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HB 0997 - Witness Identification Accuracy Enhancement Act; enact

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Benfield,Stephanie 85th
Last Action: 2/6/2008 - House Committee Favorably Reported
House Committee: JudyNC
Assigned To:
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

HB 997, also known as the Witness Identification Accuracy Enhancement Act, requires that prior to July 1, 2008, the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council shall establish guidelines and procedures for conducting show-ups, photographic lineups, and physical lineups. It also requires the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council develop a comprehensive in-service training program for providing instruction on such procedures.


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