HIV Criminalization: Georgia, USA

State

Georgia

HIV Specific “Prosecuting” Statute(s)?

Yes

Number of PLWHA in the state

32,194

# Times Charges Filed under HIV-specific statutes

19

# Different Individuals Convicted

11

Statute Number

Ga. Code Ann., § 16-5-60 (d)

Statute Title

Reckless conduct; HIV infected persons

Statute Number

Ga. Code Ann., § 16-5-60 (c)

Maximum Penalty Per Charge

20 years

Statute Title

Reckless conduct; HIV infected persons

Maximum Penalty Per Charge

10 years