In no event shall a prisoner file any action in forma pauperis in any court of this state if the prisoner has, on three or more prior occasions while he or she was incarcerated or detained in any facility, filed any action in any court of this state or of the United States that was dismissed on the grounds that such action was frivolous or malicious, unless the prisoner is under imminent danger of serious physical injury.
History. Code 1981, § 42-12-7.2 , enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 847, § 3; Ga. L. 2000, p. 136, § 42; Ga. L. 2017, p. 673, § 3-4/SB 149.
The 2017 amendment, effective July 1, 2017, near the middle, inserted “or of the United States” and deleted “subsequently” preceding “dismissed”.
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For note on 1999 enactment of this Code section, see 16 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 219 (1999).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 12 - Prison Litigation Reform
§ 42-12-2. Legislative Findings and Determinations
§ 42-12-4. Payment From Prisoner’s Inmate Account for Costs and Fees of Action Commenced by Prisoner
§ 42-12-5. In Forma Pauperis Procedure; Contents and Service of Affidavit; Judicial Determinations
§ 42-12-6. Determination as to Whether Prisoner’s Action Frivolous
§ 42-12-7. Deductions From Prisoner’s Accounts; Payment of Costs and Fees as Condition of Parole
§ 42-12-7.1. Payment of Fees From Prisoner’s Inmate Account Upon Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition