(Effective January 1, 2021) Admission of Criminal History Record Information

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  1. As used in this Code section, the term "criminal history record information" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-3-30.
  2. In a civil proceeding against an employer, its employees, or its agents based on the conduct of an employee or former employee, criminal history record information shall not be admissible if:
    1. The nature of such criminal history record information is not relevant to the facts underlying such proceeding or the veracity of the witness;
    2. Prior to the act giving rise to such proceedings, criminal history record information was restricted or sealed as provided in Code Section 35-3-37, or a pardon for such conduct was granted; or
    3. Such criminal history information is for an arrest or charge that did not result in a conviction.

(Code 1981, §24-4-419, enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 753, § 3-1/SB 288.)


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