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Attorney-client communications case law and legislation in Georgia
In The Superior Court of [Redacted] County State of Georgia, Petitioner Randall William Nowill v. [Redacted]
Policies and rulings on lengthy imprisonment terms in Georgia.
Information on the policy and history of recording custodial interrogations in Georgia.
Georgia Restoration of Rights, Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
In 2015 Walker filed a civil rights action in the N.D. of Georgia alleging the City of Calhoun's use of a bail schedule violated due process and equal protection by setting initial bail amounts without regard to the financial resources of the arrestee. The City held court only once a week, leaving many in jail for a week or more on even minor offenses. While the case was pending the City amended its policies to ensure individuals were brought before a judge within 48 hours of arrest to have their bail reviewed by the court.
