O.C.G.A. § 16-10-98 (2019)
Illegal remuneration of judges and law enforcement officials
(a) It shall be unlawful for a judge, prosecuting attorney, investigating officer, or law enforcement officer who is a witness in a case to receive or agree to receive remuneration during the period of time between indictment and the completion of direct appeal in any criminal case in which the judge, prosecuting attorney, or law enforcement officer is involved for any of the following activities:
(1) Publishing a book or article concerning the case;
(2) Making a public appearance concerning the case; or
(3) Participating in any commercial activity concerning the case.
(b) A person convicted of a violation of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(c) For purposes of this Code section remuneration shall not be deemed to include customary and ordinary salary and benefits of the individual or customary and ordinary expenses paid for public appearances.
History
(Code 1981, § 16-10-98, enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 1310, § 1.)
Annotations
Law reviews. - For article commenting on the enactment of this Code section, see 14 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 81 (1997). OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Fingerprinting of offenders. - Offense covered by O.C.G.A. § 16-10-98 is not currently designated as an offense
requiring fingerprinting. 1997 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 97-330.
CHAPTER 11 OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY Sec.
Article 1 Treason and Other Subversive Activities
Sec.
PART 1
Article 2
Offenses Against Public Order
Treason. Insurrection. Inciting to insurrection. Advocating overthrow government.
of
PART 2
membership of relative in a subversive organization. Filing written statement.
Short title. Definitions. Special assistant attorney general for investigation and prosecution of subversive activities. Duties imposed on prosecuting attorneys, commissioner of public safety, sheriffs, and police to furnish information and assistance; establishment of special enforcement agencies. Maintenance of records by special assistant; classification of records. Grand jury investigations. Dissolution of subversive organizations; revocation of charter, funds, books, and records. Eligibility of subversive persons to hold office or position in government. Investigation of all state employees prior to appointment or employment; questionnaire; promulgation of orders, rules, and regulations. False swearing in written statement. Information concerning
Riot. Inciting to riot. Affray. Unlawful assembly. Preventing or disrupting lawful meetings, gatherings, or processions. Preventing or disrupting General Assembly sessions or other meetings of members; unlawful activities within the state capitol or certain Capitol Square buildings. Disorderly or disruptive conduct at any funeral or memorial service. Removal from campus or facility of unit of university system or school; failure to leave. Loitering or prowling. Terroristic threats and acts; penalties. Dissemination of information relating to terroristic acts. Wearing mask, hood, or device which conceals identity of wearer. Disorderly conduct. Harassing communications; venue; separate offenses; impact on free speech. Unlawful conduct during 9-1-1 call. Unlawful use of emergency exit door; penalty. Definitions; identification of minors; criminal offense. Public drunkenness. Refusal to relinquish telephone party line in case of
Sec.
Sec. emergency; false request on party line as to emergency; warning printed in telephone books. Obstructing highways, streets, sidewalks, or other public passages. Maintaining a disorderly house. Use of laser against aircraft.
Article 3
Invasions of Privacy
PART 1
quirements for recording and divulging conversations to which child under 18 years is a party; parental exception. Disclosure of stored wire or electronic communications; records; search warrants; issuance of subpoena; violation. Admissibility of evidence obtained in violation of part. Admissibility of privileged communications. Penalty for violations of part. Telephone records privacy protection.
WIRETAPPING, EAVESDROPPING, SURVEILLANCE, AND RELATED OFFENSES
PART 2 PREPARATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS
Definitions. Peeping Toms. Eavesdropping, surveillance, or intercepting communication which invades privacy of another; divulging private message. Possession, sale, or distribution of eavesdropping devices. Interception of wire or oral transmissions by law enforcement officers. Application and issuance of order authorizing installation and use of pen register or trap and trace device. Emergency situation and other grounds authorizing installation and use of pen register or trap and trace device prior to order; time for order approving installation or use. Emergency situation; application for an investigation warrant. License to intercept telephonic communications for business service improvement; regulatory powers of Georgia Public Service Commission. Interception of wire, oral, or electronic communication by party thereto; consent re-
‘‘Business of preparing federal or state income tax returns or assisting taxpayers in preparing such returns’’ defined. Disclosure of information obtained in business of preparing federal or state income tax returns or assisting in preparation. Contacting taxpayer to obtain written consent. Penalty for violations of part. PART 3 INVASION OF PRIVACY
Prohibition on nude or sexually explicit electronic transmissions. Use or installation of device to film underneath or through an individual’s clothing under certain circumstances.
Article 4 Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices PART 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Abandoning, discarding, or
CRIMES AND OFFENSES PART 2
Sec. leaving unattended containers which lock or fasten automatically; abandoning or discarding motor vehicle which does not have door or window removed. Furnishing knuckles or a knife to person under the age of 18 years.