Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 42-9-3. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term:
History. Ga. L. 2015, p. 422, § 5-81/HB 310.
The 2015 amendment, effective July 1, 2015, substituted the present provisions of this Code section for the former provisions which read: “As used in this chapter, the term ‘board’ means the State Board of Pardons and Paroles.” See Editor’s notes for applicability.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2015, p. 422, § 6-1/HB 310, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “This Act shall become effective July 1, 2015, and shall apply to sentences entered on or after such date.”
Law reviews.
For article on the 2015 amendment of this Code section, see 32 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 231 (2015).

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 42 - Penal Institutions

Chapter 9 - Pardons and Paroles

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 42-9-1. Declaration of Legislative Policy

§ 42-9-2. Creation of Board

§ 42-9-3. Definitions

§ 42-9-4. Appointments to Board When Senate Not in Session

§ 42-9-5. Compensation of Board Members

§ 42-9-6. Board Chairman

§ 42-9-7. Board Quorum

§ 42-9-8. Official Board Seal

§ 42-9-9. Board Employees; “Disability” Defined; Awarding of Badges

§ 42-9-9.1. Assistance to Law Enforcement, Correctional, or Homeland Security Agencies; Conferring Powers of Law Enforcement Officers by the Board

§ 42-9-10. Legal Adviser of Board

§ 42-9-11. Office Quarters for Board; Supplies and Equipment

§ 42-9-12. Appointment of Replacement for Incapacitated Member; Calling of Appointing Council by Governor; Immunity of Council From Civil or Criminal Liability

§ 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

§ 42-9-17. Appearance Before Board by Members of General Assembly or Other Elected or Appointed Officials on Behalf of Persons Under the Jurisdiction of the Board

§ 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

§ 42-9-21. Supervision of Persons Placed on Parole or Other Conditional Release; Contracts for Services and Programs; Collection of Sums for Restitution

§ 42-9-22. Construction of Chapter