This article shall become effective on January 1, 2005; provided, however, that the council and the circuit public defender selection panels shall be authorized to take administrative actions as may be necessary or appropriate to prepare for and phase-in full implementation of this article on or after December 31, 2003.
History. Code 1981, § 17-12-37 , enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 191, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 12 - Legal Defense for Indigents
§ 17-12-21. Qualifications for Public Defender Position
§ 17-12-25. Salary of Public Defender; Private Practice Prohibited
§ 17-12-25.1. Accountability Court Supplement
§ 17-12-26. Budget of the Council
§ 17-12-27. Appointment of Assistant Public Defenders; Salary; Promotions
§ 17-12-28. Appointment of Investigator; Role and Responsibilities; Compensation; Promotions
§ 17-12-29. Employment of Supplemental Personnel; Compensation
§ 17-12-30. Classification of Personnel; Responsibilities; Compensation; Local Supplements
§ 17-12-31. Employment of Additional Personnel
§ 17-12-32. Contracting With the Council for Personnel Paid by Local Government
§ 17-12-34. Pro Rata Sharing of Expenses and Resources by Counties in Each Circuit
§ 17-12-35. Acceptance of Other Funding
§ 17-12-36. Alternative Delivery System; Annual Review of Operations by Council; Record Keeping