Evidence; that a child witness be deemed competent to testify without taking the oath; provide
It became law on Jul 1, 2023.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- +10
- Latest action
- Jul 1, 2023
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to evidence, so as to provide that a child witness be deemed competent to testify without taking the oath; to allow the use of narrative form medical reports in dependency and termination matters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Where it goes next
It is law in Georgia. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.