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§ 35-8-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 35-8-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: (4.1) “Detention facility”...
§ 35-8-3. Establishment of Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; Membership; Organization; Administrative Assignment to Department of Public Safety - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 208, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 35-8-4. Officers of Council; Quorum; Minutes of Meetings and Records; Reports to Governor and General Assembly - The business of the council shall be conducted in the...
§ 35-8-5. Compensation of Members of Council - The members of the council shall receive no salary but...
§ 35-8-6. Appointment of Executive Director of Council; Contracts for Services; Personnel; Investigators; Subpoenas; Funding; Gifts, Grants, or Donations - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 208, § 7; Ga. L....
§ 35-8-7. Powers and Duties of Council Generally - The council is vested with the following powers and duties:...
§ 35-8-7.1. Authority of Council to Refuse Certificate to Applicant or to Discipline Council Certified Officer or Exempt Officer; Grounds; Restoration of Certificate; Emergency Suspension of Certification; Notice of Investigation; Retention of Record... - History. Code 1981, § 35-8-7.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-8-7.2. Administrative Procedure; Hearings; Review - History. Code 1981, § 35-8-7.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-8-7.3. Civil Suits by Peace Officers - A peace officer shall have the right to bring a...
§ 35-8-7.4. Bias Motivated Intimidation of First Responders; Prosecution and Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 35-8-7.4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-8-8. Requirements for Appointment or Certification of Persons as Peace Officers and Preemployment Attendance at Basic Training Course; “Employment Related Information” Defined - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 208, § 8; Ga. L....
§ 35-8-9. Completion of Basic Training Course Required; Acceptance of Other Instruction; Effect of Failure to Complete Basic Training Requirements; Limitation - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 208, § 9; Ga. L....
§ 35-8-10. Applicability and Effect of Certification Requirements Generally; Requirements as to Exempt Persons - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 208, § 13; Ga. L....
§ 35-8-11. Basic Course to Be Completed at Schools Certified by Council - The basic course provided for in Code Section 35-8-9 shall...
§ 35-8-12. Certification to Use Speed Detection Devices; Withdrawal or Suspension of Certificate - History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 979, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 35-8-13.1. Training and Certification of Municipal Probation Officers - History. Code 1981, § 35-8-13.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-8-15. Preparation and Maintenance of Employment Records by Law Enforcement Units and Council; Release of Records - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 208, § 12; Ga. L....
§ 35-8-16. Effect of Standards and Training Requirements Provided in Chapter; Adoption of Additional Requirements by Law Enforcement Units - This chapter establishes only the minimum qualification standards and training...
§ 35-8-17. Effect of Peace Officer’s Failure to Comply With Chapter Generally; Civil Actions Against Noncomplying Peace Officers and Law Enforcement Units - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 208, § 15; Ga. L....
§ 35-8-18. Applicability of Chapter to Emergency Peace Officers - This chapter shall not apply to emergency peace officers. History....
§ 35-8-19. Appointment of Citizen of Adjoining State as Peace Officer - In each city of this state adjacent to the State...
§ 35-8-20. Training Requirements for Police Chiefs, Department Heads, and Wardens; Effect of Failure to Fulfill Training Requirement; Waiver of Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 35-8-20 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-8-20.1. Training for Police Chiefs and Department Heads Appointed After June 30, 1999; Waivers - History. Code 1981, § 35-8-20.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-8-21. Training Requirements for Peace Officers; Waiver; Exemption for Retired Peace Officers; Confirmation of Training - History. Code 1981, § 35-8-21 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-8-21.1. Use of Retired Peace and Correctional Officers in Emergency or Disaster; Training; Immunities; Compensation; Power of Arrest - History. Code 1981, § 35-8-21.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-8-22. Reimbursement of Training Expenses by Subsequent Employer of Peace Officer; Collection Procedure; Required Documentation - History. Code 1981, § 35-8-22 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-8-23. Basic Training Course for Communications Officers; Certification Requirements; Duties of Council; Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1981, § 35-8-23 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-8-24. Training Requirements for Jail Officers and Juvenile Correctional Officers - History. Code 1981, § 35-8-24 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-8-25. Training and Certification of Bomb Technicians, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, and Animal Handlers; Intergovernmental Assistance Agreements - History. Code 1981, § 35-8-25 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-8-26. [For Effective Date, See note.] Taser and Electronic Control Weapons; Requirements for Use; Establishment of Policies; Training - History. Code 1981, § 35-8-26 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-8-27. Training Requirements for School Resource Officers - History. Code 1981, § 35-8-27 , enacted by Ga. L....