HB 354: Evidence; exclude certain communications made between attorney and client when client is in a penal institution
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House Bill 354
By: Representatives Panitch of the 51st, Smith of the 18th, Evans of the 57th, Hong of the 103rd, and Roberts of the 52nd
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
To amend Code Section 24-5-501 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain communications privileged, so as to exclude from evidence certain communications made between attorney and client when the client is in a penal institution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1.
Code Section 24-5-501 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain communications privileged, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) Communications between attorney and client;, including any telephonic or electronic communications made with such client when he or she is held in a penal institution as defined by Code Section 16-10-56."
SECTION 2.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.