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Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 35-3-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 35-3-2. Creation - There is created a Georgia Bureau of Investigation which shall...
§ 35-3-3. Divisions of Bureau - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall be composed of the...
§ 35-3-4. Powers and Duties of Bureau Generally - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 3, § 1;...
§ 35-3-4.1. Subpoena for Production of Electronic Communication Service Records for Computer or Electronic Device Used in Furtherance of Certain Offenses Against Minors - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-4.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-4.2. Subpoena Authority for Investigating Fraudulent Real Estate Transactions - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-4.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-4.3. Subpoena Power for Investigations of Violations Involving Trafficking of Persons for Labor or Sexual Servitude - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-4.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-4.4. Issuance of a Subpoena; Failure to Comply - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-4.4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-4.5. Subpoena for Voting Records; Audit; Penalty for Noncompliance - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-4.5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-5. Director — Creation; Appointment and Removal; Powers and Duties - History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 109, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 35-3-6. Director — Unclassified Service; Compensation - The director shall be in the unclassified service as defined...
§ 35-3-7. Agreements by Director and Commissioner for Provision of Services and Material - The director and the commissioner of public safety are authorized...
§ 35-3-8. Powers of Agents of Bureau Generally - History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 420, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 35-3-8.1. Power of Bureau to Assist Other Law Enforcement Agencies - Upon request of the governing authority or chief law enforcement...
§ 35-3-9. Narcotics Agents - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 544, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 35-3-10. Participation by Bureau Personnel and Director in Employees’ Retirement System of Georgia - All personnel and the director of the bureau are authorized...
§ 35-3-11. Applicability of Merit System to Agents of Bureau; Retention of Badge and Weapon by Disabled Agent - History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 109, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 35-3-12. Payment of Medical and Similar Expenses of Members Injured in Line of Duty; Procedure - The bureau is authorized to pay all medical, surgical, hospital,...
§ 35-3-13. Requests for Investigation of Criminal Matters and Crime Related Fires; Access to Local Services and Records - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 3, § 1;...
§ 35-3-14. Bureau to Publicly Post and Share on Website Certain Information From Law Enforcement Notification System of United States Department of Homeland Security - To the extent permitted by federal law, the bureau shall...
Article 2 - Georgia Crime Information Center
§ 35-3-30. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (1.1) “Center” means...
§ 35-3-31. Establishment of Center; Staff and Equipment Generally; State Personnel Board Status of Personnel - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 1301, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 35-3-32. Establishment of Council; Composition; Duties and Responsibilities of Council Generally - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 1301, § 5; Ga. L....
§ 35-3-33. Powers and Duties of Center Generally - (16.1) Provide at least quarterly to each clerk of superior...
§ 35-3-34. Disclosure and Dissemination of Criminal Records to Private Persons and Businesses; Resulting Responsibility and Liability of Issuing Center; Provision of Certain Information to the Fbi in Conjunction With the National Instant Criminal Bac... - (d.1) Reserved. (d.2) When identifying information provided is sufficient to...
§ 35-3-34.1. Circumstances When Exonerated First Offender’s Criminal Record May Be Disclosed - When a defendant has been exonerated and discharged without court...
§ 35-3-34.2. Exchange of National Criminal History Background Checks on Providers of Care to Children, the Elderly, and Persons With Disabilities - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-34.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-35. Disclosure and Dissemination of Records to Public Agencies and Political Subdivisions; Responsibility and Liability of Issuing Center - (1.1) Make criminal history records maintained by the center available...
§ 35-3-35.1. Superseded - Code Commission notes. The enactment of Code Section 35-3-35.1 by...
§ 35-3-36. Duties of State Criminal Justice Agencies as to Submission of Fingerprints, Photographs, and Other Identifying Data to Center; Responsibility for Accuracy - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 1301, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 35-3-37. Review of Individual’s Criminal History Record Information; Definitions; Privacy Considerations; Written Application Requesting Review; Inspection - (ii) The center does not receive notice from the arresting...
§ 35-3-38. Unauthorized Requests or Disclosures of Criminal History Record Information; Disclosure of Techniques Used to Ensure Security or Privacy of Criminal History Records - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 1301, § 7; Ga. L....
§ 35-3-39. Effect of Neglect or Refusal of Official to Act as Required by Article - Any officer or official mentioned in this article who shall...
§ 35-3-39.1. National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact; Ratification; Criminal History Records Repository - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-39.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-40. Construction of Article - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 1301, § 9.
Article 3 - Antiterrorism Task Force
§ 35-3-60. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 35-3-61. Legislative Findings; Purpose; Liberal Construction - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-61 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-62. “Terroristic Act” Defined - As used in this article, the term “terroristic act” means...
§ 35-3-63. Creation of Task Force; Purposes - There is established a special Antiterrorism Task Force within the...
§ 35-3-64. Confidentiality of Investigative Reports and Identity of Agents - All efforts shall be made to maintain the confidentiality of...
§ 35-3-65. Authority to Work With Other Law Enforcement Agencies - The Antiterrorism Task Force shall be authorized to work with...
