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GA · HB894INTRO · 2 COSPONSORS

Georgia Second Look Act; enact

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Plain-English Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to authorize the sentencing court to review and resentence certain cases where the punishment of life without parole was imposed; to provide for a petition; to provide for a hearing; to provide for the right to counsel; to provide for notice to the victim; to provide for an appeal process; to provide for limi…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 4, 2025

Who it affects
Formerly incarcerated or family of

Allows individuals sentenced to life without parole to petition for review and resentencing.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • Formerly incarcerated or family ofdirectMajor impactHigh certainty

    Allows individuals sentenced to life without parole to petition for review and resentencing.

    authorize the sentencing court to review and resentence certain cases where the punishment of life without parole was imposed· General
    to provide for a petition· General
What the Bill Does
  • Authorizes courts to review and resentence cases where life without parole was imposed.
  • Establishes a petition process for review.
  • Grants the right to counsel for petitioners.
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