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§ 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.

§ 17-17-9.1. Communications Between Victim Assistance Personnel and Victims Privileged

Communications between a victim, other than a peace officer, and victim assistance personnel appointed by a prosecuting attorney and any notes, memoranda, or other records made by such victim assistance personnel of such communication shall be considered attorney work product of the prosecuting attorney and not subject to disclosure except where such disclosure is required […]

§ 17-17-11. Right of Victim to Express Opinion on Disposition of Accused’s Case

The prosecuting attorney shall offer the victim the opportunity to express the victim’s opinion on the disposition of an accused’s case, including the views of the victim regarding: Plea or sentence negotiations; and Participation in pretrial or post-conviction diversion programs. This provision shall not limit any other right created pursuant to state law. History. Code […]

§ 17-17-12. Notification to Victim of Accused’s Motion for New Trial or Appeal, Release on Bail or Recognizance, Appellate Proceedings, and Outcome of Appeal; Notifications Regarding Death Penalty Cases; Victim’s Rights Retained at New Trial or on Appeal

Upon the written request of the victim, the prosecuting attorney shall notify the victim of the following: That the accused has filed a motion for new trial, an appeal of his or her conviction, or an extraordinary motion for new trial; Whether the accused has been released on bail or other recognizance pending the disposition […]

§ 17-17-12.1. Requests to Prevent an Accused From Sending Any Form of Written, Text, or Electronic Communication to the Victim’s Family, or the Victim

As used in this Code section, the term “mail” means any form of written communication, including, but not limited to, letters, cards, postcards, packages, parcels, and e-mail as defined by Code Section 16-9-100, text messaging, and any other form of electronic communication which is knowingly intended to be delivered to or received by a victim, […]