Georgia
Official Georgia programs that can help protect your privacy, and where to find legal help. Each program decides who qualifies, so check its page for the details.
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Keep your home address private
Georgia's Safe at Home program, run by the Secretary of State, gives participants a legal substitute address and a mail forwarding service.1
- It is for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, stalking, or other eligible people whose safety could be at risk if their home address became public.1
- Participants contact the state and local agencies they deal with to start masking their address. Private companies don't have to accept the substitute address, but some will if asked.1
- You can apply with help from an advocate or apply on your own.1
Help for victims of crime
The Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program, run by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, helps eligible victims and their families with certain costs related to a crime, such as medical bills, lost earnings, or counseling.2 It may help when other resources have run out. The program decides who qualifies.3
Find a lawyer
This site does not give legal advice. For advice about your situation, talk to a licensed Georgia lawyer.
- The State Bar of Georgia does not refer people to lawyers itself. It points people to local and voluntary bar associations that offer referrals, and to a list of approved referral services.4
- If you have a low income, you may be able to get free legal help. The State Bar points people to GeorgiaLegalAid.org, a directory of free civil legal help programs.5
Sources
- Georgia Secretary of State. "Safe At Home FAQ." sos.ga.gov
- Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. "Victims Compensation FAQ" (PDF). cjcc.georgia.gov (pdf)
- Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. "For Victims." cjcc.georgia.gov
- State Bar of Georgia. "Find a Lawyer." gabar.org
- State Bar of Georgia. "Legal Aid/Pro Bono Resource Center." gabar.org