§ 16-14-9. Civil Remedies as Supplemental and Not Mutually Exclusive
The application of one civil remedy under this chapter shall not preclude the application of any other remedy, civil or criminal, under this chapter or any other provision of law. Civil remedies under this chapter are supplemental and not mutually exclusive. History. Code 1933, § 26-3408, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 405, § 1; […]
§ 16-16-2. Civil Forfeiture of Property Used to Commit Property Related Offenses
As used in this Code section, the terms “proceeds” and “property” shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code Section 9-16-2. Any property which is, directly or indirectly, used or intended for use in any manner to facilitate the commission of a burglary, home invasion, or armed robbery and any proceeds are declared […]
§ 16-14-10. Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments of Other States; Reciprocal Agreements With Other States
A valid judgment rendered by a court of a jurisdiction having a law substantially similar to this chapter shall be recognized and enforced by the courts of this state to the extent that a judgment rendered by a court of this state pursuant to this chapter would be enforced in such other jurisdiction. The Attorney […]
§ 16-14-11. Venue
In any criminal proceeding, the crime shall be considered to have been committed in any county in which an incident of racketeering occurred or in which an interest or control of an enterprise or real or personal property is acquired or maintained. History. Code 1933, § 26-3410, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1385, § […]
§ 16-14-12. Cases of Special Public Importance
The state may, in any civil action or civil forfeiture proceeding brought pursuant to this chapter, file with the clerk of the court a certificate stating that the case is of special public importance. A copy of such certificate shall be furnished immediately by such clerk to the chief judge or, in his or her […]
§ 16-15-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.” History. Code 1981, § 16-15-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3236, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 270, § 8.
§ 16-15-2. Legislative Findings and Intent
The General Assembly finds and declares that it is the right of every person to be secure and protected from fear, intimidation, and physical harm caused by the activities of violent groups and individuals. It is not the intent of this chapter to interfere with the exercise of the constitutionally protected rights of freedom of […]
§ 16-15-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Criminal gang activity” means the commission, attempted commission, conspiracy to commit, or the solicitation, coercion, or intimidation of another person to commit any of the following offenses on or after July 1, 2006: Any offense defined as racketeering activity by Code Section 16-14-3; Any offense defined in Article […]
§ 16-15-4. Participation in Criminal Gang Activity Prohibited; Prosecution
It shall be unlawful for any person employed by or associated with a criminal street gang to conduct or participate in criminal gang activity through the commission of any offense enumerated in paragraph (1) of Code Section 16-15-3. It shall be unlawful for any person to commit any offense enumerated in paragraph (1) of Code […]
§ 16-15-5. Civil Forfeiture
As used in this Code section, the terms “proceeds” and “property” shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code Section 9-16-2. Any property which is, directly or indirectly, used or intended for use in any manner to facilitate a violation of this chapter and proceeds are declared to be contraband and no person […]