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This Week in GeorgiaGov: Crime
My Personal Information Was Stolen Online; Now What?!
With more and more instances of data breaches and identity theft, it’s important we take precautionary steps to protect our online information. There are several things we can do ahead of time to prevent an attack, and steps we can take after falling victim to a breach to keep it from happening again.
After Time Served: Pardons and Restoration of Rights
Learn how former offenders in Georgia can restore their rights and seek pardon after completing their prison sentence.
Victim's Compensation and DUI Memorial Funds
If you've been affected by someone else's crime, you might be eligible for victim's compensation or memorial assistance. We can't "undo" the tragedy, but we can help get your life back on track.
Expungement of Criminal Records
Learn how to restrict your criminal records for non-criminal justice purposes.
Department of Community Supervision: Georgia's newest state agency
Freshly appointed commissioner, Michael Nail, explains Georgia's newest state agency -- the Department of Community Supervision.
Criminal Justice Reform in Georgia
In 21 years, between 1990 and 2011, Georgia prisons doubled in occupancy. And state spending increased — by over $500 million annually.
Something needed to change. Something wasn’t working.
Juvenile Justice Reforms Spotlighted in 2014
HB 242, also known as the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2013, went into affect on January 1, 2014. See how this bill's implementation will help improve the future of young offenders and save Georgia taxpayers significant amounts of money.