Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 42-5-20. Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program

The department shall provide within the correctional system an Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program. The program shall be made available to every person sentenced to the custody of the state whose criminal offense or history indicates alcohol or drug involvement; provided, however, that the provisions of this Code section shall not apply to a person who has been sentenced to the punishment of death or those deemed mentally incompetent.
History. Code 1981, § 42-5-20 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 625, § 1.
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For note on the 1995 enactment of this Code section, see 12 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 301 (1995).

Structure Georgia Code

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