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Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Article 1 - Inmate Policies
§ 42-1-1. Definitions - Except as specifically provided otherwise, as used in this title,...
§ 42-1-2. Reward for Information Leading to Capture of Escaped Inmate of Penal Institution Under Jurisdiction of Board of Corrections - History. Code 1933, § 27-101.3, enacted by Ga. L. 1972,...
§ 42-1-3. Defendant Sentenced to Death or Life Imprisonment Not to Be Made Trusty During Time Case on Appeal; Manner of Confinement of Defendant - Any defendant who has been convicted of a felony and...
§ 42-1-4. Work-Release Programs for County Prisoners - History. Code 1981, § 42-1-4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-1-5. Use of Inmate for Private Gain - (1.1) Work on private property as a form of victim...
§ 42-1-6. Injury or Contact by Inmate Presenting Possible Threat of Transmission of Communicable Disease - If any inmate of any state or county correctional institution,...
§ 42-1-7. Notification to Transporting Law Enforcement Agency of Inmate’s or Patient’s Infectious or Communicable Disease - History. Code 1981, § 42-1-7 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-1-8. Home Arrest Program - History. Code 1981, § 42-1-8 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-1-9. Work-Release, Educational, and Habilitative Programs for County Prisoners - History. Code 1981, § 42-1-9 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-1-10. Preliminary Urine Screen Drug Tests - History. Code 1981, § 42-1-10 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-1-11. Notification of Crime Victim of Impending Release of Offender From Imprisonment - History. Code 1981, § 42-1-11 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-1-11.1. Alien Prisoners Eligible for Deportation; Cooperation With Federal Deportation Program; Waiver of Extradition Rights; Transportation - History. Code 1981, § 42-1-11.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-1-11.2. Advice on Employment of Attorney Prohibited; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 42-1-11.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-1-11.3. Treatment of Pregnant and Postpartum Female Inmates - History. Code 1981, § 42-1-11.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Sexual Offender Registration Review Board
§ 42-1-12. State Sexual Offender Registry - (6.1) “Child care learning center” shall have the same meaning...
§ 42-1-13. Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; Composition; Appointment; Administration and Duties; Immunity From Liability - History. Code 1981, § 42-1-13 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-1-14. Risk Assessment Classification; Classification as “Sexually Dangerous Predator”; Electronic Monitoring - Such electronic monitoring system shall be worn by a sexually...
§ 42-1-15. Restriction on Registered Offenders Residing, Working, or Loitering Within Certain Distance of Child Care Facilities, Churches, Schools, or Areas Where Minors Congregate; Penalty for Violations; Civil Causes of Action - History. Code 1981, § 42-1-15 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-1-16. Definitions; Employment Restrictions for Sexual Offenders; Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 42-1-16 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-1-17. Definitions; Residency Restrictions for Sexual Offenders; Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 42-1-17 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-1-18. “Photograph” Defined; Photographing Minor Without Consent of Parent or Guardian Prohibited; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 42-1-18 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-1-19. Petition for Release From Registration Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 42-1-19 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 2 - Board and Department of Corrections
§ 42-2-1. Creation - There is created the Department of Corrections. History. Ga. L....
§ 42-2-2. Board Members, Officers, Records, and Compensation - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 161, § 8; Ga. L....
§ 42-2-3. Board Meetings - The board shall meet once each month in the office...
§ 42-2-4. Department Created - There is created the Department of Corrections. History. Ga. L....
§ 42-2-5. Administrative Functions of Department - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 1069, § 15; Ga. L....
§ 42-2-5.1. Special School District for School Age Youth - History. Code 1981, § 42-2-5.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-2-5.2. Educational Programs for Adult Offenders; Awarding of Program and Treatment Completion Certificate - History. Code 1981, § 42-2-5.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-2-6. Office of Commissioner Created; General Duties; Appointment; Compensation - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 1069, § 11; Ga. L....
§ 42-2-7. Duties of Commissioner Relating to Department Retirements - The commissioner shall act for the department for and in...
§ 42-2-8. Additional Duties of Commissioner - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 161, § 9; Ga. L....
§ 42-2-9. Selection of Department Personnel; Establishment and Maintenance of Roster of Employees - The commissioner is authorized to appoint and employ such clerical...
§ 42-2-10. Office of Board, Commissioner, and Staff - The executive office of the board and the commissioner shall...
