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- | //While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, | + | //While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, |
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- | {{ :georgia.png? | + | INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING GEORGIA' |
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+ | - Right click and open this link in a new window: [[http:// | ||
+ | - 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. | ||
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===== Georgia Laws Regarding Registration ===== | ===== Georgia Laws Regarding Registration ===== | ||
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=== Who must register? === | === Who must register? === | ||
- | O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(9) (10) and (e)\\ | + | O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(9) (10) and (e) \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/ |
- | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | |
=== What information must registrants provide? === | === What information must registrants provide? === | ||
- | O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(16)\\ | + | O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(16) \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/ |
- | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | |
=== 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)\\ | + | 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/ |
- | For life O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (f)(6)\\ | + | |
- | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/ |
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+ | O.C.G.A § 42-1-14 (a)(2)(b)(d)(e). Risk assessment classification; | ||
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+ | === 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. | ||
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+ | ARTICLE 7: Risk Assessments \\ [[https:// | ||
=== 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)©\\ | + | 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/ |
- | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | |
+ | === Is there a registration fee? === | ||
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+ | 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? | ||
- | Fee. 42-1-12 (i)(14)\\ | + | 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://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]\\ | + | O.C.G.A |
- | Residence, loitering, employment, photographing minor w/o parental consent\\ | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/ |
- | O.C.G.A. | + | O.C.G.A § 42-1-17. Definitions; |
- | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-15-state-sexual-offender-registry|https:// | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/ |
- | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-16-state-sexual-offender-registry|https:// | + | |
- | [[https:// | + | |
- | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-18-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-18-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | |
=== 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\\ | + | Yes O.C.G.A 42-1-19 |
- | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-19-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-19-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | |
=== 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? === | ||
- | Within 72 hours. O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (f)(2)\\ | + | 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/ |
- | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | |
=== 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)\\ | + | Within 72 hours. O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (f)(2) \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/ |
- | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | |
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- | ===== ===== | + | |
===== 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? === | ||
- | Title 16 Chapter 6, § 16-6-1 – § 16-6-25\\ | + | O.C.G.A. § 16-12-80 \\ [[https:// |
- | [[https:// | + | \\ |
+ | O.C.G.A. | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
+ | \\ | ||
+ | O.C.G.A. | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100 \\ | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
+ | \\ | ||
+ | O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.1 \\ | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
+ | \\ | ||
+ | O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.2 \\ | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
=== Does the state have lifetime supervision? | === Does the state have lifetime supervision? | ||
- | No. | + | None |
=== Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === | === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === | ||
- | No. | + | None |
=== What are the state civil commitment laws? === | === What are the state civil commitment laws? === | ||
- | None. | + | None |
=== What is the age of consent? === | === What is the age of consent? === | ||
- | Age 16 O.C.G.A. 16-6-3\\ | + | Age 16 O.C.G.A. 16-6-3 |
- | [[https:// | + | |
=== 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? === | ||
- | Misdemeanor rather than felony if actor under 19 and victim no more than 4 years younger. | + | O.C.G.A. |
- | [[https:// | + | |
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- | ===== ===== | + | |
===== Info for State Advocates ===== | ===== Info for State Advocates ===== | ||
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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 prison, parole, and probation.\\ | + | 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/ |
- | [[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]] | + | |
=== What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === | === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === | ||
- | [[http://healthyfuturega.org/get-involved/ | + | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/georgia-sex-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/georgia-sex-offender-registry]] \\ |
- | [[https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/ | + | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/sex-offender-registry-frequently-asked-questions|https://gbi.georgia.gov/sex-offender-registry-frequently-asked-questions]] \\ |
- | [[http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/topics/ | + | [[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? === | ||
- | Response needed.\\ | + | How a Bill Becomes Law \\ [[http://www.accg.org/ |
- | [[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]] | + | Steps for a Georgia Bill to Become Georgia Law \\ |
+ | [[https:// | ||
=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === | === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === | ||
- | Bill search chart on left\\ | + | Georgia Legislature | 2021-2022 \\ [[https:// |
- | [[http:// | + | Georgia General Assembly |
- | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
+ | House of representatives \\ | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
+ | Senate \\ | ||
+ | [[https://www.legis.ga.gov/senate|https://www.legis.ga.gov/senate]] \\ | ||
+ | House and Senate Committees | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
+ | Georgia Sex Offender Registry \\ | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
=== Best keywords are: === | === Best keywords are: === | ||
- | Response needed.\\ | + | Sexual crime; sex offender registration; |
- | [[http:// | + | |
=== How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === | === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === | ||
- | Have to sign up and contribute: | + | Have to sign up and contribute: \\ [[https:// |
- | [[https:// | + | |
=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | ||
- | House: | + | House: |
- | [[http:// | + | House: Juvenile justice \\ |
- | House: Juvenile justice\\ | + | [[http:// |
- | [[http:// | + | House: Public Safety and Homeland Security |
- | Senate: appropriations\\ | + | [[http:// |
- | [[http:// | + | Senate: Judiciary \\ |
- | Senate: Judiciary\\ | + | [[http:// |
- | [[http:// | + | Senate: Public safety \\ |
- | Senate: Public safety\\ | + | |
[[http:// | [[http:// | ||
=== Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === | === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === | ||
- | Representatives\\ | + | To search for your legislator using your address: \\ [[https:// |
- | [[http:// | + | \\ |
- | Senate\\ | + | For a full list: \\ |
- | [[http:// | + | Representatives - [[http:// |
- | + | Senate | |
- | ===== ===== | + | |
===== Other Useful State Information ===== | ===== Other Useful State Information ===== | ||
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=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === | === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === | ||
- | Response needed.\\ | + | Restore Georgia: |
- | [[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]] | + | |
=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: === | === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === | ||
- | Southern Center for Human Rights\\ | + | Southern Center for Human Rights \\ [[https:// |
- | [[https:// | + | |
=== Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === | === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === | ||
- | Response needed.\\ | + | Response needed. |
- | [[http:// | + | |
=== Other helpful information === | === Other helpful information === | ||
- | Response needed.\\ | + | [[http:// |
- | [[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]] | + | [[http://www.georgiaatsa.org/ |
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