Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Georgia 2018 General Election in Georgia.
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Get StartedA “yes” vote makes the rights of crime victims constitutionally protected in Georgia.
A “no” vote does not constitutionally protect crime victims' rights in Georgia. It does not change existing state law governing the rights of victims or the accused.
According to Marshy's Law For Georgia, every state constitution and the federal constitution give rights to people accused of crimes. But, these rights are not given to victims of crimes. Passing this would allow victims of crimes to have the same rights as those who may have committed them., in support of Amendment 4 (Learn more)
According to the Marietta Daily Journal, while victims' rights are protected under Georgia law, these laws lack an enforcement mechanism. The proposed amendment would provide stronger protections for victims' rights., in support of Amendment 4 (Learn more)
According to the ACLU, the proposed amendment is overly vague and could increase the likelihood of convicting an innocent defendant., in opposition to Amendment 4 (Learn more)
According to Benita M. Dodd of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, this amendment would hurt the rights of the accused because it assumes guilt. Victims’ rights are also protected under state law, so adding them to the constitution will not change the way victims are treated., in opposition to Amendment 4 (Learn more)
This measure would add the rights of crime victims to the Georgia Constitution.
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