Georgia Code
Chapter 10 - Sentence and Punishment
Article 1 - Procedure for Sentencing and Imposition of Punishment

§ 17-10-1. Fixing of Sentence; Suspension or Probation of Sentence; Change in Sentence; Eligibility for Parole; Prohibited Modifications; Exceptions - (A) “Developmental disability” shall have the same meaning as set...

§ 17-10-1.1. Judicial Consideration of Victim Impact Statement; Form Document; Manner of Rebuttal; Effect of Noncompliance; No Creation of Cause of Action or Right of Appeal - History. Code 1981, § 17-10-1.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-10-1.2. Oral Victim Impact Statement; Presentation of Evidence; Cross-Examination and Rebuttal by Defendant; Effect of Noncompliance; No Creation of Cause of Action or Right of Appeal - History. Code 1981, § 17-10-1.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-10-1.3. Factoring Into Sentencing Determinations Citizenship Status of Convict - History. Code 1981, § 17-10-1.3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-10-1.4. Split Sentence - History. Code 1981, § 17-10-1.4 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-10-2. Conduct of Presentence Hearings in Felony Cases; Effect of Reversal for Error in Presentence Hearing - History. Code 1933, § 27-2503, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...

§ 17-10-3. Punishment for Misdemeanors Generally - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 4209; Ga. L. 1865-66, p....

§ 17-10-3.1. Punishment for Violations of Code Section 40-6-391 - History. Code 1981, § 17-10-3.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-10-4. Punishment for Misdemeanors of a High and Aggravated Nature - History. Code 1933, § 27-2506.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1970,...

§ 17-10-5. Imposition of Misdemeanor Punishment for Felonies Punishable by Imprisonment for Term of Ten Years or Less - When a defendant is found guilty of a felony punishable...

§ 17-10-6.1. Punishment for Serious Violent Offenders; Authorization for Reduction in Mandatory Minimum Sentencing - shall, unless sentenced to life imprisonment, be a split sentence...

§ 17-10-6.2. Punishment for Sexual Offenders - History. Code 1981, § 17-10-6.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-10-6.3. Disposition of Cases Currently Under Review by Three-Judge Panel; Duties and Responsibilities of the President of the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia With Respect to Abolishing the Three-Judge Panel - History. Code 1981, § 17-10-6.3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-10-7. Punishment of Repeat Offenders; Punishment and Eligibility for Parole of Persons Convicted of Fourth Felony Offense - (b.1) Subsections (a) and (c) of this Code section shall...

§ 17-10-8. Payment of Fine in Felony Case; Rebate or Refund of Fine Not Permitted Upon Revocation of Probation - History. Ga. L. 1957, p. 477, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 17-10-8.1. Fee for Legal Defense Services as Condition of Probation - In any case in which a defendant receives legal defense...

§ 17-10-9. Specification by Judge Imposing Sentence of Time From Which Penal Sentence to Run; Effect of Appeal - History. Ga. L. 1931, p. 165, § 1; Code 1933,...

§ 17-10-9.1. Voluntary Surrender to County Jail or Correctional Institution; Release of Defendant - (5.1) Home invasion in any degree; is sentenced to a...

§ 17-10-10. Concurrent Sentences - History. Laws 1833, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 836; Code 1863,...

§ 17-10-11. Granting of Credit Generally; Exceptions; Use in Determining Parole Eligibility; Applicability of Code Section - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 692, §§ 1, 2; Ga....

§ 17-10-12. Affidavit Specifying Number of Days Spent in Confinement; Disposition of Affidavit; Granting of Credit to Defendant - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 692, §§ 3, 4; Ga....

§ 17-10-13. Legal Adjudication of Guilt in Court Having Jurisdiction to Precede Assessment of Punishment - The punishments prescribed by this Code shall be assessed only...

§ 17-10-14. Committal of Person Under 17 Convicted of Felony - History. Code 1981, § 17-10-14 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-10-15. Aids Transmitting Crimes; Requiring Defendant to Submit to Hiv Test; Report of Results - History. Code 1981, § 17-10-15 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-10-16. Sentence to Imprisonment for Life Without Parole Authorized; Ineligibility for Parole or Leave Programs - History. Code 1981, § 17-10-16 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-10-16.1. Seeking Death Penalty Not Prerequisite to Life Without Parole Sentence - A person may be sentenced to life without parole without...

§ 17-10-17. Sentencing of Defendants Guilty of Crimes Involving Bias or Prejudice; Identification of Increased Sentence - History. Code 1981, § 17-10-17 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-10-18. Notification to Seek Enhanced Penalty - At any time after the filing of an indictment or...

§ 17-10-19. Determination of Defendant’s Guilt; Object of the Offense; Enhancement of Sentence - History. Code 1981, § 17-10-19 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-10-20. Collection of Fines and Restitution in Criminal Cases - History. Code 1981, § 17-10-20 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 17-10-21. Vacating of Sentence for Trafficking Victim Defendants - History. Code 1981, § 17-10-21 , enacted by Ga. L....