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This bill modifies Georgia's legal code regarding privileged communications between attorneys and clients who are currently incarcerated in a penal institution. The bill requires penal institutions to provide non-recording communication devices for inmates to speak with their attorneys and establishes detailed legal protections for such communications. Specifically, the bill outlines procedures for intercepting and potentially challenging wire, oral, or electronic communications, including a requirement that parties be provided with court orders authorizing such interceptions at least ten days before a trial or hearing. Inmates or their attorneys can file motions to suppress intercepted communications if they were unlawfully obtained, if the authorizing order is insufficient, or if the interception did not conform to the approved order. The bill also gives judges discretion to allow counsel to inspect portions of intercepted communications in the interests of justice. These provisions aim to protect attorney-client privilege and ensure fair legal processes for individuals who are incarcerated, while providing a structured framework for handling potentially sensitive communications.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70347