ATLANTA – State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) recently introduced House Bill 1137, legislation relating to Georgia’s indictment by grand jury process.
“Safeguarding the anonymity of Georgia’s grand jurors is essential in guaranteeing their safety and security, especially when serving on high-profile cases,” said Rep. Kendrick. “We must recognize the vital role grand jurors play in Georgia’s justice system, and I look forward to partnering with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass this necessary measure.”
House Bill 1137 relates to current forms of indictment by a Georgia grand jury and would prohibit the disclosure of grand juror names on an official indictment. Specifically, HB 1137 would amend current law to include every indictment of a grand jury in which the nature of the offense charged may be easily understood by the jury would be deemed sufficiently technical and correct. Additionally, HB 1137 would require each indictment by a Georgia grand jury to be formatted in a manner that is consistent regardless of the nature of the offense.
HB 1137 has been assigned to the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee.
The full text of HB 1137 may be found here.
A list of Rep. Kendrick’s sponsored legislation for the 2024 legislative session may be found here.
Representative Dar’shun Kendrick represents the citizens of District 95, which includes portions of DeKalb, Gwinnett and Rockdale counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2010 and currently serves on the Interstate Cooperation, Judiciary Non-Civil, Juvenile Justice, Small Business Development and Technology and Infrastructure Innovation committees.
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