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===== Georgia Laws Regarding Registration =====

=== Who must register? ===

O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(9) (10) and (e)\\
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=== What information must registrants provide? ===

O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(16)\\
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=== 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)\\
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=== 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\\
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=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===

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://sorrb.georgia.gov/sorrb-standing-procedures|https://sorrb.georgia.gov/sorrb-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. §42-1-12(a)(9)(vii)( C )\\
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=== Is there a registration fee? ===

No\\
Previous $250 annual was removed from statute in 2020.

=== 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\\
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O.C.G.A § 42-1-16. Definitions; employment restrictions for sexual offenders; penalties\\
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O.C.G.A § 42-1-17. Definitions; residency restrictions for sexual offenders; penalties\\
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=== 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\\
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=== 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)\\
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=== 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)\\
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===== 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. § 16-12-80\\
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O.C.G.A. § 16-12-81\\
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O.C.G.A. § 16-12-82\\
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O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100\\
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O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.1\\
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O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.2\\
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=== Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===

None

=== Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===

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

=== What is the age of consent? ===

Age 16 O.C.G.A. 16-6-3 Statutory Rape\\
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=== Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===

O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3 Statutory Rape\\
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===== Info for State Advocates =====

=== 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/]]

=== 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]]

=== 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 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? ===

Georgia Legislature | 2021-2022\\
[[https://legiscan.com/GA|https://legiscan.com/GA]]\\
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: ===

Sexual crime; sex offender registration; sex offender

=== 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]]

=== 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: 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]]\\
House: Public Safety and Homeland Security\\
[[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]]\\
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: ===

To search for your legislator using your address:\\
[[https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/|https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/]]\\
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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 =====

=== Contact information for state registry office ===

[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/contact-us-0|https://gbi.georgia.gov/contact-us-0 ]]

=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===

Restore Georgia:\\
[[https://restore-georgia.org/|https://restore-georgia.org/]]

=== 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]]

=== Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===

Response needed.

=== Other helpful information ===

[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/georgia/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/georgia/]]\\
[[https://www.georgiaatsa.org/treatmentproviders|https://www.georgiaatsa.org/treatmentproviders]]