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georgia [2020/07/02 15:33] – [Georgia Laws Regarding Registration] rkdbusgeorgia [2020/07/10 10:41] – rkdbus
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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? === === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
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 === 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? ===
  
-<font 10.5pt/inherit;;#2d2d2d;;inherit>After 14 consecutive days or 30 aggregated days within a calendar year.</font>  <font 11.0pt/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>O.C.G.A. Section 42-1-12(e)(7)</font> \\ + After 14 consecutive days or 30 aggregated days within a calendar year.  O.C.G.A. Section 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://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 \\ [[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]]+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. TITLE 16 Chapter 6&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826F-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. TITLE 16 Chapter 6&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 \\ [[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 ]]+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. § 16-6-3&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3&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 \\ [[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]]+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. § 16-6-3&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5NYG-GJ00-004D-826J-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3&context=1000516]]
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === 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://dcs.georgia.gov/sex-offender-special-conditions-supervision-1|https://dcs.georgia.gov/sex-offender-special-conditions-supervision-1]]
-[[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 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]] \\ [[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]]
-[[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]]+
  
 === 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]]+
  
 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
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 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]] \\ 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]] \\
-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 \\ [[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: appropriations \\ +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=103&Session=25|http://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=103&Session=25]] \\ +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]]
-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]] \\ +
-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]]+
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
 Representatives \\ [[http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx|http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx]] \\ Representatives \\ [[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]]+
  
 ===== 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. \\ [[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+Response needed.
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
  
-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]]+Southern Center for Human Rights \\ [[https://www.schr.org/files/post/Update on Georgia Sex Offender Laws.pdf|https://www.schr.org/files/post/Update on Georgia Sex Offender Laws.pdf]]
  
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
  
-Response needed. \\ [[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+Response needed.
  
 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
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