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Georgia Laws Regarding Registration

Who must register?

O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(9) (10) and (e)
https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry

What information must registrants provide?

How frequently must they register? And for how long?

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

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)©
https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry

Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?

Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?

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)
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?

Within 72 hours. O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (f)(2)
https://gbi.georgia.gov/42-1-12-state-sexual-offender-registry

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?

Does the state have lifetime supervision?

No.

Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?

No.

What are the state civil commitment laws?

None.

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

Info for State Advocates

Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?

Yes, after prison, parole, and probation.
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What does the state say about persons who are required to register?

How does the state’s legislative process work?

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How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?

Best keywords are:

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How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:

Most important legislative committees for our issues are:

Contact info for state legislators can be found at:

Other Useful State Information

Contact information for state registry office

NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:

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Other helpful state advocacy groups:

Other registrant-friendly state support groups:

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Other helpful information

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