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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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+ | INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING GEORGIA' | ||
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+ | - Right click and open this link in a new window: [[http://www.lexisnexis.com/ | ||
+ | - 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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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://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/? |
=== 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://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/? |
=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? === | === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === | ||
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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)\\ | 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]] | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/? |
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+ | === 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; | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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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://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/? |
=== 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]]\\ | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/? |
- | Residence, loitering, employment, photographing minor w/o parental consent\\ | + | O.C.G.A |
- | O.C.G.A. §42-1-15 – O.C.G.A. §42-1-18\\ | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/? |
- | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-15-state-sexual-offender-registry|https:// | + | O.C.G.A § 42-1-17. |
- | [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-16-state-sexual-offender-registry|https:// | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/? |
- | [[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]] | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/? |
=== 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://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/? |
=== 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://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] | + | [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/? |
- | ===== ===== | ||
===== 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. | + | O.C.G.A. |
- | [[https:// | + | [[https:// |
+ | \\ | ||
+ | O.C.G.A. § 16-12-81\\ | ||
+ | [[https://advance.lexis.com/ | ||
+ | \\ | ||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | [[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:// | + | [[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:// | + | [[https:// |
- | ===== ===== | ||
===== 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://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/georgia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf|https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/georgia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf .]] | + | [[https://www.gjp.org/voting/|https://www.gjp.org/voting/]] |
=== What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === | === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === | ||
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=== How does the state’s legislative process work? === | === How does the state’s legislative process work? === | ||
- | [[http:// | + | How a Bill Becomes Law\\ |
- | [[https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/ | + | [[http://www.accg.org/library/how_a_bill_becomes_law.pdf|http://www.accg.org/library/how_a_bill_becomes_law.pdf]]\\ |
- | [[http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/topics/ | + | Steps for a Georgia Bill to Become Georgia Law\\ |
+ | [[https://gbpi.org/bill-tracking/|https://gbpi.org/bill-tracking/]] | ||
=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === | === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === | ||
- | [[http://research.library.gsu.edu/social_policy|http://research.library.gsu.edu/social_policy]]\\ | + | Georgia Legislature | 2021-2022\\ |
- | [[http:// | + | [[https://legiscan.com/ |
+ | Georgia General Assembly\\ | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
+ | House of representatives\\ | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
+ | Senate\\ | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
+ | House and Senate Committees\\ | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
+ | Georgia Sex Offender Registry\\ | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
=== Best keywords are: === | === Best keywords are: === | ||
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=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | ||
- | House: | + | House: |
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
House: Juvenile justice\\ | House: Juvenile justice\\ | ||
[[http:// | [[http:// | ||
- | Senate: appropriations\\ | + | House: Public Safety and Homeland Security\\ |
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
Senate: Judiciary\\ | Senate: Judiciary\\ | ||
[[http:// | [[http:// | ||
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=== 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:\\ |
- | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
- | Senate\\ | + | \\ |
- | [[http:// | + | For a full list:\\ |
+ | 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 === | ||
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
+ | [[http:// | ||
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