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Georgia Laws Regarding Registration

Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?

The Sexual Offender Registration Review Board uses the STATIC-99R, STATIC-02R, and/or CPOR risk assessment tools when assigning a leveling classification.

ARTICLE 7: Risk Assessments
https://www.sorrb.org/board-information/standing-procedures

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)( C )
https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=533b6aa3-adee-446a-aee7-bd46b4aa3ecd&config=00JAA1MDBlYzczZi1lYjFlLTQxMTgtYWE3OS02YTgyOGM2NWJlMDYKAFBvZENhdGFsb2feed0oM9qoQOMCSJFX5qkd&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61XD-TBW1-JFDC-X0VK-00008-00&pdcontentcomponentid=234186&pdteaserkey=sr0&pditab=allpods&ecomp=L5w_kkk&earg=sr0&prid=ba4b5588-d1de-4584-bb50-c213470145ac

Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?

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
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O.C.G.A § 42-1-16. Definitions; employment restrictions for sexual offenders; penalties
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O.C.G.A § 42-1-17. Definitions; residency restrictions for sexual offenders; penalties
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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 Petition for release from registration requirements
https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=5f2cbf8c-e90d-463a-a1c6-25f28a3a1278&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=00JAA1MDBlYzczZi1lYjFlLTQxMTgtYWE3OS02YTgyOGM2NWJlMDYKAFBvZENhdGFsb2feed0oM9qoQOMCSJFX5qkd&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61XD-TBV1-JTNR-M339-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234187&pdtocnodeidentifier=ABQAACAACAAJ&ecomp=qssdkkk&prid=69845c33-ea78-433d-95af-bf67f977df9d

What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?

After 14 consecutive days or 30 days within a calendar year. O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (e)(7)
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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)
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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?

O.C.G.A. TITLE 16 Chapter 6
https://advance.lexis.com/search?crid=2d7d2134-8460-49a3-b16c-a350a7843bb6&pdsearchterms=O.C.G.A.%20TITLE%2016%20Chapter%206&pdbypasscitatordocs=False&pdsourcegroupingtype=&pdmfid=1000516&pdisurlapi=true

O.C.G.A. TITLE 16 Chapter 12 Article 3 Part 2
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Does the state have lifetime supervision?

No.

Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?

No.

What are the state civil commitment laws?

None.

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. § 16-6-3&context=1000516

Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?

There is no close-in-age exception to statutory rape, though the offenses are a misdemeanor rather than a felony in cases where the perpetrator is less than 19 years of age and is no more than 4 years older than the victim.
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 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/