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 … Continue reading
ATLANTA, Feb. 11, 2021 – Georgia Justice Project (GJP) is pleased to announce that Representative Bill Werkheiser (R-Glennville) has introduced legislation that will help low-income Georgians and returning citizens get their driver’s license reinstated so they can drive to work, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Last week at GJP, we came together as a staff to discuss and process the violent insurrection on the US Capitol by white supremacists. The event itself was shocking, but even more disturbing was how the rioters – mostly white … Continue reading
For nearly 35 years, GJP’s work has focused on Georgia’s criminal justice system, with the mission to make our state more just and equitable. This past year, GJP has reached more people than ever before. At this time, more than … Continue reading
For over a decade, Georgia Justice Project (GJP) has worked to expand record restriction (commonly known as “expungement”) in Georgia. We successfully advocated for several changes in the law since 2013, but a comprehensive solution for convictions was elusive. But … Continue reading
ATLANTA, August 6th, 2020 – Governor Kemp has signed legislation that will provide a process for rehabilitated Georgians to move beyond their criminal history by restricting and sealing certain conviction records – a process most states call expungement. SB 288 … Continue reading