Monthly Archives: August 2026
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 »