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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: INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING GEORGIA'S LEXIS.COM STATUTES:
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 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-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]]+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 registrants provide? ===+=== What information must be provided? ===
  
-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]]+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 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) \\ 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]]+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 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 assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?   ===+=== 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 \\ [[https://www.sorrb.org/board-information/standing-procedures|https://www.sorrb.org/board-information/standing-procedures]]+=== Does anyone 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. [[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)© \\ [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
  
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===+No
  
-Fee. 42-1-12 (i)(14) \\ [[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 even after supervision ends? ===
-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 
 + 
 +=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
  
-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]]+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 is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===+=== 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. ยง 42-1-12 (e)(7) \\ [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]+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 is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===+=== 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. § 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]]+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 ===== ===== 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? === === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===
  
-O.C.G.A. TITLE 16 Chapter 6 \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/search?crid=2d7d2134-8460-49a3-b16c-a350a7843bb6&pdsearchterms=O.C.G.A.%20TITLE%2016%20Chapter%206&pdbypasscitatordocs=False&pdsourcegroupingtype=&pdmfid=1000516&pdisurlapi=true|https://advance.lexis.com/search?crid=2d7d2134-8460-49a3-b16c-a350a7843bb6&pdsearchterms=O.C.G.A.%20TITLE%2016%20Chapter%206&pdbypasscitatordocs=False&pdsourcegroupingtype=&pdmfid=1000516&pdisurlapi=true]] +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. TITLE 16 Chapter 12 Article 3 Part 2 \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/document/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=82180e07-5b92-408d-b002-b5c57346615e&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61MH-V971-FJDY-X0CG-00008-00&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAQAANAAEAADAAB&ecomp=kcrdk&prid=ad3df68f-8bad-42af-825d-054f91f1e773|https://advance.lexis.com/document/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=82180e07-5b92-408d-b002-b5c57346615e&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61MH-V971-FJDY-X0CG-00008-00&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAQAANAAEAADAAB&ecomp=kcrdk&prid=ad3df68f-8bad-42af-825d-054f91f1e773]]+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? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
  
-No.+None
  
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === 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? === === 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://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? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
-There is no close-in-age exception to statutory rape, though the offenses are a misdemeanor rather than a felony in cases where the perpetrator is less than 19 years of age and is no more than 4 years older than the victim. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-6-3&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-6-3&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 ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 [[https://dcs.georgia.gov/sex-offender-special-conditions-supervision-1|https://dcs.georgia.gov/sex-offender-special-conditions-supervision-1]] [[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: === === 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://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 Non-Civil \\ [[http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=146&Session=27|http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=146&Session=27]] \\ +[[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|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=129&Session=27|House: Public Safety and Homeland Security]] \\ 
-House: Public Safety and Homeland Security \\ +[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=80&Session=25|Senate: Judiciary]] \\ 
-[[http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=129&Session=27|http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=129&Session=27]] \\ +[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=81&Session=25|Senate: Public safety]]
-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: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
-To search for your legislator using your address: \\ [[https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/|https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/]] \\ +[[http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx|Representatives]] \\ 
- \\ +[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/SenateMembersList.aspx|Senate]]
-For a full list: \\ +
-Representatives - [[http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx|http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx]] \\ +
-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 ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-Restore Georgia: \\ [[https://www.restoregeorgia.org|https://www.restoregeorgia.org]]+[[https://restore-georgia.org/|Restore Georgia]]
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === 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: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
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 [[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/georgia/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/georgia/]] \\ [[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/georgia/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/georgia/]] \\
-[[http://www.georgiaatsa.org/treatment-providers.html|http://www.georgiaatsa.org/treatment-providers.html]]+[[https://www.georgiaatsa.org/treatmentproviders|https://www.georgiaatsa.org/treatmentproviders]]
  
  
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