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+//Although we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws contain nuances and gaps. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
+INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING GEORGIA'S LEXIS.COM STATUTES:
+  - Right click and open this link in a new window: [[http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/|http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/]]
+  - If you get a dialogue window asking you to accept terms, click “accept.”
+  - Leave the window open.
+  - Return to this Wiki page; you will be able to go directly to the desired statute(s) by clicking on them or by copying and pasting the statute number into the search window.
+  - After you close your browser, you will need to repeat this process the next time that you look for a statute or statutes.
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+===== Georgia Laws Regarding Registration =====
+=== Who must register? ===
+O.C.G.A. [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12&context=1000516|§ 42-1-12(a)(9), (10); (e)]]
+=== What information must be provided? ===
+O.C.G.A. [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12&context=1000516|§ 42-1-12 (a)(16)]]
+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
+Sex offender once yearly O.C.G.A. [[https://advance.lexis.com/search?crid=bd86e097-5f42-4f28-9c2f-686601cb69d1&pdsearchterms=O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12&pdbypasscitatordocs=False&pdsourcegroupingtype=&pdmfid=1000516&pdisurlapi=true|§ 42-1-12 (f)(4), (5),(6)]]
+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
+O.C.G.A [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6869-M6N3-CGX8-04F5-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 42-1-14&context=1000516|§ 42-1-14 (a)(2)(b)(d)(e)]]. Risk assessment classification; classification as "sexually dangerous predator"; electronic monitoring
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
+SORB Standing Procedures [[https://sorrb.georgia.gov/sorrb-standing-procedures|ARTICLE 7: Risk Assessments]]
+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
+Not required to register: misdemeanors and those prosecuted in juvenile court O.C.G.A. [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12&context=1000516|§42-1-12(a)(9)(vii)(C)]]
+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
+No
+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
+O.C.G.A [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JP-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 42-1-15&context=1000516|§ 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 \\
+ \\
+O.C.G.A [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JR-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 42-1-16&context=1000516|§ 42-1-16.]] Definitions; employment restrictions for sexual offenders; penalties \\
+ \\
+O.C.G.A [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JS-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 42-1-17&context=1000516|§ 42-1-17.]] Definitions; residency restrictions for sexual offenders; penalties
+=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
+Yes O.C.G.A  [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JV-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 42-1-19&context=1000516|§ 42-1-19]]
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? ===
+After 14 consecutive days or 30 days within a calendar year. O.C.G.A. [[https://advance.lexis.com/search?crid=9638091b-050e-4b50-bab9-44d5f02f663e&pdsearchterms=O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12&pdbypasscitatordocs=False&pdsourcegroupingtype=&pdmfid=1000516&pdisurlapi=true|§ 42-1-12 (e)(7), (f)(2)]]
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
+Within 72 hours. O.C.G.A.[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12&context=1000516|§ 42-1-12(e)(8), (f)(2)]]
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
 === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===
-O.C.G.A. TITLE 16 Chapter 6, Click ‘next’ to continue\\
+O.C.G.A. [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17D-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 16-12-80&context=1000516|§ 16-12-80]] \\
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826F-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. TITLE 16 Chapter 6&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826F-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. TITLE 16 Chapter 6&context=1000516]]
+O.C.G.A. [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17F-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 16-12-81&context=1000516|§ 16-12-81]] \\
+O.C.G.A. [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17G-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 16-12-82&context=1000516|§ 16-12-82]] \\
+O.C.G.A. [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1SB3-CGX8-02JF-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100&context=1000516|§ 16-12-100]] \\
+O.C.G.A. [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17P-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.1&context=1000516|§ 16-12-100.1]] \\
+O.C.G.A. [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17R-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.2&context=1000516|§ 16-12-100.2]]
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
-No.
+None
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
-No.
+None
+=== 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. ===
+[[https://dcs.georgia.gov/offender-supervision-0/parole-supervision/standard-conditions-supervision#:~:text=Offenders will participate in the,for counseling or other classes.|https://dcs.georgia.gov/offender-supervision-0/parole-supervision/standard-conditions-supervision#:~:text=Offenders%20will%20participate%20in%20the,for%20counseling%20or%20other%20classes.]]
