Monthly Archives: August 2026
Georgia’s New Wrongful Conviction Compensation Law Explained
On May 14, 2025, Governor Brian Kemp signed the Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation Act, which gives Georgia a formal way for some wrongfully convicted people to seek compensation. Before this law, Georgia did not have a clear statewide process, and people who were exonerated often had to rely on a private compensation bill… Read More »
Georgia’s New Mental Competency Hearing Law For Criminal Defendants
riminal case cannot move forward fairly if the accused does not understand what is happening or cannot help with their defense. This is the main idea behind competency to stand trial. In Georgia, questions about competency can come up in any type of case. These include misdemeanors, felonies, violent or nonviolent offenses, or a… Read More »
Georgia Bond Law Changed In 2025: New Information Required For Sureties
In 2025, Georgia made a key change to its criminal bond law that can affect defendants, their families, friends, and anyone who agrees to be a surety. When someone is arrested, getting out of jail is usually the first priority, but bond paperwork is more than just a form to fill out. A bond… Read More »
Georgia’s New Intellectual Disability Hearing Law In Death Penalty Cases
Georgia’s new intellectual disability hearing law is an important change in death penalty cases because it affects when and how a defendant can raise intellectual disability before the State seeks the ultimate punishment. For years, Georgia used a proof standard that made these claims extremely difficult to prove in capital cases. The new law… Read More »