Bill Text: GA HB1144 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Comm Sub

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Bill Title: Juvenile proceedings; detention; change provisions

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 4-1)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2010-04-20 - Senate Read Second Time [HB1144 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HB1144-Comm_Sub.html

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10 LC 29 4214S

House Bill 1144 (COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE)

By: Representatives Oliver of the 83rd, Willard of the 49th, Ramsey of the 72nd, and Lindsey of the 54th

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT

To amend Code Sections 15-11-63 and 17-10-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to designated felony acts and credit for time served in confinement, respectively, so as to clarify provisions relating to juveniles receiving credit for time served; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.

Code Section 15-11-63 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to designated felony acts, is amended by revising subparagraph (e)(1)(B) as follows:

"(B) The child shall initially be confined in a youth development center for a period set by the order, to be not less than 12 nor more than 60 months; provided, however, that time spent in secure detention subsequent to the date of the order and prior to placement in a youth development center shall be counted toward the period set by the order; and, provided, further, that, where the order of the court is made in compliance with subsection (f) of this Code section, the child shall initially be confined in a youth development center for 18 months;"

SECTION 2.

Code Section 17-10-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to credit for time served in confinement, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:

"(b) This Code section applies to sentences for all crimes, whether classified as violations, misdemeanors, or felonies, and to all courts having criminal jurisdiction located within the boundaries of this state, except juvenile courts."

SECTION 3.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.