§ 42-2-11. Powers and Duties of Board; Adoption of Rules and Regulations - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 161, § 11; Ga. L....
§ 42-2-12. Reasonableness of Rules and Regulations - All rules and regulations enacted by the board under the...
§ 42-2-13. Grants to Municipal Corporations and Counties for Local Jails and Correctional Institutions - History. Code 1981, § 42-2-13 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-2-14. Power of Governor to Declare State of Emergency With Regard to Jail and Prison Overcrowding - The Governor, upon certification by the commissioner of corrections and...
§ 42-2-15. Employee Benefit Fund - History. Code 1981, § 42-2-15 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-2-16. Retaining Department Issued Weapons - History. Code 1981, § 42-2-16 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 3 - Community Supervision and Transition
Article 1 - Board of Community Supervision; Department of Community Supervision
§ 42-3-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 42-3-2. Board of Community Supervision Created; Membership; Creation of Program and Treatment Completion Certificate; Adoption of Rules and Regulations; Duties - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-3. Department of Community Supervision Created; Responsibilities - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-4. Commissioner of Community Supervision; Duties - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-5. Administrative Functions of Department - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-6. Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-7. Transfer of Prior Appropriations, Personnel, Equipment, and Facilities; Probation and Parole Not Affected by Creation of Department - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-7 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-8. Employee Benefit Fund - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-8 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-9. Retention of Issued Weapon and Badge; Survivor’s Rights to Badge - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-9 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-10. Appeals of Sanctions; Venue; No Waiver of Immunity - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-10 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 3 - Community Service
§ 42-3-50. Definitions; Assignment of Community Service for Personal Gain Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-50 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-51. Community Service or Educational Advancement Program; Letter of Application; Requirements; Limitation of Liability - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-51 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-52. Community Service or Educational Advancement as Condition of Probation - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-52 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-53. Placement With Appropriate Agency; Approval by Court; Report of Offender’s Performance - The community service officer shall place an offender sentenced to...
Article 4 - Pretrial Release and Diversion Programs
§ 42-3-70. Operation of Pretrial Release and Diversion Programs - DCS shall be authorized to establish and operate pretrial release...
§ 42-3-71. Discretionary Release Upon Application by Person Charged With Felony - The court in which a person is charged with a...
§ 42-3-72. Contracts With Counties for Services and Facilities - DCS may contract with the various counties of this state...
§ 42-3-73. Authority to Establish and Operate Pretrial Release Diversion Programs Does Not Affect Contracting Authority of Georgia Department of Labor - The authority to establish and operate pretrial release and diversion...
§ 42-3-74. Judicial Approval for Pretrial Release and Diversion Program Required - No person shall be released on an unsecured judicial release...
Article 5 - Diversion Center and Program for Violation of Alimony and Child Support Orders
§ 42-3-90. Establishment of Diversion Center; Authorization for Travel to and From Employment; Requirements During Confinement at Diversion Center - A county shall be authorized to establish a diversion center...
Article 6 - Probation Management
§ 42-3-110. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 42-3-111. Definitions - For purposes of this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 42-3-112. Sentencing Options System - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-112 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-113. System of Administrative Sanctions - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-113 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-114. Preliminary Hearing for Alleged Violation of Probation - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-114 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-115. Authorization to Impose Administrative Sanctions; Petition; Hearing; Administrative Proceeding - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-115 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-116. Finality of Hearing Officer’s Decision; Request for Review; Appeal - History. Code 1981, § 42-3-116 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-3-117. Article Not Construed as Repealing Any Court’s Probationary or Supervisory Power - Nothing contained in this article shall be construed as repealing...
§ 42-3-118. Applicability of Article - This article shall only apply in judicial circuits where DCS...
§ 42-3-119. Liberal Construction of Article - This article shall be liberally construed so that its purposes...
Chapter 4 - Jails
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 42-4-1. Appointment of County and Municipal Jailers - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 331; Code 1868, § 392;...
§ 42-4-2. Oath and Bond of Jailers - Before commencing to carry out the duties of their office,...
§ 42-4-3. When Coroner to Act as Keeper of Jail - The county coroner shall be keeper of the jail when...
§ 42-4-4. Duties of Sheriff as to Jail Inmates; Designation of Inmate as Trusty; Failure to Comply With Code Section - History. Laws 1799, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 574; Laws 1810,...
