Any defendant who has been convicted of a felony and sentenced to death or life imprisonment shall not be made a trusty at any penal institution or facility in this state during the time that his case is on appeal. The defendant shall be confined in the same manner as other prisoners.
History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1429, § 2.
Cross references.
Death penalty generally, § 17-10-30 et seq.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 42-1-4. Work-Release Programs for County Prisoners
§ 42-1-5. Use of Inmate for Private Gain
§ 42-1-9. Work-Release, Educational, and Habilitative Programs for County Prisoners
§ 42-1-10. Preliminary Urine Screen Drug Tests
§ 42-1-11. Notification of Crime Victim of Impending Release of Offender From Imprisonment
§ 42-1-11.2. Advice on Employment of Attorney Prohibited; Penalty
§ 42-1-11.3. Treatment of Pregnant and Postpartum Female Inmates