Document Type
Peach Sheet
Abstract
The purpose of the Act is to protect the public from recidivist sexual offenders and sexual offenders who pray on children. The Act prohibits sexual offenders, defined as those persons required to register pursuant to Code section 42-1-12, from residing within 1000 feet of any child care facility, church, school, or area where minors congregate. The Act prohibits sexual offenders from being employed or volunteering at any child care facility, church or school or by or at any business or entity that is located within 1000 feet of a child care facility, a school, or a church. The Act prohibits sexually dangerous predators from being employed or volunteering at any business or entity located within a 1000 feet of where minors congregate. The Act exempts sexual offenders from the employment and residency restrictions if such employment or residency was established prior to July 1, 2006 if the sexual predator provides sufficient proof on the employment or residency prior to July 1, 2006. The Act also prohibits registered sex offenders from intentionally photographing a minor without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian.
Recommended Citation
Georgia State University Law Review,
CRIMES AND OFFENSES Crimes and Offenses: Amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of The Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, so as to Repeal Certain Provisions Relating to Residency and Employment Restrictions for Certain Sexual Offenders; Change a Definition; Provide for Restrictions on Where Sexual Offenders and Sexually Dangerous Predators May Reside, Work, Volunteer, or Loiter; Provide for Restrictions on Photographing a Minor Under Certain Circumstances; Provide for Definitions; Provide for Punishment; Provide for Exemptions from Certain Residency and Employment Restrictions; Provide for Civil Causes of Action; Provide for Applicability; Provide for Related Matters; Repeal Conflicting Laws; and for Other Purposes,
25
Ga. St. U. L. Rev.
(2012).
Available at:
https://readingroom.law.gsu.edu/gsulr/vol25/iss1/3