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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. [[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? === === What information must be provided? ===
  
-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. [[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? === === 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://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. [[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? === === Does the state categorize 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 [[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? === === 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://sorrb.georgia.gov/sorrb-standing-procedures|https://sorrb.georgia.gov/sorrb-standing-procedures]]+
  
 === Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Does anyone 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. [[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? === === Is there a registration fee? ===
  
-No \\ Previous $250 annual was removed from statute in 2020.+No
  
 === Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? === === Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
  
-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 [[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 § 42-1-16. Definitions; employment 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 [[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 § 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]]+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? === === Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
  
-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  [[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? === === 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. § 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. [[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? === === 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://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.[[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. § 16-12-80 \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17D-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-80&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17D-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-80&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. § 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]] \\ 
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17F-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-81&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17F-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-81&context=1000516]] \\ +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. § 16-12-82 \\ +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]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17G-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-82&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17G-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-82&context=1000516]] \\ +
- \\ +
-O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100 \\ +
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1SB3-CGX8-02JF-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-100&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1SB3-CGX8-02JF-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-100&context=1000516]] \\ +
- \\ +
-O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.1 \\ +
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17P-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-100.1&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17P-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-100.1&context=1000516]] \\ +
- \\ +
-O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.2 \\ +
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17R-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-100.2&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17R-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-100.2&context=1000516]]+
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-Age 16 O.C.G.A. 16-6-3 Statutory Rape \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1R03-CGX8-02JD-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/6865-1R03-CGX8-02JD-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-6-3&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? ===
  
-O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3 Statutory Rape \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1R03-CGX8-02JD-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/6865-1R03-CGX8-02JD-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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 === How is the state’s legislature organized? === === How is the state’s legislature organized? ===
  
-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]] \\ +[[http://www.accg.org/library/how_a_bill_becomes_law.pdf|How a Bill Becomes Law]] \\ 
-How a Bill Becomes a Law \\ + \\ 
-[[https://www.acluga.org/en/legislative-process|https://www.acluga.org/en/legislative-process]]+[[https://www.acluga.org/en/legislative-process|How a Bill Becomes a Law]]
  
 === How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offense s and the registry? === === How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offense s and the registry? ===
  
-Georgia Legislature | 2021-2022 \\ [[https://legiscan.com/GA|https://legiscan.com/GA]] \\ +[[https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/all|Georgia General Assembly]]
-Georgia General Assembly \\ +
-[[https://www.legis.ga.gov/|https://www.legis.ga.gov/]] \\ +
-House of representatives \\ +
-[[https://www.legis.ga.gov/house|https://www.legis.ga.gov/house]] \\ +
-Senate \\ +
-[[https://www.legis.ga.gov/senate|https://www.legis.ga.gov/senate]] \\ +
-House and Senate Committees \\ +
-[[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]]+
  
 === 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]]
  
 === What are the important legislative committees for our issues? === === 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://restore-georgia.org/|https://restore-georgia.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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