Georgia Statutes

§ 16-15-9 — Commission of offense admissible as evidence of existence of criminal street gang

Georgia § 16-15-9

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O.C.G.A. § 16-15-9 (2026).

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For the purpose of proving the existence of a criminal street gang and criminal gang activity, the commission, adjudication, or conviction of any offense enumerated in paragraph (1) of Code Section 16-15-3 by any member or associate of a criminal street gang shall be admissible in any trial or proceeding. Evidence offered under this Code section shall not be subject to the restrictions in paragraph (22) of Code Section 24-8-803 .

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Legislative History

Amended by 2016 Ga. Laws 606,§ 5, eff. 5/3/2016. Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 406,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2010. Added by 2006 Ga. Laws 616,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2006.

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