History. Laws 1833, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 814; Code 1863, §§ 4415, 4416; Code 1868, §§ 4456, 4457; Code 1873, §§ 4530, 4531; Code 1882, §§ 4530, 4531; Penal Code 1895, §§ 376, 377, 378; Ga. L. 1910, p. 61, § 1; Penal Code 1910, §§ 367, 368, 369; Code 1933, §§ 26-5601, 26-5602, 26-5603; Code 1933, § 26-2007, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1.
Cross references.
Marriage generally, T. 19, C. 3.
Law reviews.
For note, “Mistake of Fact and Mistake of Law as Defenses to a Prosecution for Bigamy,” see 15 Mercer L. Rev. 275 (1963).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
§ 16-6-2. Sodomy; Aggravated Sodomy; Medical Expenses
§ 16-6-4. Child Molestation; Aggravated Child Molestation
§ 16-6-5. Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes
§ 16-6-10. Keeping a Place of Prostitution
§ 16-6-13. Penalties for Violating Code Sections 16-6-9 Through 16-6-12
§ 16-6-13.1. Testing for Sexually Transmitted Diseases Required
§ 16-6-13.2. Civil Forfeiture of Motor Vehicle
§ 16-6-13.3. Civil Forfeiture of Proceeds and Property
§ 16-6-15. Solicitation of Sodomy
§ 16-6-16. Masturbation for Hire
§ 16-6-21. Marrying a Bigamist
§ 16-6-22.1. Sexual Battery; Consent
§ 16-6-22.2. Aggravated Sexual Battery; Consent
§ 16-6-23. Publication of Name or Identity of Female Raped or Assaulted With Intent to Commit Rape
§ 16-6-25. Harboring, Concealing, or Withholding Information Concerning a Sexual Offender; Penalties