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
-None.
+None
 === What is the age of consent? ===
-Age 16 O.C.G.A. 16-6-3\\
+Age 16 O.C.G.A. [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1R03-CGX8-02JD-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3&context=1000516|§16-6-3(a)]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3&context=1000516 ]]
 === 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. 16-6-3\\
+O.C.G.A. [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1R03-CGX8-02JD-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3&context=1000516|§ 16-6-3(c)]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3&context=1000516]]
 ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
-Yes, after prison, parole, and probation.\\
+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/]]
-[[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/georgia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf|https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/georgia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf .]]
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/georgia-sex-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/georgia-sex-offender-registry]]\\
+[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/georgia-sex-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/georgia-sex-offender-registry]] \\
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/sex-offender-registry-frequently-asked-questions|https://gbi.georgia.gov/sex-offender-registry-frequently-asked-questions]]\\
+[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/sex-offender-registry-frequently-asked-questions|https://gbi.georgia.gov/sex-offender-registry-frequently-asked-questions]] \\
 [[https://dcs.georgia.gov/sex-offender-special-conditions-supervision-1|https://dcs.georgia.gov/sex-offender-special-conditions-supervision-1]]
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
+=== How is the state’s legislature organized? ===
-[[http://healthyfuturega.org/get-involved/learn/how-the-legislature-works/complete-overview-of-the-legislative-process/|http://healthyfuturega.org/get-involved/learn/how-the-legislature-works/complete-overview-of-the-legislative-process/]]\\
+[[http://www.accg.org/library/how_a_bill_becomes_law.pdf|How a Bill Becomes Law]] \\
-[[https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/legislative-process-overview|https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/legislative-process-overview]]\\
+ \\
-[[http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/topics/government/article/general-assembly/how-a-law-is-passed-in-the-georgia-general-assembly|http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/topics/government/article/general-assembly/how-a-law-is-passed-in-the-georgia-general-assembly]]
+[[https://www.acluga.org/en/legislative-process|How a Bill Becomes a Law]]
-=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
+=== How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offense s and the registry? ===
-[[http://research.library.gsu.edu/social_policy|http://research.library.gsu.edu/social_policy]]\\
+[[https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/all|Georgia General Assembly]]
-[[http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/Search.aspx|http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/Search.aspx]]
 === Best keywords are: ===
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 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
-Have to sign up and contribute:\\
+[[https://legiscan.com/GA|Georgia Legiscan]]
-[[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/georgia/6536|https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/georgia/6536]]
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
-House: judiciary\\
+[[http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=146&Session=27|House: Judiciary Non-Civil]] \\
-[[http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=106&Session=25|http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=106&Session=25]]\\
+[[http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=179&Session=25|House: Juvenile justice]] \\
-House: Juvenile justice\\
+[[http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=129&Session=27|House: Public Safety and Homeland Security]] \\
-[[http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=179&Session=25|http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=179&Session=25]]\\
+[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=80&Session=25|Senate: Judiciary]] \\
-Senate: appropriations\\
+[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=81&Session=25|Senate: Public safety]]
-[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=103&Session=25|http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=103&Session=25]]\\
-Senate: Judiciary\\
-[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=80&Session=25|http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=80&Session=25]]\\
-Senate: Public safety\\
-[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=81&Session=25|http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=81&Session=25]]
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
-Representatives\\
+[[http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx|Representatives]] \\
-[[http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx|http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx]]\\
+[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/SenateMembersList.aspx|Senate]]
-Senate\\
-[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/SenateMembersList.aspx|http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/SenateMembersList.aspx]]
 ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
-Response needed.\\
+[[https://restore-georgia.org/|Restore Georgia]]
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
-Southern Center for Human Rights\\
+Response needed
-[[https://www.schr.org/files/post/Update on Georgia Sex Offender Laws.pdf|https://www.schr.org/files/post/Update on Georgia Sex Offender Laws.pdf]]
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
-Response needed.\\
+Response needed.
 === Other helpful information ===
-[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/georgia/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/georgia/ ]]
+[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/georgia/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/georgia/]] \\
+[[https://www.georgiaatsa.org/treatmentproviders|https://www.georgiaatsa.org/treatmentproviders]]