Georgia Statutes
§ 17-14-2 — Definitions
Georgia § 17-14-2
JurisdictionGeorgia
Title17
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Bluebook
O.C.G.A. § 17-14-2 (2026).
Text
As used in this article, the term:
(1)"Conviction" means an adjudication of guilt of or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to the commission of an offense against the laws of this state. Such term includes any such conviction or plea, notwithstanding the fact that sentence was imposed pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42. Such term also includes the adjudication or plea of a juvenile to the commission of an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime under the laws of this state.
(2)"Damages" means all special damages which a victim could recover against an offender in a civil action, including a wrongful death action, based on the same act or acts for which the offender is sentenced, except punitive damages and damages for pain and suffering, mental anguish,
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Legislative History
Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 73,§ 5-35, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 127,§ 4-19, eff. 1/1/2014. Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 20,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2005.
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Bluebook (online)
Georgia § 17-14-2, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ga/17-14-2.