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HB 0573 - Cook County; Probate Court; judge shall have jurisdiction to try misdemeanor cases where defendant waives jury trial and pleads guilty; provide

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Penny Houston (R)
Last Action: 4/20/2017 - Effective Date
House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination
Senate Committee: State and Local Governmental Operations
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

HB573 gives the judge of the Probate Court of Cook County the jurisdiction to try misdemeanor cases when the defendant waives a jury trial by pleading guilty, pursuant to Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the OCGA or other applicable laws.

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