§ 42-4-5. Cruelty to Inmates - History. Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 805; Code 1863, § 4367;...
§ 42-4-6. Confinement and Care of Tubercular Inmates; Crediting of Time Spent in Hospital or Institution Against Sentence - History. Ga. L. 1960, p. 769, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 42-4-7. Maintenance of Inmate Record by Sheriff; Earned Time Allowances - History. Ga. L. 1877, p. 111, § 1; Code 1882,...
§ 42-4-8. Inquiry Into Contents of Inmate Record by Grand Jury; Failure to Comply With Code Section 42-4-7 - It shall be the duty of the grand jury, at...
§ 42-4-9. Conditions for Receipt of Federal Prisoners - The keeper of a county jail may decline to receive...
§ 42-4-10. Receipt of Additional Federal Prisoners After Initial Acceptance - If the keeper of the jail consents to receive a...
§ 42-4-11. Procedure for Transfer of Person in Custody Upon Change of Venue - In all cases in which a change of venue is...
§ 42-4-12. Penalty for Refusal by Officer to Receive Persons Charged With or Guilty of Offense - Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, any sheriff,...
§ 42-4-13. Possession of Drugs, Weapons, Alcohol, or Tobacco Products by Inmates - (3.1) “Inmate” means a prisoner, detainee, criminal suspect, immigration detainee,...
§ 42-4-14. “Illegal Alien” Defined; Determination of Nationality and Verification of Lawful Admission of Person Confined in a Jail Facility - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-14 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-15. Limitations on Medical Charges for Providing Emergency Medical Care Services to Individuals in Custody - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-15 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Conditions of Detention
§ 42-4-30. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 42-4-31. Required Safety and Security Measures - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 890, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 42-4-32. Sanitation and Health Requirements Generally; Meals; Inspections; Medical Treatment - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 890, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 42-4-33. Penalty for Violations of Article - Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of...
Article 3 - Medical Services for Inmates
§ 42-4-50. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 42-4-51. Information as to Inmate’s Health Insurance or Eligibility for Benefits; Access to Medical Services; Liability for Payment; Inmate’s Liability for Costs of Medical Care; Procedure for Recovery Against Inmate - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-51 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 4 - Deductions From Inmate Accounts for Expenses
§ 42-4-70. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 42-4-71. Deduction of Costs From Inmate’s Account for Destruction of Property, Medical Treatment, and Other Causes; Exception for Certain Medical Costs - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-71 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 5 - Regional Jail Authorities
§ 42-4-90. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 42-4-91. Statement of Authority; Policy of State - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-91 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-92. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 42-4-93. Creation of Authorities; Ordinance or Resolution Required; Agreement; Approval of Sheriff; Exemption From Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Act - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-93 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-94. Board of Directors; Members; Election of Officers; Expenses; Duties; Addition of Counties or Municipalities to Authority - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-94 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-95. Management Committee of County Regional Jail Authority; Management and Operation of Municipal Regional Jail Authority - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-95 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-96. Quorums; Voting Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-96 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-97. Powers of Authority - Each authority shall have all the powers necessary or convenient...
§ 42-4-98. Duties and Responsibilities of Sheriffs and Governing Bodies Imposed Upon Management Committee and Authority - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-98 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-99. Limitation on Liability of Members, Officers, or Employees - Except for willful or wanton misconduct, neither the members of...
§ 42-4-100. Bonds or Other Obligations; Requirements and Procedure for Issuance - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-100 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-101. Bonds or Other Obligations Not Indebtedness of State or Political Subdivision; Payment - No bonds or other obligations of and no indebtedness incurred...
§ 42-4-102. Construction of Article; Bonds Not Subject to Regulation Under Georgia Uniform Securities Act; Power of Counties and Municipalities to Activate Authorities - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-102 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-103. Operation and Finance Agreement Required; Withdrawal From Authority - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-103 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-104. Authority of County or Municipality to Establish and Maintain Jail or Jail-Holding Facility - Notwithstanding anything contained in this article, no participant county or...
§ 42-4-105. Immunity of Authorities From Liability - Regional jail authorities shall be carrying out an essential governmental...
Chapter 5 - Correctional Institutions of State and Counties
§ 42-5-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 42-5-2. Responsibilities of Governmental Unit With Custody of Inmate; Costs of Emergency and Follow-Up Care; Access to Medical Services or Hospital Care; Hospital Requirements for Providing Emergency Health Care Services to State Inmates - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 161, § 13; Ga. L....
