News & Events

The deadline to register to vote for the November 18th General Election is October 9th!  Spread the word!  CAN I VOTE? Frequently Asked Questions on Voter Eligibility by People With Criminal Records in Georgia Can I vote in Georgia if I have been arrested? … Continue reading →

John Doe v. The State of Georgia On September 6, 2018, The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed the ruling of a Bulloch County judge who refused to seal a criminal record for a youthful marijuana arrest, which resulted in the charges being … Continue reading →

Georgia Justice Project is partnering with the Georgia Department of Community Supervision to provide presentations to those with a criminal record and service providers in 8 counties across the state. The presentations are free and will focus on understanding criminal … Continue reading →

GJP’s next Criminal Records CLE will take place at Dentons US LLP on October 2nd, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.  Dentons US LLP 303 Peachtree St. NE Suite 5300 Atlanta, GA 30308 Register by September 26th. If you … Continue reading →

On Saturday, August 11th, GJP partnered with the Fulton County Solicitor General’s Office for a Restorative Justice Expungement Summit. We are grateful for the many counties across Georgia hosting their own record restriction summits. These events streamline the costly and time-intensive process … Continue reading →

On July 13th, Georgia Justice Project gathered with staff, volunteers, and clients current and former for our annual Back to School Initiative. For over 15 years, GJP has held this summer event to catch up with members of the GJP … Continue reading →

GJP is partnering with Clayton County for the 2018 Criminal Record Restriction Summit and Job Fair. Applicants should go https://restorativejustice.claytoncountyga.gov/ by August 6th. Please note that no applications will be accepted at the summit. In order to qualify, applicants who have been … Continue reading →