SB 159

  • Georgia Senate Bill
  • 2015-2016 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Searches with Warrants; provide for the use of no-knock search warrants

Abstract

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches with warrants, so as to provide for the use of no-knock search warrants; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to the issuance of search warrants; to provide for written policies relating to no-knock search warrants; to change provisions relating to the use of force in executing a search warrant; to change provisions relating to quashing a search warrant or suppressing evidence due to technical deficiencies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Jan 11, 2016

Senate

Senate Recommitted

  • Referral-Committee
Judiciary Non-Civil

Mar 09, 2015

Senate

Senate Read Second Time

Mar 05, 2015

Senate

Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Judiciary Non-Civil

Feb 24, 2015

Senate

Senate Read and Referred

  • Referral-Committee
Judiciary Non-Civil

Feb 23, 2015

Senate

Senate Hopper

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
As introduced LC 29 6400 PDF
Committee sub LC 29 6530S PDF

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