over unsecured releases, particularly for more serious offenses, and placing additional regulations on charitable bail funds.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Jason Anavitarte (R)*,
Matt Brass (R)*,
Frank Ginn (R)*,
Steve Gooch (R)*,
John Kennedy (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Houston Gaines (R),
Last Action
Act 507 (on 05/01/2024)
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