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GA HB821

Criminal procedure; include aggravated assault as a bailable offense only before a superior court judge


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Introduced
03/21/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to bonds and recognizances, so as to include aggravated assault as a bailable offense only before a superior court judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Georgia's bail laws by changing how aggravated assault against a public safety officer is handled. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that makes aggravated assault against a public safety officer (while the officer is engaged in official duties or on account of those duties) a bailable offense, but only before a superior court judge. This means that for this specific type of aggravated assault, an individual cannot obtain bail from a lower court or magistrate and must instead seek bail exclusively from a superior court judge. The bill amends the existing Code Section 17-6-1, which outlines when certain offenses are bailable, by adding this new specific condition to the list of bailable offenses. The change appears to provide an additional layer of judicial review for cases involving assault on public safety officers, potentially ensuring a more thorough examination of bail conditions for such serious offenses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

House Second Readers (on 03/27/2025)

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