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 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(9) (10) and (e) \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516]]+O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(9) (10) and (e)\\ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516]]
  
 === What information must registrants provide? === === What information must registrants provide? ===
  
-O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(16) \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516]]+O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(16)\\ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516]]
  
 === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === === How frequently must they register? 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://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516]]+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://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516]]
  
 === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? === === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
  
-O.C.G.A § 42-1-14 (a)(2)(b)(d)(e). Risk assessment classification; classification as "sexually dangerous predator"; electronic monitoring \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6869-M6N3-CGX8-04F5-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-14&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6869-M6N3-CGX8-04F5-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-14&context=1000516]]+O.C.G.A § 42-1-14 (a)(2)(b)(d)(e). Risk assessment classification; classification as "sexually dangerous predator"; electronic monitoring\\ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6869-M6N3-CGX8-04F5-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-14&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6869-M6N3-CGX8-04F5-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-14&context=1000516]]
  
 === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? === === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
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 The Sexual Offender Registration Review Board uses the STATIC-99R, STATIC-02R, and/or CPOR risk assessment tools when assigning a leveling classification. The Sexual Offender Registration Review Board uses the STATIC-99R, STATIC-02R, and/or CPOR risk assessment tools when assigning a leveling classification.
  
-ARTICLE 7: Risk Assessments \\ [[https://www.sorrb.org/board-information/standing-procedures|https://www.sorrb.org/board-information/standing-procedures]]+ARTICLE 7: Risk Assessments\\ 
 +[[https://sorrb.georgia.gov/sorrb-standing-procedures|https://sorrb.georgia.gov/sorrb-standing-procedures]]
  
 === 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)( C ) \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516]]+Not required to register: misdemeanors and those prosecuted in juvenile court O.C.G.A. §42-1-12(a)(9)(vii)( C )\\ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516]]
  
 === Is there a registration fee? === === Is there a registration fee? ===
  
-No \\ Previous $250 annual was removed from statute in 2020.+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? ===
  
-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://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JP-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-15&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JP-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-15&context=1000516]] \\ +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\\ 
-O.C.G.A § 42-1-16. Definitions; employment restrictions for sexual offenders; penalties \\ +[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JP-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-15&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JP-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-15&context=1000516]]\\ 
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JR-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-16&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JR-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-16&context=1000516]] \\ +O.C.G.A § 42-1-16. Definitions; employment restrictions for sexual offenders; penalties\\ 
-O.C.G.A § 42-1-17. Definitions; residency restrictions for sexual offenders; penalties \\+[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JR-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-16&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JR-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-16&context=1000516]]\\ 
 +O.C.G.A § 42-1-17. Definitions; residency restrictions for sexual offenders; penalties\\
 [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JS-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-17&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JS-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-17&context=1000516]] [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JS-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-17&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JS-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-17&context=1000516]]
  
 === 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 Petition for release from registration requirements \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JV-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-19&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JV-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-19&context=1000516]]+Yes O.C.G.A 42-1-19 Petition for release from registration requirements\\ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JV-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-19&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JV-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-19&context=1000516]]
  
 === 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? ===
  
-After 14 consecutive days or 30 days within a calendar year. O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (e)(7) \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516]]+After 14 consecutive days or 30 days within a calendar year. O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (e)(7)\\ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516]]
  
 === 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) \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516]]+Within 72 hours. O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (f)(2)\\ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516]] 
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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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 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/]]+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://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]] [[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 does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-How a Bill Becomes Law \\ [[http://www.accg.org/library/how_a_bill_becomes_law.pdf|http://www.accg.org/library/how_a_bill_becomes_law.pdf]] \\ +How a Bill Becomes Law\\ 
-Steps for a Georgia Bill to Become Georgia Law \\ +[[http://www.accg.org/library/how_a_bill_becomes_law.pdf|http://www.accg.org/library/how_a_bill_becomes_law.pdf]]\\ 
-[[https://gbpi.org/bill-tracking/|https://gbpi.org/bill-tracking/]]+How a Bill Becomes a Law\\ 
 +[[https://www.acluga.org/en/legislative-process|https://www.acluga.org/en/legislative-process]]
  
 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
  
-Georgia Legislature | 2021-2022 \\ [[https://legiscan.com/GA|https://legiscan.com/GA]] \\ +Georgia Legislature | 2021-2022\\ 
-Georgia General Assembly \\ +[[https://legiscan.com/GA|https://legiscan.com/GA]]\\ 
-[[https://www.legis.ga.gov/|https://www.legis.ga.gov/]] \\ +Georgia General Assembly\\ 
-House of representatives \\ +[[https://www.legis.ga.gov/|https://www.legis.ga.gov/]]\\ 
-[[https://www.legis.ga.gov/house|https://www.legis.ga.gov/house]] \\ +House of representatives\\ 
-Senate \\ +[[https://www.legis.ga.gov/house|https://www.legis.ga.gov/house]]\\ 
-[[https://www.legis.ga.gov/senate|https://www.legis.ga.gov/senate]] \\ +Senate\\ 
-House and Senate Committees \\ +[[https://www.legis.ga.gov/senate|https://www.legis.ga.gov/senate]]\\ 
-[[https://www.legis.ga.gov/committees/all|https://www.legis.ga.gov/committees/all]] \\ +House and Senate Committees\\ 
-Georgia Sex Offender Registry \\+[[https://www.legis.ga.gov/committees/all|https://www.legis.ga.gov/committees/all]]\\ 
 +Georgia Sex Offender Registry\\
 [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/services/georgia-sex-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/services/georgia-sex-offender-registry]] [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/services/georgia-sex-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/services/georgia-sex-offender-registry]]
  
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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]]+Have to sign up and contribute:\\ 
 +[[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: === === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
  
-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]] \\ +House: Judiciary Non-Civil\\ 
-House: Juvenile justice \\ +[[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=179&Session=25|http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=179&Session=25]] \\ +House: Juvenile justice\\ 
-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.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]] \\ +House: Public Safety and Homeland Security\\ 
-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=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=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]] [[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/]] \\ +To search for your legislator using your address:\\ 
- \\ +[[https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/|https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/]]\\ 
-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]] \\+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]] 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]]+Restore Georgia:\\ 
 +[[https://restore-georgia.org/|https://restore-georgia.org/]]
  
 === 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]]+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]]
  
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
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 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
  
-[[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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