§ 42-5-3. Department’s Responsibility for Trial Costs and Expenses - The whole costs of the case and expenses of the...
§ 42-5-4. Payment of Trial Costs and Expenses - The clerk of the superior court from the county in...
§ 42-5-5. Reimbursement of Court Costs and Transportation and Detention Expenses Incurred in Trying Escapees From State Correctional Institutions - The department is authorized and directed to reimburse the clerk...
§ 42-5-6. Participation by County Correctional Institutions in State Purchasing Contracts - County correctional institutions may participate in all state purchasing contracts...
§ 42-5-7. Sudden or Unusual Death of Inmate - Whenever any inmate dies suddenly or under unusual circumstances in...
§ 42-5-8. Notification Upon Escape of Inmate - In addition to any all-points bulletin issued by the department...
§ 42-5-9. Notification of Projected Release Date of Inmate - At least 15 days prior to the projected release date...
§ 42-5-10. Promulgation of Rules Governing Plans and Specifications for New Correctional Institutions; Certification of Acceptability of Old Facilities by State Fire Marshal - The board shall prescribe by rule and regulation the required...
§ 42-5-11. General Prohibition Against Receipt of Remuneration in Regard to Assignment, Transfer, or Status of Inmate - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1218, § 1.
§ 42-5-12. Receipt of Remuneration by State Officials in Regard to Assignment, Transfer, or Status of Inmate - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1218, § 3.
§ 42-5-13. Record of Person Contacting Commissioner, Department, or Board on Behalf of Inmate - The department shall maintain a complete written record of every...
§ 42-5-14. Establishment of Guard Lines and Signs at State or County Correctional Institutions - Guard lines shall be established by the warden, superintendent, or...
§ 42-5-15. Crossing of Guard Lines With Weapons, Intoxicants, or Drugs Without Consent of Warden or Superintendent - History. Ga. L. 1903, p. 71, § 1; Penal Code...
§ 42-5-16. Trading With Inmates Without Consent of Warden or Superintendent - It shall be unlawful for any person to trade or...
§ 42-5-17. Loitering Near Inmates After Being Ordered to Desist - It shall be unlawful for any person to loaf, linger,...
§ 42-5-18. Items Prohibited for Possession by Inmates; Warden’s Authorization; Penalty; Use of Unmanned Aircraft to Accomplish Violations - (b.1) It shall be unlawful for any person to obtain...
§ 42-5-19. Penalty for Violating Code Section 42-5-16 or 42-5-17 - Any person who violates Code Section 42-5-16 or 42-5-17 shall...
§ 42-5-20. Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program - The department shall provide within the correctional system an Alcohol...
§ 42-5-21. Family Violence Counseling Program - The department shall provide within the correctional system a Family...
Article 2 - Wardens, Superintendents, and Other Personnel
§ 42-5-30. Qualifications for Wardens, Superintendents, and Other Personnel; Appointment of Wardens of County Correctional Institutions - The board shall by rule and regulation define the qualifications...
§ 42-5-31. Oath of Office of Wardens and Superintendents, Their Deputies, and Other Correctional Officers - Before entering upon the duties of their office, wardens and...
§ 42-5-32. Bonds of Superintendents, Wardens, and Other Officials and Employees - History. Penal Code 1910, § 1197; Code 1933, § 77-311;...
§ 42-5-33. Submission of Monthly Reports to Commissioner by Wardens and Superintendents - The wardens or superintendents of all state or county correctional...
§ 42-5-34. Powers of Arrest of Wardens, Superintendents, and Deputies - Wardens and superintendents shall have authority to deputize any person...
§ 42-5-35. Conferral of Police Powers; Authorization to Assist Local Law Enforcement Officers or Correctional Officers; Retention of Badge - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 161, § 19; Ga. L....
§ 42-5-36. Confidentiality of Certain Information Related to Inmates; Certain Information Classified as State Secrets; Declassification; Exception; Records Custodians; Penalties for Breach - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 1399, § 5; Ga. L....
§ 42-5-37. Employees in Control of Inmates Prohibited From Receiving Profit From Inmate Labor; Penalties - History. Ga. L. 1908, p. 1119, § 11; Penal Code...
§ 42-5-37.1. Compensation of Employees of Institutions Operated by Department for Damages to Wearing Apparel Caused by Inmate Action - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1429, § 1.
