This legislation would prohibit counties from using GPS data in an electronic device to find the location of the device unless they have a search warrant. GPS or other location data could be obtained without a search warrant if a possible life threatening situation exists, if the information is necessary to respond to a call for emergency services, the device is reported stolen or the owner/user of the device consents to the acquisition of information. Failure to comply with this bill would be punishable for a civil fine up to $50.

This legislation expands probate courts' jurisdiction to include misdemeanors related to alcoholic beverages and under age persons; to livestock running at large, to criminal trespass; to littering, to illegal dumping, to shopfliting ($500 or less); to theft ($1,500 or less); to fourth degree forgery; to obstructing or hindering a law enforcement officer, firefighter, EMT or other emergency medical professional; to obstructing or hindering a person making an emergency call; to giving false name or date of birth; to affray; to disorderly conduct; to harassing phone calls; to unlawful conduct during a 9-1-1 call; to public drunkenness; to possession of marijuana (one ounce or less); to possession or use of drug related objects; and to mandatory education for children between the ages of six and 16. The probate court would only have the ability to hear these cases if the defendant waives their right to a jury trial in writing.

This legislation allows victims and witnesses under 18 years of age to testify outside of the physical presence of the defendant in certain situations. 

This legislation allows elected officials other than sheriffs, officers of the court, law enforcement officers and attorneys to be in the bail bond business.

This legislation prohibits the use of any type of aircraft (manned or unmanned) to operate 100 feet or closer to private property for purposes of "searching or engaging in surveillance" without a search warrant or permission of the property owner.

This legislation makes changes to the duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel, county child abuse protocol committees, and county child fatality review committees. The legislation also changes the portions of child abuse and dependency records that may be redacted under the open records law.

This legislation requires all law enforcement agencies to develop policies on lineups for witness identification of criminals. Policies must be submitted to POST no later than July 1, 2015.