Evidence; exclude certain communications made between attorney and client when client is in a penal institution

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Plain-English Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-5-501 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain communications privileged, so as to exclude from evidence certain communications made between attorney and client when the client is in a penal institution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Source: OpenStates · fetched March 31, 2026

Who it affects

Formerly incarcerated or family of

Communications between attorneys and clients who are currently in a penal institution are excluded from evidence.

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Communications between attorneys and clients who are currently in a penal institution are excluded from evidence.
“to exclude from evidence certain communications made between attorney and client when the client is in a penal institution”· Code Section 24-5-501

What the Bill Does

Amends Code Section 24-5-501 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Excludes from evidence certain communications made between attorney and client when the client is in a penal institution.

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