Opinion
A24A1009
02-28-2024
JASPER VANCE v. THE STATE OF GEORGIA.
The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order:
In this direct appeal, Jasper Vance seeks review of the superior court's order denying his petition for release from the registration requirements of the State Sexual Offender Registry under OCGA § 42-1-19. We lack jurisdiction.
Appeals from orders of superior courts denying petitions for release under OCGA § 42-1-19 must be initiated by filing an application for discretionary review. OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (5.2), (b). "Compliance with the discretionary appeals procedure is jurisdictional." Smoak v. Dept. of Human Resources, 221 Ga.App. 257, 257 (471 S.E.2d 60) (1996). Vance's failure to follow the proper procedure deprives us of jurisdiction over this direct appeal, which is hereby DISMISSED.