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O.C.G.A. § 17-15-5: Criminal Procedure — O.C.G.A. § 17-15-5
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This statute establishes procedures for crime victims or their representatives to file claims for awards, with a three-year filing deadline measured from the crime or victim's death, with extensions available for minors and upon good cause.
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