O.C.G.A. § 24-4-419 (2019)
Admissibility of criminal history record information
(a) As used in this Code section, the term “criminal history record information” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section
(b) In a civil proceeding against an employer, its employees, or its agents based on the conduct of an employee or former employee, criminal history record information shall not be admissible if:
(1) The nature of such criminal history record information is not relevant to the facts underlying such proceeding or the veracity of the witness;
(2) Prior to the act giving rise to such proceedings, criminal history record information was restricted or sealed as provided in Code Section 35-3-37, or a pardon for such conduct was granted; or
(3) Such criminal history information is for an arrest or charge that did not result in a conviction.
History
Code 1981, § 24-4-419, enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 753, § 3-1/SB 288. Effective date. This Code section became effective January 1, 2021.
Annotations
Law reviews. For article with annual survey on labor and employment law, see 73 Mercer L. Rev. 137 (2021).
CHAPTER 5 PRIVILEGES Sec.
Certain communications privileged. Communications to clergy privileged. Husband and wife as witnesses for and against each other in criminal proceedings. Law enforcement officer or nonsworn employee of law enforcement agency testimony. Party or witness privilege. Privilege against self-incrimination; testimony of accused in criminal case.
Law reviews. For article, “Evidence,” see 27 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 1 (2011).
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Grant of immunity; contempt. Qualified privilege for news gathering or dissemination. Communications between victim of family violence or sexual assault and agents providing services to such victim; termination of privilege. Privileged communications between law enforcement officers and peer counselors.
For article on the 2011 enactment of this chapter, see 28 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 1 (2011).