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| georgia [2020/07/02 19:33] – [Georgia Laws Regarding Registration] rkdbus | georgia [2025/12/04 23:18] (current) – [State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] josiahk | ||
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| O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(9) (10) and (e)\\ | O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(9) (10) and (e)\\ | ||
| - | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/ |
| === What information must registrants provide? === | === What information must registrants provide? === | ||
| O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(16)\\ | O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(16)\\ | ||
| - | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/ |
| === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === | === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === | ||
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| Sex offender once yearly O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (f)(4)\\ | Sex offender once yearly O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (f)(4)\\ | ||
| For life O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (f)(6)\\ | For life O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (f)(6)\\ | ||
| - | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/ |
| === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/ | === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/ | ||
| - | Response needed. | + | O.C.G.A § 42-1-14 (a)(2)(b)(d)(e). Risk assessment classification; |
| + | [[https:// | ||
| - | === Does the state use risk assessments for registrants | + | === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? |
| - | Response needed. | + | The Sexual Offender Registration Review Board uses the STATIC-99R, STATIC-02R, and/or CPOR risk assessment tools when assigning a leveling classification. |
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| + | ARTICLE 7: Risk Assessments\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === | === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === | ||
| - | Not required to register: misdemeanors and those prosecuted in juvenile court O.C.G.A. §42-1-12(a)(9)(vii)©\\ | + | Not required to register: misdemeanors and those prosecuted in juvenile court O.C.G.A. §42-1-12(a)(9)(vii)( C )\\ |
| - | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/ |
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| + | === Is there a registration fee? === | ||
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| + | No\\ | ||
| + | Previous $250 annual was removed from statute in 2020. | ||
| === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? | === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? | ||
| - | Fee. 42-1-12 (i)(14)\\ | + | O.C.G.A § 42-1-15. Restriction on registered offenders residing, working, or loitering within certain distance of child care facilities, churches, schools, or areas where minors congregate; penalty for violations; civil causes of action\\ |
| - | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]\\ | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/ |
| - | Residence, loitering, employment, photographing minor w/o parental consent\\ | + | O.C.G.A |
| - | O.C.G.A. | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/ |
| - | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-15-state-sexual-offender-registry|https:// | + | O.C.G.A § 42-1-17. Definitions; |
| - | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-16-state-sexual-offender-registry|https:// | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/ |
| - | [[https:// | + | |
| - | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-18-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-18-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | |
| === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? === | === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? === | ||
| - | Yes O.C.G.A. § 42-1-19\\ | + | Yes O.C.G.A 42-1-19 |
| - | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-19-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-19-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/ |
| === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? === | === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? === | ||
| - | <font 10.5pt/ | + | After 14 consecutive days or 30 days within a calendar year. O.C.G.A. |
| - | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/ |
| === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? === | === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? === | ||
| Within 72 hours. O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (f)(2)\\ | Within 72 hours. O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (f)(2)\\ | ||
| - | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/ |
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| === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === | === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === | ||
| - | O.C.G.A. | + | O.C.G.A. |
| + | [[https:// | ||
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| + | O.C.G.A. § 16-12-81\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
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| + | O.C.G.A. § 16-12-82\\ | ||
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| + | O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100\\ | ||
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| + | O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.1\\ | ||
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| + | O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.2\\ | ||
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| === Does the state have lifetime supervision? | === Does the state have lifetime supervision? | ||
| - | No. | + | None |
| === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === | === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === | ||
| - | No. | + | None |
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| + | === What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. === | ||
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| + | [[https:// | ||
| === What are the state civil commitment laws? === | === What are the state civil commitment laws? === | ||
| - | None. | + | None |
| === What is the age of consent? === | === What is the age of consent? === | ||
| - | Age 16 O.C.G.A. 16-6-3 \\ [[https:// | + | Age 16 O.C.G.A. 16-6-3 |
| + | [[https:// | ||
| === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === | === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === | ||
| - | Misdemeanor rather than felony if actor under 19 and victim no more than 4 years younger. | + | O.C.G.A. |
| + | [[https:// | ||
| ===== Info for State Advocates ===== | ===== Info for State Advocates ===== | ||
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| === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === | === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === | ||
| - | Yes, after prison, parole, and probation. \\ [[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/georgia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf|https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/georgia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf .]] | + | Yes, after you have completed your sentence including any community supervision. You are also eligible if you are serving a first offender sentence for a felony.\\ |
| + | [[https://www.gjp.org/voting/|https://www.gjp.org/voting/]] | ||
| === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === | === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === | ||
| - | [[https:// | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | [[https:// |
| [[https:// | [[https:// | ||
| === How does the state’s legislative process work? === | === How does the state’s legislative process work? === | ||
| - | [[http://healthyfuturega.org/get-involved/ | + | How a Bill Becomes Law\\ |
| - | [[https:// | + | [[http://www.accg.org/library/how_a_bill_becomes_law.pdf|http://www.accg.org/library/how_a_bill_becomes_law.pdf]]\\ |
| - | [[http:// | + | How a Bill Becomes a Law\\ |
| + | [[https:// | ||
| === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === | === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === | ||
| - | [[http://research.library.gsu.edu/social_policy|http://research.library.gsu.edu/social_policy]] \\ | + | Georgia Legislature | 2021-2022\\ |
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https://legiscan.com/ |
| + | Georgia General Assembly\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | House of representatives\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | Senate\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | House and Senate Committees\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | Georgia Sex Offender Registry\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| === Best keywords are: === | === Best keywords are: === | ||
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| === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === | === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === | ||
| - | Have to sign up and contribute: \\ [[https:// | + | Have to sign up and contribute: |
| + | [[https:// | ||
| === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | ||
| - | House: | + | House: |
| - | House: Juvenile justice \\ | + | [[http:// |
| - | [[http:// | + | House: Juvenile justice\\ |
| - | Senate: appropriations | + | [[http:// |
| - | [[http:// | + | House: Public Safety and Homeland Security\\ |
| - | Senate: Judiciary \\ | + | [[http:// |
| - | [[http:// | + | Senate: Judiciary\\ |
| - | Senate: Public safety \\ | + | [[http:// |
| + | Senate: Public safety\\ | ||
| [[http:// | [[http:// | ||
| === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === | === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === | ||
| - | Representatives | + | To search for your legislator using your address:\\ |
| - | Senate | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[http:// | + | \\ |
| + | For a full list:\\ | ||
| + | Representatives - [[http:// | ||
| + | Senate | ||
| ===== Other Useful State Information ===== | ===== Other Useful State Information ===== | ||
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| === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === | === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === | ||
| - | Response needed. | + | Restore Georgia:\\ |
| + | [[https://restore-georgia.org/|https:// | ||
| === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === | === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === | ||
| - | Southern Center for Human Rights \\ [[https:// | + | Southern Center for Human Rights\\ |
| + | [[https:// | ||
| === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === | === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === | ||
| - | Response needed. | + | Response needed. |
| === Other helpful information === | === Other helpful information === | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
| + | [[https:// | ||
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