Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 42-5-19. Penalty for Violating Code Section 42-5-16 or 42-5-17

Any person who violates Code Section 42-5-16 or 42-5-17 shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than one nor more than five years.
History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 45, § 1; Ga. L. 1976, p. 1506, § 1; Ga. L. 2008, p. 533, § 2/SB 366.

Structure Georgia Code

Title 42 - Penal Institutions

Chapter 5 - Correctional Institutions of State and Counties

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 42-5-1. Definitions

§ 42-5-2. Responsibilities of Governmental Unit With Custody of Inmate; Costs of Emergency and Follow-Up Care; Access to Medical Services or Hospital Care; Hospital Requirements for Providing Emergency Health Care Services to State Inmates

§ 42-5-3. Department’s Responsibility for Trial Costs and Expenses

§ 42-5-4. Payment of Trial Costs and Expenses

§ 42-5-5. Reimbursement of Court Costs and Transportation and Detention Expenses Incurred in Trying Escapees From State Correctional Institutions

§ 42-5-6. Participation by County Correctional Institutions in State Purchasing Contracts

§ 42-5-7. Sudden or Unusual Death of Inmate

§ 42-5-8. Notification Upon Escape of Inmate

§ 42-5-9. Notification of Projected Release Date of Inmate

§ 42-5-10. Promulgation of Rules Governing Plans and Specifications for New Correctional Institutions; Certification of Acceptability of Old Facilities by State Fire Marshal

§ 42-5-11. General Prohibition Against Receipt of Remuneration in Regard to Assignment, Transfer, or Status of Inmate

§ 42-5-12. Receipt of Remuneration by State Officials in Regard to Assignment, Transfer, or Status of Inmate

§ 42-5-13. Record of Person Contacting Commissioner, Department, or Board on Behalf of Inmate

§ 42-5-14. Establishment of Guard Lines and Signs at State or County Correctional Institutions

§ 42-5-15. Crossing of Guard Lines With Weapons, Intoxicants, or Drugs Without Consent of Warden or Superintendent

§ 42-5-16. Trading With Inmates Without Consent of Warden or Superintendent

§ 42-5-17. Loitering Near Inmates After Being Ordered to Desist

§ 42-5-18. Items Prohibited for Possession by Inmates; Warden’s Authorization; Penalty; Use of Unmanned Aircraft to Accomplish Violations

§ 42-5-19. Penalty for Violating Code Section 42-5-16 or 42-5-17

§ 42-5-20. Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program

§ 42-5-21. Family Violence Counseling Program