History. Code 1981, § 17-12-3 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 91, § 1/HB 238; Ga. L. 2015, p. 519, § 7-3/HB 328.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2011, p. 91, § 1/HB 238, repealed former Code Section 17-12-3 , pertaining to the creation and membership of the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, and enacted the present Code section, effective July 1, 2011. The former Code section was based on Code 1981, § 17-12-3 , enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 191, § 1; Ga. L. 2004, p. 631, § 17; Ga. L. 2004, Ex. Sess., p. ES3, § 11/HB 1EX; Ga. L. 2006, p. 752, § 5/SB 503; Ga. L. 2008, p. 846, § 16/HB 1245.
U.S. Code.
Right to and assignment of counsel, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 44.
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