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This bill amends Georgia's legal code to expand the types of judgments and orders that can be directly appealed to the appellate court. Specifically, the bill adds two new categories of appealable judgments: first, any judgments in civil actions that grant or deny various types of immunity (including sovereign, municipal, official, qualified, or judicial immunity) can now be directly appealed within 30 days, with each party allowed only one such appeal in a single civil action; and second, any judgments in civil or criminal actions that grant or deny legislative privilege or legislative immunity can also be directly appealed within 30 days. This change provides more immediate legal recourse for parties contesting immunity or privilege determinations, which previously might have required longer, more complex appeal processes. The bill aims to streamline appellate procedures by allowing quicker review of immunity-related judicial decisions, potentially saving time and resources in the legal system. The amendment modifies existing Code Section 5-6-34, which governs appealable judgments in Georgia's court system.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70943