Georgia House of Representatives
HB1578 - Habeas corpus; certain petitions; time for completion

Sponsor and CoSponsors
Powell, Alan T McCall, Tom Wall, Vinson
Stephenson, Tommy Twiggs, Ralph Dobbs, Denny M
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Summary / Full Text HC: Judy SC:
F/R: 02/02/96 L/A: 02/05/96 H - Read 2nd Time
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First Reader Summary

A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to habeas corpus procedures for persons under sentence of a state court of record so as to provide for a maximum period of time elapsing between the filing of a habeas corpus petition on behalf of a person under sentence of death and the completion of evidentiary hearings; and for other purposes.

Actions Taken

               HOUSE                          SENATE
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              2/2/96   Read 1st Time                        
              2/5/96   Read 2nd Time                        

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