§ 42-5-38. Making False Statement as to Age to Procure Employment - Any person who makes a false statement as to his...
§ 42-5-39. Refusal by Officer to Receive Inmates in Correctional Institution - If the superintendent or warden of a state or county...
§ 42-5-40. Requiring Inmates to Do Unnecessary Work on Sunday - Any superintendent, warden, or other correctional official who causes any...
Article 3 - Conditions of Detention Generally
§ 42-5-50. Transmittal of Information on Convicted Persons; Place of Detention; Payment for Inmates Not Transferred to the Custody of the Department; Notice in the Event of Convicted Person Free on Bond Pending Appeal - All of the aforementioned documents shall be submitted on forms...
§ 42-5-51. Jurisdiction Over Certain Misdemeanor Offenders; Designation of Place of Confinement of Inmates; Reimbursement of County; Transfer of Inmates to Federal Authority - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 161, § 13; Ga. L....
§ 42-5-51.1. Retention of Inmate in State Penal Institution Pending Trial on Offense Committed While in Confinement - History. Code 1981, § 42-5-51.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-5-52. Classification and Separation of Inmates Generally; Placement of Juvenile Offenders and of Females; Transfer of Mentally Diseased, Alcoholic, Drug Addicted, or Tubercular Inmates - History. Ga. L. 1897, p. 71, § 8; Penal Code...
§ 42-5-52.1. Submission to Hiv Test; Separate Housing for Hiv Infected Persons - but neither the department nor any officials, employees, or agents...
§ 42-5-52.2. Testing of Prison Inmates for Hiv; Consolidation of Inmates Testing Positive - History. Code 1981, § 42-5-52.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-5-53. Establishment of County Correctional Institutions; Supervision by Department; Quota of Inmates; Funding; Confinement and Withdrawal of Inmates - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 161, § 16; Ga. L....
§ 42-5-54. Information From Inmates Relating to Medical Insurance; Provision and Payment of Medical Treatment for Inmates - History. Code 1981, § 42-5-54 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-5-55. Deductions From Inmate Accounts for Payment of Certain Damages and Medical Costs; Limit on Deductions; Fee for Managing Inmate Accounts - History. Code 1981, § 42-5-55 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-5-56. Visitation With Minors by Convicted Sexual Offenders - History. Code 1971, § 42-5-56 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-5-57. Institution of Rehabilitation Programs; Provision of Opportunities for Educational, Religious, and Recreational Activities - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 161, § 23; Ga. L....
§ 42-5-58. Prohibition Against Corporal Punishment; Use of Handcuffs, Leg Chains, and Other Restraints; Permissible Punishment Generally - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 161, § 15; Ga. L....
§ 42-5-59. Employment of Inmates in the Local Community - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 161, § 13; Ga. L....
§ 42-5-60. Hiring Out of Inmates; Participation of Inmates in Programs of Volunteer Service; Sale of Products Produced by Inmates; Disposition of Proceeds; Payment to Inmates for Services - Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to forbid the...
§ 42-5-60.1. Utilization of Inmates of County Correctional Institutions for Work on Outdoor Assignments During Inclement Weather; Supervision of Inmates - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1421, § 1.
§ 42-5-61. Services and Benefits to Be Furnished Inmates Discharged by Department or County Correctional Institutions - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 161, § 21; Ga. L....
§ 42-5-62. Forfeiture of Contraband - The possession by an inmate on his person or in...
§ 42-5-63. Unauthorized Possession of Weapon by Inmate - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 555, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 42-5-64. Educational Programming - History. Code 1981, § 42-5-64 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-5-65. Victim Photographs Prohibited; Exception - History. Code 1981, § 42-5-65 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 4 - Granting Special Leaves, Emergency Leaves, and Limited Leave Privileges
§ 42-5-80. Authorization and General Procedure for Granting Special Leave - Whenever recommended by the warden or superintendent of any penal...
§ 42-5-81. Issuance of Special Leave; Filing - All special leaves must be issued in writing, must set...
§ 42-5-82. Purposes for Which Special Leave May Be Granted - A special leave may be granted for the purpose of:...
§ 42-5-83. Emergency Leaves - The warden or superintendent of any penal institution in which...
§ 42-5-84. Delegation of Authority to Issue Limited Leave Privileges; Records - The commissioner may delegate to any warden or superintendent of...
