Pursuant to Article IV, Section II, Paragraph I of the Georgia Constitution, there shall be a State Board of Pardons and Paroles, which shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation of the Senate.
History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 1; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1069, § 12; Ga. L. 1973, p. 157, § 1; Ga. L. 1983, p. 500, § 2; Ga. L. 1985, p. 283, § 1; Ga. L. 1999, p. 867, § 1.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 1983, p. 500, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides as follows: “It is the intent of this Act to implement certain changes required by Article IV, Section II of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 9 - Pardons and Paroles
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 42-9-1. Declaration of Legislative Policy
§ 42-9-4. Appointments to Board When Senate Not in Session
§ 42-9-5. Compensation of Board Members
§ 42-9-9. Board Employees; “Disability” Defined; Awarding of Badges
§ 42-9-10. Legal Adviser of Board
§ 42-9-11. Office Quarters for Board; Supplies and Equipment
§ 42-9-13. Reinstatement of Incapacitated Member Upon Recovery
§ 42-9-14. Removal of Board Members for Cause
§ 42-9-15. Conflicts of Interest by Members or Employees of Board
§ 42-9-16. Persons Permitted to Appear or Practice Before Board for Remuneration Generally
§ 42-9-18. Maintenance of Records of Persons Contacting Members of Board on Behalf of Inmates
§ 42-9-19. Annual Report of Board
§ 42-9-20. General Duties of Board
§ 42-9-20.1. Public Access to Information Regarding Paroled Felons Residing Within State