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Georgia Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(9) (10) and (e)
https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516
What information must be provided?
O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 (a)(16)
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How frequently must information be verified? 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://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516
Does the state categorize by levels/tiers?
O.C.G.A § 42-1-14 (a)(2)(b)(d)(e). Risk assessment classification; classification as “sexually dangerous predator”; electronic monitoring
https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6869-M6N3-CGX8-04F5-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-14&context=1000516
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels?
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://sorrb.georgia.gov/sorrb-standing-procedures
Does anyone 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/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516
Is there a registration fee?
No
Previous $250 annual was removed from statute in 2020.
Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends?
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://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JP-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-15&context=1000516
O.C.G.A § 42-1-16. Definitions; employment restrictions for sexual offenders; penalties
https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JR-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-16&context=1000516
O.C.G.A § 42-1-17. Definitions; residency restrictions for sexual offenders; penalties
https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JS-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-17&context=1000516
Is there a process for removal from the registry?
Yes O.C.G.A 42-1-19 Petition for release from registration requirements
https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FYC1-DYB7-W4JV-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-19&context=1000516
What are the registration requirements for someone 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 are the registration requirements for someone 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://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1F53-CGX8-02G2-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2042-1-12&context=1000516
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. § 16-12-80
https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17D-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-80&context=1000516
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-81
https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17F-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-81&context=1000516
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-82
https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6348-FV61-DYB7-W17G-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-82&context=1000516
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100
https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1SB3-CGX8-02JF-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2016-12-100&context=1000516
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.1
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O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.2
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Does the state have lifetime supervision?
None
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
None
What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
None
What is the age of consent?
Age 16 O.C.G.A. 16-6-3 Statutory Rape
https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1R03-CGX8-02JD-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?
O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3 Statutory Rape
https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/6865-1R03-CGX8-02JD-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/
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
https://gbi.georgia.gov/georgia-sex-offender-registry
https://gbi.georgia.gov/sex-offender-registry-frequently-asked-questions
https://dcs.georgia.gov/sex-offender-special-conditions-supervision-1
How is the state’s legislature organized?
How a Bill Becomes Law
http://www.accg.org/library/how_a_bill_becomes_law.pdf
How a Bill Becomes a Law
https://www.acluga.org/en/legislative-process
How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offense s and the registry?
Georgia Legislature | 2021-2022
https://legiscan.com/GA
Georgia General Assembly
https://www.legis.ga.gov/
House of representatives
https://www.legis.ga.gov/house
Senate
https://www.legis.ga.gov/senate
House and Senate Committees
https://www.legis.ga.gov/committees/all
Georgia Sex Offender Registry
https://gbi.georgia.gov/services/georgia-sex-offender-registry
Best keywords are:
Sexual crime; sex offender registration; sex offender
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Have to sign up and contribute:
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/georgia/6536
What are the important legislative committees for our issues?
House: Judiciary Non-Civil
http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=146&Session=27
House: Juvenile justice
http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=179&Session=25
House: Public Safety and Homeland Security
http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=129&Session=27
Senate: Judiciary
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
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
To search for your legislator using your address:
https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/
For a full list:
Representatives - http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx
Senate - http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/SenateMembersList.aspx
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Restore Georgia:
https://restore-georgia.org/
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Southern Center for Human Rights
https://www.schr.org/files/post/Update on Georgia Sex Offender Laws.pdf
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.