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

=== Who must register? ===

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? ===

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? ===

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? ===

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? ===

SORB Standing Procedures [[https://sorrb.georgia.gov/sorrb-standing-procedures|ARTICLE 7: Risk Assessments]]

=== Does anyone 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)]]

=== Is there a registration fee? ===

No

=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===

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 \\
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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 \\
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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  [[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? ===

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? ===

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 =====

=== What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===

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? ===

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. [[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? ===

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 =====

=== 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 is the state’s legislature organized? ===

[[http://www.accg.org/library/how_a_bill_becomes_law.pdf|How a Bill Becomes Law]] \\
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[[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? ===

[[https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/all|Georgia General Assembly]]

=== Best keywords are: ===

Sexual crime; sex offender registration; sex offender

=== How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===

[[https://legiscan.com/GA|Georgia Legiscan]]

=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===

[[http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=146&Session=27|House: Judiciary Non-Civil]] \\
[[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=129&Session=27|House: Public Safety and Homeland Security]] \\
[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=80&Session=25|Senate: Judiciary]] \\
[[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: ===

[[http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx|Representatives]] \\
[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/SenateMembersList.aspx|Senate]]

===== 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: ===

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

=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===

Response needed

=== 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]]