First Reader Summary

A BILL to amend Chapter 14 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restitution and distribution of profits to victims of crimes, so as to change provisions relating to payment into escrow of moneys otherwise payable to those accused and convicted of crimes; to provide that such escrow shall apply to any moneys above a certain amount; to provide for the holding of moneys in escrow for the benefit of victims of crimes under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.