History. Code 1933, § 50-127, enacted by Ga. L. 1967, p. 835, § 3; Ga. L. 1975, p. 1143, § 2; Ga. L. 1982, p. 786, §§ 2, 4; Ga. L. 1995, p. 381, § 6; Ga. L. 2004, p. 917, § 3.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 1982, p. 786, § 5, not codified by the General Assembly, declared that that Act is inapplicable to habeas corpus petitions filed prior to January 1, 1983.
Ga. L. 1995, p. 381, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “This Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘Death Penalty Habeas Corpus Reform Act of 1995.’ ”
Ga. L. 1995, p. 381, § 2, not codified by the General Assembly, provides for legislative intent and purpose for this Act.
Law reviews.
For annual survey of death penalty law, see 58 Mercer L. Rev. 111 (2006).
Structure Georgia Code
Article 2 - Procedure for Persons Under Sentence of State Court of Record
§ 9-14-41. Article as Exclusive Procedure
§ 9-14-42. Grounds for Writ; Waiver of Objection to Jury Composition
§ 9-14-43. Jurisdiction and Venue
§ 9-14-44. Petition — Contents and Verification
§ 9-14-46. Custody and Production of Petitioner
§ 9-14-47. Time for Answer and Hearing
§ 9-14-49. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
§ 9-14-50. Transcription of Proceedings
§ 9-14-51. Effect of Failure to Raise Grounds for Relief in Original or Amended Petition
§ 9-14-53. Reimbursement to Counties for Habeas Corpus Costs