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--- georgia [2021/01/24 16:09] – [Georgia Laws Regarding Registration] rkdbus
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-//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **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/]]** //
+//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:
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 === Who must register? ===
-O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(9) (10) and (e)\\
+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)]]
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===
+=== What information must be provided? ===
-O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(16)\\
+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)]]
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
-Sex offender once yearly O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (f)(4)\\
+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)]]
-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]]
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
-The Sexual Offender Registration Review Board is responsible for categorizing registrants into 3 levels based upon their perceived risk to reoffend.
+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 assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)? ===
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
-The Sexual Offender Registration Review Board uses the STATIC-99R, STATIC-02R, and/or CPOR risk assessment tools when assigning a leveling classification.
+SORB Standing Procedures [[https://sorrb.georgia.gov/sorrb-standing-procedures|ARTICLE 7: Risk Assessments]]
-ARTICLE 7: Risk Assessments\\
+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
-[[https://www.sorrb.org/board-information/standing-procedures|https://www.sorrb.org/board-information/standing-procedures]]
-=== Do any registrants 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)]]
-Not required to register: misdemeanors and those prosecuted in juvenile court O.C.G.A. §42-1-12(a)(9)(vii)©\\
+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
+No
-Fee. 42-1-12 (i)(14)\\
+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]\\
-Residence, loitering, employment, photographing minor w/o parental consent\\
-O.C.G.A. §42-1-15 – O.C.G.A. §42-1-18\\
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-15-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-15-state-sexual-offender-registry]]\\
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-16-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-16-state-sexual-offender-registry]]\\
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-17-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-17-state-sexual-offender-registry]]\\
-[[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? ===
+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
-Yes O.C.G.A. § 42-1-19\\
+=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-19-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-19-state-sexual-offender-registry]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===
+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]]
-After 14 consecutive days or 30 days within a calendar year. O.C.G.A. ยง 42-1-12 (e)(7)\\
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? ===
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
+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)]]
-Within 72 hours. O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (f)(2)\\
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]
+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 =====
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 === 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 \\ [[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-W17D-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 16-12-80&context=1000516|§ 16-12-80]] \\
+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 \\ [[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 ]]
+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)]]
 === 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 \\ [[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]]
+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)]]
 ===== 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. \\ [[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? ===
-[[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://dcs.georgia.gov/sex-offender-special-conditions-supervision-1|https://dcs.georgia.gov/sex-offender-special-conditions-supervision-1]]
+[[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://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/]] \\ [[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]]
+[[http://www.accg.org/library/how_a_bill_becomes_law.pdf|How a Bill Becomes Law]] \\
+ \\
+[[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]] \\ [[http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/Search.aspx|http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/Search.aspx]]
+[[https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/all|Georgia General Assembly]]
 === Best keywords are: ===
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 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
-Have to sign up and contribute: \\ [[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/georgia/6536|https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/georgia/6536]]
+[[https://legiscan.com/GA|Georgia Legiscan]]
-=== 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=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=146&Session=27|House: Judiciary Non-Civil]] \\
-House: Juvenile justice \\ [[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.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=179&Session=25|House: Juvenile justice]] \\
-Senate: appropriations \\ [[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]] \\
+[[http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=129&Session=27|House: Public Safety and Homeland Security]] \\
-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]] \\
+[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=80&Session=25|Senate: Judiciary]] \\
-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]]
+[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=81&Session=25|Senate: Public safety]]
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
-Representatives \\ [[http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx|http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx]] \\
+[[http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx|Representatives]] \\
-Senate \\ [[http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/SenateMembersList.aspx|http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/SenateMembersList.aspx]]
+[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/SenateMembersList.aspx|Senate]]
 ===== 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 \\ [[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]]
+Response needed
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
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 === 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]]