For families, Senate Bill 244 is a lifeline. It means your loved one’s legal costs aren’t a punishment for mistakes made by the system — if a prosecutor’s misconduct leads to a dismissal, the county pays the attorney fees. This law gives families hope, relief, and a clear path to justice, ensuring that when the system fails, someone is there to hold it accountable and help your loved one get back to life outside prison.
Beyond fee recovery for attorneys, Senate Bill 244 also opens the door for individual compensation, allowing wrongly affected defendants to seek up to $75,000 per year for the injustice they suffered. This provision acknowledges the real human cost of prosecutorial misconduct, giving individuals and their families a tangible measure of relief and recognition while reinforcing the law’s commitment to accountability and fairness.
Georgia’s Senate Bill 244 is a game-changer for criminal defense attorneys: it lets you recover your fees when a prosecutor’s misconduct gets a case dismissed. No more clients paying for mistakes they didn’t cause — now the county covers your work. This is a first-of-its-kind law, giving you a chance to be the go-to expert in your area, work on contingency like a personal injury case, and take advantage of a brand-new opportunity while helping clients get the justice they deserve
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