Atlanta, GA asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Georgia

Q: In Georgia , is it possible to use a recorded conversation with a crime victim suspect on a phone.

I have a witness who has been working with local police and the owner of a commerical business that failed to provide adequate security. IE for an assaulted employee.

Full confession of the intent to make the case become " IGNORED BY THE OWNER LAW ENFORCEMENT BRIBES."

I have been trying to get a little more clarity on the way the 2 party cell conversation recording legality.In GA .

1 Lawyer Answer
Ecleynne Mercy
Ecleynne Mercy
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: Although a statute prohibits the recording or taping of private telephone conversations, it does not prohibit a party to the conversation from recording it. O.C.G.A. §§ 16-11-62, 16-11-66(a).

Which means if you are a part of the conversation, you can record it. But if you just recording other peoples conversation, you can NOT record it.

I hope this helps.

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