This proposed legislation aimed at giving non-voters a break

[gpatt0n]

Rep. Oliver Announces Legislation to Extend Credit for Time Served to juvenile offenders

 

ATLANTA — State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) has introduced House Bill 1144, which will allow juveniles to receive credit for time served while being held in detention. Under current law, adults receive such credit, but juveniles do not.

 

“Juveniles should get credit for the time they have already served in detention, just like adult offenders do,” said Representative Oliver. “We have a responsibility to make this procedure more fair and efficient.”

 

Bill co-sponsors include Representatives Edward Lindsey (R- Atlanta), Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City), and Wendell Willard (R- Sandy Springs).

 

HB 1144 was assigned to the House Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil. A link to the bill can be found by clicking here.

[afriendlygeek]

I did not read the bill, but on the surface it sounds reasonable.