Georgia Code
Title 17 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 17 - Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights

§ 17-17-1. Declaration of Policy - The General Assembly hereby finds and declares it to be...

§ 17-17-2. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 17-17-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: (1.1) “Arrest” means...

§ 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...

§ 17-17-5. Notification to Victim of Accused’s Arrest, Release, Judicial Proceedings, Escape, and Violations of Electronic Release and Monitoring Program - History. Code 1981, § 17-17-5 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-17-5.1. Victim Notification From Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - History. Code 1981, § 17-17-5.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-17-6. Notification to Victim of Accused’s Pretrial Release and of Victims’ Rights and the Availability of Victims’ Compensation and Services - History. Code 1981, § 17-17-6 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 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....

§ 17-17-8. Notification by Prosecuting Attorney of Legal Procedures and of Victim’s Rights in Relation Thereto; Victims Seeking Restitution - History. Code 1981, § 17-17-8 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-17-8.1. Procedures for a Victim to Be Interviewed by an Accused or Accused’s Attorney or Agent; Duties and Conditions - History. Code 1981, § 17-17-8.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-17-9. Exclusion of Testifying Victim From Criminal Proceedings; Separate Victims’ Waiting Areas - History. Code 1981, § 17-17-9 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-17-9.1. Communications Between Victim Assistance Personnel and Victims Privileged - Communications between a victim, other than a peace officer, and...

§ 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...

§ 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...

§ 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... - (b.1) In cases in which the accused is convicted of...

§ 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 - History. Code 1981, § 17-17-12.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 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...

§ 17-17-14. Victim Required to Provide Current Address and Phone Number to Notifying Parties - History. Code 1981, § 17-17-14 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 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... - History. Code 1981, § 17-17-15 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-17-16. Temporary Restraining and Protective Orders - History. Code 1981, § 17-17-16 , enacted by Ga. L....