Georgia recently passed two bills that significantly expand criminal record clearing options for individuals who were convicted – SB 288 and SB 435. Georgia Justice Project took the lead in advocating for and drafting SB 288, which becomes effective January … 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
Georgia Justice Project (GJP) stands in solidarity with those who are lifting their voices to decry the recent incidents of racially-motivated violence against people of color. We stand with the families and communities of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery … Continue reading
Georgia Justice Project has joined with other national and state organizations to call for the release of certain individuals from jails and prisons to minimize the threat to the health and lives of people who are incarcerated, but we are … Continue reading
Health Information General COVID-19 Information: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention World Health Organization City of Atlanta has also created a site in response to COVID-19 that includes a timeline, list of resources, and information on how to be tested … Continue reading
As people across the nation are experiencing uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this is a particularly challenging time for the 4.3 million people who have a Georgia criminal history, who were already experiencing unemployment, housing insecurities and … Continue reading