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HB222 • 2025

Criminal procedure; inclusion of certain contact information on bonds and recognizances; require

Criminal procedure; inclusion of certain contact information on bonds and recognizances; require

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Blackmon, Shaw
Last action
2025-05-14
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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HB222: Adding Contact Info to Criminal Court Bonds

This law requires that certain contact information be included on bonds and recognizances used in criminal proceedings.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the inclusion of certain contact information on bonds and recognizances in criminal proceedings.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not list the specific types of contact information that must be included.
  • It is unclear if this law applies retroactively to bonds issued before July 1, 2025.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-14 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Criminal procedure; inclusion of certain contact information on bonds and recognizances; require