Article 4 - Missing Children Information Center
§ 35-3-80. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 35-3-81. Establishment, Development, Maintenance, and Operation of Center; Staff - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-81 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-82. Powers and Duties - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-82 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-83. Missing Child Reports - Upon the filing of a police report by the parent,...
§ 35-3-84. Sending Information to Center - Every law enforcement agency and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation...
§ 35-3-85. Registration of Related Organizations - Any public or private organization which makes lists of or...
Article 5 - Georgia Bureau of Investigation Nomenclature
§ 35-3-100. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 35-3-101. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 35-3-102. Permission Required for Use of Bureau Nomenclature - Whoever, except with the written permission of the director, knowingly...
§ 35-3-103. Permission Required for Use of Bureau Symbols - Any person who uses or displays any symbol, including any...
§ 35-3-104. Procedures for Seeking Permission to Use Bureau Nomenclature or Symbols - Any person wishing permission to use either bureau nomenclature or...
§ 35-3-105. Injunction Against Violations - Whenever there shall be an actual or threatened violation of...
§ 35-3-106. Civil Penalties - In addition to any other relief or sanction for a...
§ 35-3-107. Damage Suits Against Violators - Any person who has given money or any other item...
§ 35-3-108. Criminal Penalties - Any person who violates the provisions of this article shall...
Article 6 - Division of Forensic Sciences
§ 35-3-150. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 35-3-151. Responsibilities - The Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of...
§ 35-3-152. Appointment, Powers, and Responsibilities of Division Director - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-152 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-153. Chief Medical Examiner Office Created; Appointment; Responsibilities - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-153 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-154. Division Requirements - The division shall: History. Code 1981, § 35-3-154 , enacted...
§ 35-3-154.1. Admission of Reports From State Crime Laboratory - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-154.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-155. Application of Administrative Procedure Act - Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, technical, scientific, and similar...
Article 6A - Dna Sampling, Collection, and Analysis
§ 35-3-160. Dna Analysis in Felony Convictions and Certain Felony Charges; Performance of Tests - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-160 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-161. Time and Procedure for Withdrawal of Blood Samples - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-161 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-162. Procedure for Analysis and Storage of Blood Sample; Use of Remainder of Sample Not Subjected to Analysis; Confidentiality of Results - Whether or not the results of an analysis are to...
§ 35-3-163. Dissemination of Information in Data Bank to Law Enforcement Officials; Comparison of Profile; Request for Search; Separate Statistical Data Base Authorized; Fee for Search and Comparative Analysis - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-163 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-164. Unlawful Dissemination or Use of Information; Obtaining Sample Without Authority - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-164 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-165. Expungement of Dna Profile in Data Bank; Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-165 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 7 - State-Wide Alert System for Missing Disabled Adults
§ 35-3-170. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 35-3-171. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 35-3-172. Development and Implementation of State-Wide Alert System for Disabled Adults and Medically Endangered Persons - History. Code 1981, § 38-3-112, enacted by Ga. L. 2006,...
§ 35-3-173. Director to Be State-Wide Coordinator for Alert System - History. Code 1981, § 38-3-113, enacted by Ga. L. 2006,...
§ 35-3-174. Time for Reporting Elopement of Disabled Person From Personal Care Home and Assisted Living Community - The staff of personal care homes and assisted living communities...
§ 35-3-175. Recruitment of Media, Private and Governmental Entities, and Others for Assistance in Developing and Implementing Alert System; Contractual Agreements for System Support - History. Code 1981, § 38-3-114, enacted by Ga. L. 2006,...
§ 35-3-176. Criteria for Activating Alert System - History. Code 1981, § 38-3-115, enacted by Ga. L. 2006,...
§ 35-3-177. Verification That Criteria for Activation Have Been Met - Before requesting activation of the alert system, a law enforcement...
§ 35-3-178. Obligations of Agencies Participating in Alert System; Participation of Georgia Lottery Corporation in Disseminating Alert Information Through Retail Establishments - History. Code 1981, § 38-3-117, enacted by Ga. L. 2006,...
§ 35-3-179. Termination of Alert System With Respect to Particular Disabled Adult or Medically Endangered Person - The director shall terminate any activation of the alert system...
§ 35-3-180. Immunity From Civil Damages for Dissemination of Alert Information - History. Code 1981, § 38-3-119, enacted by Ga. L. 2006,...
Article 8 - Alert Systems for Unapprehended Suspects
§ 35-3-190. State-Wide Alert System for Unapprehended Murder or Rape Suspects Determined to Be Serious Public Threats - History. Code 1981, § 38-3-120 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-191. State-Wide Alert System for Suspects of Crimes Involving Death or Serious Injury of Peace Officer; Alert System for Missing Peace Officer - The area of the alert may be less than state...
Article 9 - Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center
§ 35-3-200. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 35-3-201. Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center Established; Purpose - There is established the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center...
§ 35-3-203. Cooperative Activities of Center - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-203 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-3-204. Membership; Availability of Analysts - History. Code 1981, § 35-3-204 , enacted by Ga. L....