//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: - Right click and open this link in a new window: [[http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/|http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/]] - If you get a dialogue window asking you to accept terms, click “accept.” - Leave the window open. - Return to this Wiki page; you will be able to go directly to the desired statute(s) by clicking on them or by copying and pasting the statute number into the search window. - After you close your browser, you will need to repeat this process the next time that you look for a statute or statutes. {{ :ga.png?nolink&175x139}} ===== 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 \\ \\ 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 [[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]] \\ \\ [[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]]