The Governor shall have no authority or power whatever over the granting of pardons or paroles.
History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 21; Ga. L. 1983, p. 500, § 7.
Cross references.
Imposition and review of death sentences generally, § 17-10-30 et seq.
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 2 - Grants of Pardons, Paroles, and Other Relief
§ 42-9-39. Restrictions on Relief for Person Serving a Second Life Sentence
§ 42-9-40. Parole Guidelines System
§ 42-9-42.1. Use of Hiv Test Results in Granting Relief From Sentence; Conditions
§ 42-9-43.1. Citizenship Status of Prisoner; Deportation
§ 42-9-45. General Rule-Making Power
§ 42-9-47. Notification of Decision to Parole Inmate
§ 42-9-48. Arrest of Parolee or Conditional Release Violator
§ 42-9-54. Effect of Pardons Upon Civil and Political Disabilities; Conditional Pardons Prohibited
§ 42-9-55. Cooperation by Jails or Correctional Institutions With Board
§ 42-9-56. Restriction on Governor’s Powers
§ 42-9-57. Effect of Chapter on Probation Power of Courts; Cooperation by Board With the Department
§ 42-9-58. Effect of Chapter on Other Laws Respecting Parole and Probation
§ 42-9-59. Effect of Chapter on Previously Granted Pardons, Paroles, and Probations
§ 42-9-61. Request for Report; Disclosure’s Impact on Confidentiality