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georgia [2018/11/18 14:08] – brendageorgia [2018/11/18 18:03] – Added two new questions about registrant levels and risk assessment (with placeholder answers) zyin
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 //While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **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/]]** // //While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **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/]]** //
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 +INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING GEORGIA'S LEXIS.COM STATUTES:
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 +  - 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.
  
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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://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]
-[[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://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]
-[[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://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] 
-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/tiers? === 
 + 
 +Response needed. 
 + 
 +=== Does the state use risk assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)? === 
 + 
 +Response needed.
  
 === 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)© \\ [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]+
  
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
  
-Fee. 42-1-12 (i)(14)\\ +Fee. 42-1-12 (i)(14) \\ [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]] \\ 
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]\\ +Residence, loitering, employment, photographing minor w/o parental consent \\ 
-Residence, loitering, employment, photographing minor w/o parental consent\\ +O.C.G.A. §42-1-15 – O.C.G.A. §42-1-18 \\ 
-O.C.G.A. §42-1-15 – O.C.G.A. §42-1-18\\ +[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-15-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-15-state-sexual-offender-registry]] \\ 
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-15-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-15-state-sexual-offender-registry]]\\ +[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-16-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-16-state-sexual-offender-registry]] \\ 
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-16-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-16-state-sexual-offender-registry]]\\ +[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-17-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-17-state-sexual-offender-registry]] \\
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-17-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-17-state-sexual-offender-registry]]\\+
 [[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-18-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-18-state-sexual-offender-registry]] [[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://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)\\ +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://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://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]
-[[https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry|https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry]]+
  
 ===== 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. TITLE 16 Chapter 6, Click ‘next’ to continue\\ +O.C.G.A. TITLE 16 Chapter 6, Click ‘next’ to continue \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826F-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20TITLE%2016%20Chapter%206&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826F-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20TITLE%2016%20Chapter%206&context=1000516]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826F-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20TITLE%2016%20Chapter%206&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826F-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20TITLE%2016%20Chapter%206&context=1000516]]+
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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 === 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://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-6-3&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-6-3&context=1000516 ]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-6-3&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-6-3&context=1000516 ]]+
  
 === 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. 16-6-3\\ +Misdemeanor rather than felony if actor under 19 and victim no more than 4 years younger. O.C.G.A. 16-6-3 \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-6-3&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-6-3&context=1000516]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-6-3&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-6-3&context=1000516]]+
  
 ===== 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 prison, parole, and probation. \\ [[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/georgia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf|https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/georgia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf .]]
-[[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/georgia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf|https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/georgia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf .]]+
  
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === === 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/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://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]] [[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? ===
  
-[[http://healthyfuturega.org/get-involved/learn/how-the-legislature-works/complete-overview-of-the-legislative-process/|http://healthyfuturega.org/get-involved/learn/how-the-legislature-works/complete-overview-of-the-legislative-process/]]\\ +[[http://healthyfuturega.org/get-involved/learn/how-the-legislature-works/complete-overview-of-the-legislative-process/|http://healthyfuturega.org/get-involved/learn/how-the-legislature-works/complete-overview-of-the-legislative-process/]] \\ 
-[[https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/legislative-process-overview|https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/legislative-process-overview]]\\+[[https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/legislative-process-overview|https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/legislative-process-overview]] \\
 [[http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/topics/government/article/general-assembly/how-a-law-is-passed-in-the-georgia-general-assembly|http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/topics/government/article/general-assembly/how-a-law-is-passed-in-the-georgia-general-assembly]] [[http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/topics/government/article/general-assembly/how-a-law-is-passed-in-the-georgia-general-assembly|http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/topics/government/article/general-assembly/how-a-law-is-passed-in-the-georgia-general-assembly]]
  
 === 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]]\\+[[http://research.library.gsu.edu/social_policy|http://research.library.gsu.edu/social_policy]] \\
 [[http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/Search.aspx|http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/Search.aspx]] [[http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/Search.aspx|http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/Search.aspx]]
  
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 === 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://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/georgia/6536|https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/georgia/6536]]
-[[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: === === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
  
-House: judiciary\\ +House: judiciary \\ [[http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=106&Session=25|http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=106&Session=25]] \\ 
-[[http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=106&Session=25|http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=106&Session=25]]\\ +House: Juvenile justice \\ 
-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]] \\ 
-[[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]]\\ +Senate: appropriations \\ 
-Senate: appropriations\\ +[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=103&Session=25|http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=103&Session=25]] \\ 
-[[http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=103&Session=25|http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=103&Session=25]]\\ +Senate: Judiciary \\ 
-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]] \\ 
-[[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 \\
-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]] [[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: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
-Representatives\\ +Representatives \\ [[http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx|http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx]] \\ 
-[[http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx|http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx]]\\ +Senate \\
-Senate\\+
 [[http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/SenateMembersList.aspx|http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/SenateMembersList.aspx]] [[http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/SenateMembersList.aspx|http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/SenateMembersList.aspx]]
  
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Response needed. \\ [[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
-[[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://www.schr.org/files/post/Update%20on%20Georgia%20Sex%20Offender%20Laws.pdf|https://www.schr.org/files/post/Update%20on%20Georgia%20Sex%20Offender%20Laws.pdf]]
-[[https://www.schr.org/files/post/Update%20on%20Georgia%20Sex%20Offender%20Laws.pdf|https://www.schr.org/files/post/Update%20on%20Georgia%20Sex%20Offender%20Laws.pdf]]+
  
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Response needed. \\ [[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
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