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HB 0969 -	Civil practice; burden of proof required for civil forfeiture proceedings; change

Tracking Level:

Monitor

Sponsor:

Scot Turner

Last Action:

2/26/2018 - House Postponed

House Committee:

Judiciary

Assigned To:

12. All Courts	Next Bill
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation
HB 969 amends §9-16-17 of the O.C.G.A. It changes the burden of proof required for civil forfeiture proceedings from a “preponderance” of the evidence to “clear and convincing” evidence.

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