History. Code 1981, § 17-12-5 , enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 191, § 1; Ga. L. 2004, p. 631, § 17; Ga. L. 2008, p. 846, § 18/HB 1245; Ga. L. 2011, p. 91, § 3/HB 238; Ga. L. 2015, p. 519, § 7-4/HB 328.
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