§ 17-20-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Fillers” means individuals who are not suspects. “Law enforcement agency” means a governmental unit of one or more individuals employed full time or part time by the state, a state agency or department, or a political subdivision which performs as its principal function activities relating to preventing and […]
§ 17-20-2. Written Policies for Live Lineups, Photo Lineups, and Showups
Not later than July 1, 2016, any law enforcement agency that conducts live lineups, photo lineups, or showups shall adopt written policies for using such procedures for the purpose of determining whether a witness identifies someone as the perpetrator of an alleged crime. Live lineup, photo lineup, and showup policies shall include the following: With […]
§ 17-20-3. Effect of Failure to Comply With Requirements of This Chapter
The court may consider the failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter with respect to any challenge to an identification; provided, however, that such failure shall not mandate the exclusion of identification evidence. History. Code 1981, § 17-20-3 , enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 1046, § 4/SB 94.
§ 17-17-4. Designation of Family Member to Act in Place of Physically Disabled Victim
If a victim is physically unable to exercise privileges and rights under this chapter, the victim may designate by written instrument his or her spouse, adult child, parent, sibling, or grandparent to act in place of the victim during the duration of the physical disability. During the physical disability, notices to be provided under this […]
§ 17-17-16. Temporary Restraining and Protective Orders
As used in this Code section, the term: “Course of conduct” spans a series of acts over a period of time, however short, indicating a continuity of purpose. “Harassment” means a course of conduct directed at a specific person that causes substantial emotional distress in such person. A superior court, upon application of a prosecuting […]
§ 17-17-5. Notification to Victim of Accused’s Arrest, Release, Judicial Proceedings, Escape, and Violations of Electronic Release and Monitoring Program
All victims, wherever practicable, shall be entitled to notification of: The accused’s arrest; The accused’s release from custody; Any judicial proceeding at which the release of the accused will be considered; An escape by the accused and his or her subsequent rearrest; and If the accused is released from custody and the terms or conditions […]
§ 17-18-1. Duty of Certain Officials to Offer Written Statement of Information to Victims of Rape or Forcible Sodomy
When any employee of the Department of Human Services, Department of Community Health, Department of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, a law enforcement agency, or a court has reason to believe that he or she in the course of official duties is speaking to an adult who is or has been […]
§ 17-17-5.1. Victim Notification From Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
If the accused is committed to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities pursuant to the provisions of Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 7 of this title, the department shall, upon the written request of the victim, mail to the victim at least ten days before the release or discharge of the […]
§ 17-18-2. Information for Victims of Rape or Forcible Sodomy
The following information in substantially the form set out in this Code section shall be provided to adult victims of rape or aggravated sodomy in accordance with Code Section 17-18-1: “INFORMATION FOR VICTIMS OF RAPE OR FORCIBLE SODOMY If you are the victim of rape or forcible sodomy, you have certain rights under the law. […]
§ 17-17-6. Notification to Victim of Accused’s Pretrial Release and of Victims’ Rights and the Availability of Victims’ Compensation and Services
Upon initial contact with a victim, all law enforcement and court personnel shall make available to the victim the following information written in plain language: The possibility of pretrial release of the accused, the victim’s rights and role in the stages of the criminal justice process, and the means by which additional information about these […]