(a) 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 . (b) 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: (1) The nature of such criminal history record information is not relevant to the facts underlying such proceeding or the veracity of the witness; (2) 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 (3) Such criminal history information is for an arrest or charge that did not result in a conviction. Added by 2020 Ga. Laws 582,§ 3-1, eff. 1/1/2021. (a) 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 . (b) 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: (1) The nature of such criminal history record information is not relevant to the facts underlying such proceeding or the veracity of the witness; (2) 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 (3) Such criminal history information is for an arrest or charge that did not result in a conviction. Added by 2020 Ga. Laws 582,§ 3-1, eff. 1/1/2021. (a) 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 . (b) 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: (1) The nature of such criminal history record information is not relevant to the facts underlying such proceeding or the veracity of the witness; (2) 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 (3) Such criminal history information is for an arrest or charge that did not result in a conviction. Added by 2020 Ga. Laws 582,§ 3-1, eff. 1/1/2021. (a) 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 . (b) 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: (1) The nature of such criminal history record information is not relevant to the facts underlying such proceeding or the veracity of the witness; (2) 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 (3) Such criminal history information is for an arrest or charge that did not result in a conviction. (1) The nature of such criminal history record information is not relevant to the facts underlying such proceeding or the veracity of the witness; (2) 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 (3) Such criminal history information is for an arrest or charge that did not result in a conviction.
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