History. Code 1981, § 17-5-56 , enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 247, § 3; Ga. L. 2008, p. 486, § 2/HB 1297; Ga. L. 2011, p. 264, § 1-3/SB 80.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2011, p. 264, § 1-1/SB 80, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “This Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘Johnia Berry Act.’ ”
Law reviews.
For note on the 2003 enactment of this Code section, see 20 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 119 (2003).
For annual survey on criminal law, see 64 Mercer L. Rev. 83 (2012).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures
Article 3 - Disposition of Property Seized
§ 17-5-53. Disposition of Devices With Historical or Instructional Value
§ 17-5-54. Definitions; Disposition of Personal Property in Custody of Law Enforcement Agency
§ 17-5-56. Maintenance of Physical Evidence Containing Biological Material