Georgia Code
Chapter 8 - Employment and Training of Peace Officers
§ 35-8-24. Training Requirements for Jail Officers and Juvenile Correctional Officers

History. Code 1981, § 35-8-24 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 880, § 2; Ga. L. 2008, p. 237, § 3/SB 373.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1998, “January 1, 1999,” was substituted for “the effective date of this Act” in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2), subsection (b), and subsection (d).
Editor’s notes.
For application of this statute in 2020, see Executive Order 04.20.20.02.
A listing of Executive Orders issued in 2020 and 2021 can be found at https://gov.georgia.gov/executive-action/executive-orders.

Structure Georgia Code

Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies

Chapter 8 - Employment and Training of Peace Officers

§ 35-8-1. Short Title

§ 35-8-2. Definitions

§ 35-8-3. Establishment of Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; Membership; Organization; Administrative Assignment to Department of Public Safety

§ 35-8-4. Officers of Council; Quorum; Minutes of Meetings and Records; Reports to Governor and General Assembly

§ 35-8-5. Compensation of Members of Council

§ 35-8-6. Appointment of Executive Director of Council; Contracts for Services; Personnel; Investigators; Subpoenas; Funding; Gifts, Grants, or Donations

§ 35-8-7. Powers and Duties of Council Generally

§ 35-8-7.1. Authority of Council to Refuse Certificate to Applicant or to Discipline Council Certified Officer or Exempt Officer; Grounds; Restoration of Certificate; Emergency Suspension of Certification; Notice of Investigation; Retention of Record...

§ 35-8-7.2. Administrative Procedure; Hearings; Review

§ 35-8-7.3. Civil Suits by Peace Officers

§ 35-8-7.4. Bias Motivated Intimidation of First Responders; Prosecution and Penalty

§ 35-8-8. Requirements for Appointment or Certification of Persons as Peace Officers and Preemployment Attendance at Basic Training Course; “Employment Related Information” Defined

§ 35-8-9. Completion of Basic Training Course Required; Acceptance of Other Instruction; Effect of Failure to Complete Basic Training Requirements; Limitation

§ 35-8-10. Applicability and Effect of Certification Requirements Generally; Requirements as to Exempt Persons

§ 35-8-11. Basic Course to Be Completed at Schools Certified by Council

§ 35-8-12. Certification to Use Speed Detection Devices; Withdrawal or Suspension of Certificate

§ 35-8-13.1. Training and Certification of Municipal Probation Officers

§ 35-8-15. Preparation and Maintenance of Employment Records by Law Enforcement Units and Council; Release of Records

§ 35-8-16. Effect of Standards and Training Requirements Provided in Chapter; Adoption of Additional Requirements by Law Enforcement Units

§ 35-8-17. Effect of Peace Officer’s Failure to Comply With Chapter Generally; Civil Actions Against Noncomplying Peace Officers and Law Enforcement Units

§ 35-8-18. Applicability of Chapter to Emergency Peace Officers

§ 35-8-19. Appointment of Citizen of Adjoining State as Peace Officer

§ 35-8-20. Training Requirements for Police Chiefs, Department Heads, and Wardens; Effect of Failure to Fulfill Training Requirement; Waiver of Requirements

§ 35-8-20.1. Training for Police Chiefs and Department Heads Appointed After June 30, 1999; Waivers

§ 35-8-21. Training Requirements for Peace Officers; Waiver; Exemption for Retired Peace Officers; Confirmation of Training

§ 35-8-21.1. Use of Retired Peace and Correctional Officers in Emergency or Disaster; Training; Immunities; Compensation; Power of Arrest

§ 35-8-22. Reimbursement of Training Expenses by Subsequent Employer of Peace Officer; Collection Procedure; Required Documentation

§ 35-8-23. Basic Training Course for Communications Officers; Certification Requirements; Duties of Council; Rules and Regulations

§ 35-8-24. Training Requirements for Jail Officers and Juvenile Correctional Officers

§ 35-8-25. Training and Certification of Bomb Technicians, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, and Animal Handlers; Intergovernmental Assistance Agreements

§ 35-8-26. [For Effective Date, See note.] Taser and Electronic Control Weapons; Requirements for Use; Establishment of Policies; Training

§ 35-8-27. Training Requirements for School Resource Officers