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SB174Introduced in the Senate

Conduct of Proceedings in Criminal Trials; legislative intent; provide

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Josh McLaurin, District 14

What does this bill do?

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Official description

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of proceedings in criminal trials, so as to provide for legislative intent; to provide that exceptions to rulings or orders of the court are not necessary; to provide for the preservation of errors; to provide that errors not affecting substantial rights shall be disregarded; to provide that errors affecting substantial rights may be reviewed without the necessity of a preserving objection; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Senate Read and Referred

February 18, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Senate Hopper

  2. Senate Read and Referred

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