This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Antiterrorism Act.” History. Code 1981, § 35-3-60 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 35. Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 35, effective February 3, 1984, repealed former Code Section 35-3-60 , which dealt with legislative findings (see now O.C.G.A. […]
This article is enacted as a direct response to the high level of reactivation of violent and terroristic acts against persons residing within the State of Georgia and in response to the outcry of the communities for assistance from the State of Georgia in combating these violent and terroristic acts. The purpose of this article […]
As used in this article, the term “terroristic act” means an act which constitutes a crime against the person or against the residence of an individual which is committed with the specific intent of and may reasonably be expected to instill fear into such person or persons or which is committed for the purpose of […]
There is established a special Antiterrorism Task Force within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. This Antiterrorism Task Force shall operate independently of any other investigative operations within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and shall devote itself to the tasks of identifying, investigating, arresting, and prosecuting individuals or groups of individuals who perform terroristic acts against […]
All efforts shall be made to maintain the confidentiality of the investigative efforts of the Antiterrorism Task Force and the identity of agents who operate in undercover assignments. Information may, however, be shared with other law enforcement agencies when, in the sole discretion of the director, the sharing of such information would not compromise the […]
The Antiterrorism Task Force shall be authorized to work with and seek the assistance of other law enforcement agencies when, in the sole discretion of the director, such assistance would not compromise the successful completion of the investigations or cases being made. History. Code 1981, § 35-3-65 , enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 393, […]
