Evidence; exclude certain communications made between attorney and client when client is in a penal institution
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House Bill 460 protects the attorney-client privilege in Georgia, specifically extending its protection to communications between a lawyer and a client who is incarcerated in a penal institution. This bill ensures that these confidential conversations, made for the purpose of obtaining legal advice, are shielded from being used as evidence in court. It clarifies that the privilege applies even when the client is serving a criminal sentence. The bill aims to maintain the integrity of the attorney-client relationship and safeguard legal strategy.
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