Chapter 17. Crime Victims' Bill of Rights

Index

• OCGA § 17-17-1 Declaration of Policy
• OCGA § 17-17-2 Short Title
• OCGA § 17-17-3 Definitions
• OCGA § 17-17-4 Designation of Family Member to Act In Place of Physically Disabled Victim
• OCGA § 17-17-5 Notification to Victim of Accused's Arrest, Release, Judicial Proceedings, Escape, and Violations of Electronic Release and Monitoring Program
• OCGA § 17-17-5.1 Victim Notification From Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
• OCGA § 17-17-6 Notification to Victim of Accused's Pretrial Release and of Victims' Rights and the Availability of Victims' Compensation and Services
• OCGA § 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
• OCGA § 17-17-8 Notification By Prosecuting Attorney of Legal Procedures and of Victim's Rights In Relation Thereto; Victims Seeking Restitution
• OCGA § 17-17-8.1 Procedures For a Victim to Be Interviewed By an Accused Or Accused's Attorney Or Agent; Duties and Conditions
• OCGA § 17-17-9 Exclusion of Testifying Victim From Criminal Proceedings; Separate Victims' Waiting Areas
• OCGA § 17-17-9.1 Communications Between Victim Assistance Personnel and Victims Privileged
• OCGA § 17-17-10 Requirement By Court that Defense Counsel Not Disclose Victim Information to Accused
• OCGA § 17-17-11 Right of Victim to Express Opinion On Disposition of Accused's Case
• OCGA § 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 Appeal
• OCGA § 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
• OCGA § 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
• OCGA § 17-17-14 Victim Required to Provide Current Address and Phone Number to Notifying Parties
• OCGA § 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 Victim
• OCGA § 17-17-16 Temporary Restraining and Protective Orders