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Probation Reform Bill SB 105 Passes Georgia House & Senate!
Posted On April 5, 2021 in News, Featured

Wonderful news! Probation reform bill SB 105 passed both the Georgia House and Senate and is on its way to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. SB 105, a bill championed by Georgia Justice Project, provides a uniform pathway to early termination of probation for Georgians serving a felony probation sentence who have demonstrated they no longer require supervision. This new law creates clarity and consistency across the three existing early termination pathways already in Georgia law. If … read more Probation Reform Bill SB 105 Passes Georgia House & Senate!→

SB 105 Passed Judicial Committee!
Posted On February 18, 2021 in News

GREAT NEWS!  SB 105, the probation reform bill that GJP drafted, PASSED the Senate Judiciary Committee!    1 in 18 Georgians are under community supervision (probation and parole) compared to 1 in 58 nationally.  The average probation sentence in Georgia is three times longer than the national average.  And like other parts of the criminal justice system, there is massive racial disparity in who is serving a felony probation sentence in Georgia.  SB 105 creates a unified process with clear criteria … read more SB 105 Passed Judicial Committee!→

Probation Reform Bill SB 105 Introduced
Posted On February 9, 2021 in News, Featured

ATLANTA, February 9, 2021 – Georgia Justice Project (GJP) is pleased to announce that Senator Brian Strickland (R-McDonough) has introduced legislation that will positively impact thousands of individuals serving a probation sentence in Georgia. Senate Bill 105 (SB 105) provides a unified process by which individuals that have served at least three years on probation and have successfully met a list of eligibility criteria can seek early termination of their probation sentence. Georgia has more individuals on community supervision (probation … read more Probation Reform Bill SB 105 Introduced→

Volunteer Success Story – Al Adams
Posted On January 15, 2021 in Client Stories

We have an exciting update to a GJP success story to share! Recently, we shared news of a GJP appellate victory with the help of GJP volunteer attorney Al Adams (retired partner from Holland & Knight) that highlights the invaluable work our volunteer attorneys do to help our clients move beyond their criminal history and access opportunity. After Al’s tireless work, the Georgia Court of Appeals granted GJP’s request to reverse the Pulaski County Superior Court’s decision to deny GJP … read more Volunteer Success Story – Al Adams→

Client Story – JT
Posted On January 15, 2021 in Client Stories

JT first came to GJP last year for help. A 17-year-old teen already caught in the revolving door of crime and poverty, he was motivated but struggling to stay on his track toward a better future. JT had a precarious start in life. Raised by his great-grandmother, JT had little connection with his biological parents, and found himself caught up in the juvenile justice system at a young age. JT had only completed school through the 10th grade, but was … read more Client Story – JT→

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