History. Code 1981, § 17-12-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 191, § 1; Ga. L. 2007, p. 65, § 1/SB 139; Ga. L. 2015, p. 519, § 7-1/HB 328.
Cross references.
Appointment of counsel for indigent defendants, Uniform Superior Court Rules, Rule 29.
U.S. Code.
Right to and assignment of counsel, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 44.
Law reviews.
For survey article on criminal law, see 59 Mercer L. Rev. 89 (2007).
For survey article on legal ethics, see 59 Mercer L. Rev. 253 (2007).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 12 - Legal Defense for Indigents
Article 1 - Georgia Public Defender Council
§ 17-12-1. Short Title; Georgia Public Defender Council; Responsibilities
§ 17-12-3. Council Created; Membership
§ 17-12-4. Authority of Council; Annual Audit
§ 17-12-5. Director; Qualifications; Powers and Responsibilities
§ 17-12-6. Assistance of Council to Public Defenders
§ 17-12-7. Councilmembers; Responsibilities; Voting; Removal; Quorum; Meetings; Officers; Expenses
§ 17-12-9. Continuing Legal Education for Public Defenders and Staff
§ 17-12-10.1. Legislative Oversight Committee Created; Membership; Audits
§ 17-12-11. Mental Health Advocacy Division; Duties, Responsibilities, and Management
§ 17-12-12. Georgia Capital Defender Division; Duties, Responsibilities, and Management