Georgia § 24-4-419 - Admission of criminal history record information.
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§ 24-4-419. Admission of criminal history record information.
As used in this Code section, the term "criminal history record information" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-3-30. In a civil proceeding against an employer, its employees, or its agents based on the conduct of an employee or former employee, criminal history record information shall not be admissible if: The nature of such criminal history record information is not relevant to the facts underlying such proceeding or the veracity of the witness; Prior to the act giving rise to such proceedings, criminal history record information was restricted or sealed as provided in Code Section 35-3-37 , or a pardon for such conduct was granted; or Such criminal history information is for an arrest or charge that did not result in a conviction. (Code 1981, § 24-4-419 , enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 753, § 3-1/SB 288.) Effective date. - This Code section became effective January 1, 2021.
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