Georgia Code
Chapter 17 - Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights
§ 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

History. Code 1981, § 17-17-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 385, § 2; Ga. L. 2014, p. 866, § 17/SB 340.

Structure 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