§ 24-4-419. Admission of Criminal History Record Information

1. As used in this Code section, the term “criminal history record information” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-3-30.
2. In a civil proceeding against an employer, its employees, or its agents based on the conduct of an employee or former employee, criminal history record information shall not be admissible if:
   1. The nature of such criminal history record information is not relevant to the facts underlying such proceeding or the veracity of the witness;
   2. Prior to the act giving rise to such proceedings, criminal history record information was restricted or sealed as provided in Code Section 35-3-37, or a pardon for such conduct was granted; or
   3. Such criminal history information is for an arrest or charge that did not result in a conviction.

History. Code 1981, § 24-4-419 , enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 753, § 3-1/SB 288.

Effective date. —

This Code section became effective January 1, 2021.

Law reviews.

For article with annual survey on labor and employment law, see 73 Mercer L. Rev. 137 (2021).