HB 1739 - Juries; peremptory challenges; equal number of strikes
(1) Boggs,Mike 145th (2) Bordeaux,Tom 125th
HC: Judy SC: 03/09/04 - House 2nd Read Engossed Failed

First Reader Summary

A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trial juries, so as to provide the state and the accused with same number of peremptory challenges in misdemeanor and felony cases, and in challenging alternate jurors; to provide the manner in which peremptory challenges are made; to change provisions relating to the challenges for cause; to amend Code Section 17-8-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and for other purposes.


Electronically Recorded Votes
Date Time Vote No Yeas Nays NV Exc Description
3/09/04 11:02 AM House V0854 069 090 015 006 ENGROSS

Bill History
Date Action
03/04/04House First Readers
03/04/04House Notice of Motion to Engross
03/09/04House Second Readers
03/09/04House 2nd Read Engossed Failed

Versions
LC 29 1354/a

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