Andrew John Voight v. State

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia ATLANTA,____________________ January 08, 2026 The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order: A26A0932. ANDREW JOHN VOIGHT v. THE STATE.

Andrew John Voight entered into a non-negotiated plea agreement with the State, pursuant to which he pleaded guilty to 10 counts of sexual exploitation of children. On October 9, 2025, the trial court entered a judgment of conviction and sentenced Voight to a term of 100 years, with 85 years to be served in confinement and the balance on probation. Voight then filed this direct appeal. We lack jurisdiction.

Effective May 14, 2025, a defendant seeking to appeal a conviction entered following a guilty plea must file an application for discretionary appeal. See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(5.3); see also Hester v. State, __ Ga. App. __ (Case No. A26A0903, Dec. 11, 2025). “Compliance with the discretionary appeals procedure is jurisdictional.”

Hair Restoration Specialists v. State of Ga., 360 Ga. App. 901, 903 (862 SE2d 564) (2021) (citation and punctuation omitted). And “[f]ailure to file an application when one is necessary requires that the appeal be dismissed.” Evans v. Jackson, 368 Ga. App. 170, 173 (1) (889 SE2d 343) (2023) (citation and punctuation omitted).

Consequently, this appeal is hereby DISMISSED.

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia Clerk’s Office, Atlanta,____________________ 01/08/2026 I certify that the above is a true extract from the minutes of the Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Witness my signature and the seal of said court hereto affixed the day and year last above written.

, Clerk.