Marsy's Law for Georgia Passes!

On November 6, 2018, voters in Georgia passed Marsy’s Law overwhelmingly with over 80% of the vote!

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Marsy's Law will give Georgia's crime victims equal rights.

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Op Ed: The More You Know; the Safer You Are. Proposed Legislation Brings Georgia One Step Closer to a Statewide Automated Victim Notification System to Implement Victims’ Rights

By Professor Christine M. Scartz, University of Georgia School of Law Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Jane W. Wilson Family Justice Clinic and Marsy’s Law for Georgia Advisory Board Member

Spotlight on Meg Heap in Honor of Women’s History Month

Marsy’s Law for Georgia is honored to recognize Advisory Board member and victims’ advocate Meg Heap for Women’s History Month.

Marsy’s Law for Georgia Appoints Pierce Blitch as New Advisory Board Member

Pierce Blitch brings his expert legal experience to serve as the newest addition to Marsy’s Law for Georgia advisory board. Blitch will provide leadership and guidance alongside the entire board to advocate for Georgia’s crime victims’ equal rights. Blitch currently...

Sheriff’s Office Amends Procedure to Protect Family Violence Victims

Georgia is making progress with victims' rights! The Sheriff's office in Coweta County has amended its procedures and is training staff to notify victims of their rights. The new procedures are aimed at providing better protection for victims of domestic violence. ...

In Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Marsy’s Law for Georgia Honors Victims’ Rights Advocate Derek Marchman with Champion Award

President/Founder of Marchman Consulting Derek Marchman is a decorated victims’ rights advocate with more than 30 years of supporting victims’ rights in Georgia and the nation  

Marsy’s Law for Georgia Recognizes Cobb County Commission Chair and District Attorney with Champion Award During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

ATLANTA - April 28, 2023 - During the Cobb County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting on April 25, Marsy’s Law for Georgia was honored to present Cobb County Commission Chair Lisa Cupid and District Attorney Flynn Broady with its Champion Award Challenge...

Marsy’s Law for Georgia Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 23-29, with Proclamations and Champion Awards

ATLANTA - April 20, 2023 - Every year, Marsy’s Law for Georgia commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) with a campaign that highlights local victim-centered events, honors victim advocates, and raises awareness about victims’ rights in the state. This year’s NCVRW falls...

Marsy’s Law for Georgia Commemorates NCVRW

ATLANTA - April 20, 2023 - Every year, Marsy’s Law for Georgia commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) with a campaign that highlights local victim-centered events, honors victim advocates, and raises awareness about victims’ rights in the state.

Marsy’s Law for Georgia Was Passed in 2018, but the Work Continues

"We worked hard to get this bill passed. Many long days and long nights. Countless hours... I remember many days doing multiple events, going from one end of Georgia to the other end. We worked hard. We fought the good...

Muscogee County and the State of Georgia are Being Sued for Violating Rights Provided Under Marsy’s Law

Communication is key and nothing could be truer during a criminal investigation. Civil Rights Attorney Kianna Chennault of Atlanta has been hired by the family of Richard Collier to prosecute Muscogee County and the state of Georgia due to a...