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SB202Introduced in the Senate

Discovery; discovery in misdemeanor cases; change provisions

Introduced

Introduced by Harold Jones, District 22

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discovery, so as to change provisions relating to discovery in misdemeanor cases; to provide for a defendant to opt into reciprocal discovery similar to provisions in felony cases; to require the defendant to provide the prosecuting attorney with a list of witness and alibi information; to provide for procedure; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Senate Tabled

March 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Senate Hopper

  2. Senate Read and Referred

  3. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

  4. Senate Read Second Time

  5. Senate Tabled

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