Generally revise criminal procedure laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 3639 would overhaul criminal procedure laws, but the draft died in process with no provisions released; impacts remain unknown.

(LC) Draft Died in Process

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LC 3639 – Generally revise criminal procedure laws

A concise, accessible summary of the bill and its status.

Basic information

Bill number: LC 3639

Title: Generally revise criminal procedure laws

Subject: Criminal Procedure (see also Law Enforcement)

Classification: Bill

Status: Draft Died in Process

Introduced: December 17, 2024

Drafter/Actions:

2024-12-17: Drafter Assigned
2025-01-20: Draft On Hold
2025-05-23: Draft Died in Process

Purpose and intent

The bill’s title indicates an overall overhaul or modernization of criminal procedure laws. The provided information does not include the bill text or specific provisions, so the exact goals, reforms, or changes (e.g., adjustments to arrest warrants, pretrial procedures, trial rights, evidence rules, or sentencing-related procedures) are not available from this summary.

What would the bill do (provisions) — status noted

Substantive provisions: Not disclosed in the information provided. As a result, there is no detail here on particular reforms, safeguards, timelines, funding implications, or how the procedures would change in practice.

Procedural posture: The bill is in draft form and has not advanced beyond the drafting stage. It was at times placed on hold and later listed as having died in process, meaning it did not move forward toward enactment in its current form.

Who would be affected (potential impact)

In broad terms, a general revision of criminal procedure laws would typically affect:

Defendants and their rights (e.g., due process, speedy trials, access to counsel)
Prosecutors and defense counsel
Judges and court administration
Law enforcement agencies and investigative procedures
Victims and witnesses
The broader administration of the criminal justice system

Specific impacts cannot be determined without the actual text of the provisions.

Timeline and next steps

Introduced: December 17, 2024

Status history: Drafter Assigned → On Hold → Died in Process

Next steps if revived: If reintroduced in a future session, it would typically be assigned to a committee, may receive public hearings, amendments, and votes. To monitor progress or obtain the text, check the official legislative website for LC 3639 (text, fiscal note, committee reports, amendments).

Additional notes

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