History. Code 1981, § 17-12-12 , enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 191, § 1; Ga. L. 2008, p. 846, § 26/HB 1245.
Law reviews.
For article, “The Indigent Defendant in Georgia,” see 26 Ga. B.J. 395 (1964).
For note suggesting attorney’s due process right to be compensated for representing an indigent, see 16 Mercer L. Rev. 367 (1964).
For article supporting the adoption of comprehensive right to counsel legislation, see 3 Ga. St. B.J. 157 (1966).
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