O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A. § 17-17-11 (2019)
Right of victim to express opinion on disposition of accused’s case
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The prosecuting attorney shall offer the victim the opportunity to express the victim’s opinion on the disposition of an accused’s case, including the views of the victim regarding:
(1) Plea or sentence negotiations; and
(2) Participation in pretrial or post-conviction diversion programs. This provision shall not limit any other right created pursuant to state law.
History
Code 1981, § 17-17-11, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 385, § 2.