Georgia Code, Title 17, Chapter 17 - Crime Victims' Bill of Rights

• § 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...
• § 17-17-2 - Short Title
  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Crime Victims' Bill of Rights."
• § 17-17-3 - Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Accused" means a person suspected of and subject to arrest for, arrested for, or convicted of...
• § 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...
• § 17-17-5 - Notification to Victim of Accused's Arrest, Release, Judicial Proceedings, Escape, and Violations of Electronic Release and Monitoring Program
  (a) All victims, wherever practicable, shall be entitled to notification of: (1) The accused's arrest; (2) The accused's release from custody; (3) Any judicial...
• § 17-17-5.1 - Victim Notification From Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
  (a) If the accused is committed to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities pursuant to the provisions of Part 2 of Article...
• § 17-17-6 - Notification to Victim of Accused's Pretrial Release and of Victims' Rights and the Availability of Victims' Compensation and Services
  (a) Upon initial contact with a victim, all law enforcement and court personnel shall make available to the victim the following information written in...
• § 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
  (a) 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...
• § 17-17-8 - Notification by Prosecuting Attorney of Legal Procedures and of Victim's Rights in Relation Thereto; Victims Seeking Restitution
  (a) Upon initial contact with a victim, a prosecuting attorney shall give prompt notification to the victim of the following: (1) The procedural steps...
• § 17-17-8.1 - Procedures for a Victim to Be Interviewed by an Accused or Accused's Attorney or Agent; Duties and Conditions
  (a) A victim shall have the right to refuse to submit to an interview by the accused, the accused's attorney, or an agent of...
• § 17-17-9 - Exclusion of Testifying Victim From Criminal Proceedings; Separate Victims' Waiting Areas
  (a) A victim has the right to be present at all criminal proceedings in which the accused has the right to be present. A...
• § 17-17-9.1 - Protection of Communications Between Victim Assistance Personnel and Victims -- Privilege
  Communications between a victim, other than a peace officer, and victim assistance personnel appointed by a prosecuting attorney and any notes, memoranda, or other...
• § 17-17-10 - Requirement by Court that Defense Counsel Not Disclose Victim Information to Accused
  As a condition of permitting a response to an inquiry as to the victim's current address, telephone number, or place of employment, the court...
• § 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...
• § 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
  (a) Upon the written request of the victim, the prosecuting attorney shall notify the victim of the following: (1) That the accused has filed...
• § 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
  (a) As used in this Code section, the term "mail" means any form of written communication, including, but not limited to, letters, cards, postcards,...
• § 17-17-13 - Notification to Victim of Impending Parole, Release for Period Exceeding 60 Days, or Pardon; Notice of Hearing on Request to Commute Death Sentence
  The State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall give 20 days' advance notification to a victim whenever it considers making a final decision to...
• § 17-17-14 - Victim Required to Provide Current Address and Phone Number to Notifying Parties
  (a) It is the right and responsibility of the victim who desires notification under this chapter or under any other notification statute to keep...
• § 17-17-15 - Failure to Provide Notice Not Rendering Responsible Person Liable or Comprising Basis for Error; Chapter Not Conferring Standing; Existing Rights Not Affected; Waiver of Rights by Victim
  (a) Failure to provide or to timely provide any of the information or notifications required by this chapter shall not subject the person responsible...
• § 17-17-16 - Temporary Restraining and Protective Orders
  (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) "Course of conduct" spans a series of acts over a period of time, however...

Last modified: October 14, 2016