§ 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 […]
§ 17-17-5.1. 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 […]
§ 17-17-6. 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 […]
§ 17-17-7. Notification to Victim of Accused’s Arrest and Proceedings Where Accused’s Release Is Considered; Victim’s Right to Express Opinion in Pending Proceedings and to File Written Complaint in Event of Release
Whenever possible, the investigating law enforcement agency shall give to a victim prompt notification as defined in paragraph (9) of Code Section 17-17-3 of the arrest of an accused. The arresting law enforcement agency shall promptly notify the investigating law enforcement agency of the accused’s arrest. Whenever possible, the prosecuting attorney shall notify the victim […]
§ 17-17-8. Notification by Prosecuting Attorney of Legal Procedures and of Victim’s Rights in Relation Thereto; Victims Seeking Restitution
Upon initial contact with a victim, a prosecuting attorney shall give prompt notification to the victim of the following: The procedural steps in processing a criminal case including the right to restitution; The rights and procedures of victims under this chapter; Suggested procedures if the victim is subjected to threats or intimidation; The names and […]
§ 17-17-8.1. Procedures for a Victim to Be Interviewed by an Accused or Accused’s Attorney or Agent; Duties and Conditions
A victim shall have the right to refuse to submit to an interview by the accused, the accused’s attorney, or an agent of the accused. It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney to advise a victim that he or she has the right to agree to such an interview or to refuse such […]
§ 17-17-9. Exclusion of Testifying Victim From Criminal Proceedings; Separate Victims’ Waiting Areas
A victim has the right to be present at all criminal proceedings in which the accused has the right to be present. A victim or member of the immediate family of a victim shall not be excluded from any portion of any hearing, trial, or proceeding pertaining to the offense based solely on the fact […]
§ 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 […]
§ 17-17-1. Declaration of Policy
The General Assembly hereby finds and declares it to be the policy of this state that victims of crimes should be accorded certain basic rights just as the accused are accorded certain basic rights. These rights include: The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any scheduled court proceedings or any changes to such […]
§ 17-17-2. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights.” History. Code 1981, § 17-17-2 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 385, § 2.