Georgia Code
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 rights just as the accused are accorded certain basic rights. These rights include:
History. Code 1981, § 17-17-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 385, § 2; Ga. L. 2010, p. 214, § 6/HB 567.
Cross references.
Examination of sexual assault victims, § 35-1-2 .
Law reviews.
For article, “Criminal Procedure,” see 27 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 29 (2011).

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Georgia Code

Title 17 - Criminal Procedure

Chapter 17 - Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights

§ 17-17-1. Declaration of Policy

§ 17-17-2. Short Title

§ 17-17-3. Definitions

§ 17-17-4. Designation of Family Member to Act in Place of Physically Disabled Victim

§ 17-17-5. Notification to Victim of Accused’s Arrest, Release, Judicial Proceedings, Escape, and Violations of Electronic Release and Monitoring Program

§ 17-17-5.1. Victim Notification From Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

§ 17-17-6. Notification to Victim of Accused’s Pretrial Release and of Victims’ Rights and the Availability of Victims’ Compensation and Services

§ 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

§ 17-17-8. Notification by Prosecuting Attorney of Legal Procedures and of Victim’s Rights in Relation Thereto; Victims Seeking Restitution

§ 17-17-8.1. Procedures for a Victim to Be Interviewed by an Accused or Accused’s Attorney or Agent; Duties and Conditions

§ 17-17-9. Exclusion of Testifying Victim From Criminal Proceedings; Separate Victims’ Waiting Areas

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

§ 17-17-10. Requirement by Court That Defense Counsel Not Disclose Victim Information to Accused

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

§ 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 Ap...

§ 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

§ 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

§ 17-17-14. Victim Required to Provide Current Address and Phone Number to Notifying Parties

§ 17-17-15. Failure to Provide Notice Not Rendering Responsible Person Liable or Comprising Basis for Error; Chapter Not Conferring Standing Upon Victim to Participate as Party in Criminal Proceeding; Existing Rights Not Affected; Waiver of Rights by...

§ 17-17-16. Temporary Restraining and Protective Orders