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This page is a current-reference page for 16-8-9. Theft by bringing stolen property into state.. Match the facts to the statutory language and verify local charging practice for enhancements or related offenses.
O.C.G.A. section
16-8-9. Theft by bringing stolen property into state.
Officer field notes
- Identify the exact statutory element supported by the facts; do not rely on the code number alone.
- Document victim/suspect relationship, location, injury/property details, value, weapons, statements, video, and witness evidence when relevant.
- Check family violence, weapon, school zone, prior-conviction, protected-victim, and felony/misdemeanor enhancement issues before final charging.
Report articulation tips
- Use concrete observed facts and quotes instead of conclusions.
- Tie each charge to the element it proves: act, intent/knowledge, victim/property, location, value, injury, or prohibited status.
- If probable cause depends on statements, video, records, or victim/witness identification, identify the source clearly.
Current statutory text
16-8-9. Theft by bringing stolen property into state.
A person commits the offense of theft by bringing stolen property into this state when he brings into this state any property which he knows or should know has been stolen in another state.
(Ga. L. 1918, p. 272, § 2; Code 1933, § 26-2622; Code 1933, § 26-1815, enacted by Ga. L. 1972, p. 841, § 1.)
Law reviews.
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For survey article on criminal law and procedure, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 89 (1982).
Source / verification note: Updated from the Georgia Code public CIC/Lexis-linked source snapshot used for this audit. Verify court-sensitive decisions against the official Georgia Code and agency policy. Last reviewed: 2026-05-23.