HB1542: Criminal procedure; considerations in sentencing and paroling a defendant less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; provide

Legislative Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, respectively, so as to provide for considerations in sentencing and paroling a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; to eliminate the imposition of the death penalty and life without parole for a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.