HB1417: Courts; grand juries; indictment proceedings; provisions

Legislative Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of grand juries, so as to provide that in any indictment proceeding before a grand jury, the accused has the right to be present during the presentation of all evidence; to provide that the accused has the right to examine the state's witnesses; to provide that the accused has the right to present evidence but is not compelled to do so; to provide that the accused is subject to cross-examination should such evidence be presented; to provide that the accused may testify but is not compelled to do so; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.