HB 1335 — Law enforcement officer; hiring; first offender record; review

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-34.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the circumstances when an exonerated first offender´s criminal record may be disclosed, so as to permit state or local law enforcement units to review first offender record information when hiring a law enforcement officer; to amend Code Section 42-8-63.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to first offender probation discharges that disqualify individuals from employment, so as to permit consideration of such a discharge when employing a law enforcement officer; to change certain provisions relating to the disqualification of individuals from employment based on first offender probation discharge information and the disclosure of exonerated first offender records; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

House Date Signed by Governor

Legislative term

Georgia General Assembly 2005-2006

Session

2005-2006 Regular Session

Chamber or committee

Georgia House of Representatives

Measure type

Bill

Introduced

Feb 14, 2006