Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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HB 137 amends § 16-1-12
of the O.C.G.A by prohibiting any attorney appointed by the Attorney General or
district attorney to represent the state in a forfeiture action from being
compensated based on a percentage basis of the assets arising from the
forfeiture action or hourly basis capped at the value of said assets or any fee
that is contingent upon winning the forfeiture action. The appointment and
compensation for these attorneys must be in writing and filed with the court
clerk. Copies must be provided to the presiding judge and the Prosecuting
Attorney’ Council of the State of Georgia. |