§ 42-5-85. Leave Privileges of Inmates Serving Murder Sentences - History. Code 1981, § 42-5-85 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 5 - Awarding Earned-Time Allowances
§ 42-5-100. Termination of Board’s Power to Award Earned-Time Allowances - The earned-time allowances, which could have been awarded by the...
§ 42-5-101. Work Incentive Credits - History. Code 1981, § 42-5-101 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 6 - Voluntary Labor Program
§ 42-5-120. Rules and Regulations; Requirements - (b.1) Regulations relating to paragraphs (2) and (6) of subsection...
§ 42-5-121. Federal Certification - The commissioner shall seek certification under the federal Prison Industry...
§ 42-5-122. Conflicting Legislation Preempted - Any program for voluntary labor by inmates created in accordance...
§ 42-5-123. Compensation by Employers for Administrative and Other Costs to the State - History. Code 1981, § 42-5-123 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-5-124. Publicizing and Inviting Participation in Programs; Cooperation With the Department of Labor - Following the issuance and promulgation of rules and regulations, the...
§ 42-5-125. General Applicability; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 42-5-125 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 6 - Detainers
§ 42-6-1. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 42-6-2. When Detainers to Be Accepted and Filed by Department - The department shall accept and file only those detainers which...
§ 42-6-3. Time Limit for Trial; Notice and Request for Final Disposition; Notification of Inmate and Interested Parties; Effect of Escape by Inmate - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 1110, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 42-6-4. Effect of Failure to Meet Time Limit for Trial After Delivery of Inmate Pursuant to Code Section 24-13-60 - If an inmate is not brought to trial upon a...
§ 42-6-5. Temporary Custody of Inmate Requesting Disposition of Pending Indictment or Accusation - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 1110, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 42-6-6. Applicability of Article to Mentally Ill Persons - This article shall not apply to any person who has...
Article 2 - Interstate Agreement on Detainers
§ 42-6-20. Enactment and Text of Agreement - The Agreement on Detainers is enacted into law and entered...
§ 42-6-21. Meaning of Phrase “Appropriate court.” - The phrase “appropriate court,” as used in the Agreement on...
§ 42-6-22. Enforcement of Agreement; Cooperation With Other States - All courts, departments, agencies, officers, and employees of this state...
§ 42-6-23. Appointment of Central Administrator and Information Agent - The commissioner of corrections shall appoint a person to serve...
§ 42-6-24. Delivery of Inmate Mandatory When Required by Operation of Agreement - It shall be lawful and mandatory upon the warden, superintendent,...
§ 42-6-25. Escape by Person in Custody Under Agreement - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 938, § 4.
Chapter 7 - Treatment of Youthful Offenders
§ 42-7-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 42-7-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 42-7-3. Providing Institutions and Facilities - History. Code 1981, § 42-7-3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-7-4. Studies and Diagnoses; Placement of Youthful Offender by Department - History. Code 1981, § 42-7-4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-7-5. Transfer - The commissioner may order the transfer of the offender from...
§ 42-7-6. Notification of State Board of Pardons and Paroles - After receipt of the reports and recommendations provided for by...
§ 42-7-7. Adoption of Policies and Procedures - The State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall adopt policies...
§ 42-7-8. Court Recommendation of Treatment as Youthful Offender - If a court finds that a youthful offender might benefit...
§ 42-7-9. Construction of Chapter - History. Code 1981, § 42-7-9 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 8 - Probation
Article 2 - State-Wide Probation System
§ 42-8-20. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 42-8-21. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 42-8-22. State-Wide Probation System for Felony Offenders Created; Administration Generally - There is created a state-wide probation system for felony offenders...
§ 42-8-23. Administration of Supervision of Felony Probationers by Dcs; Graduated Sanctions - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 1069, § 14; Ga. L....
§ 42-8-24. General Duties of Dcs; Rules and Regulations - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 27, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 42-8-25. Employment of Community Service Officers; Assignment to Circuits by Dcs - DCS shall employ officers. DCS may assign one officer to...
§ 42-8-26. Qualifications of Officer; Compensation and Expenses; Conflicts of Interest; Bonds - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 27, § 6; Ga. L....
§ 42-8-27. Duties of Officers - An officer shall supervise and counsel probationers and parolees in...
§ 42-8-28. Assignment of Officers Among Judicial Circuits Generally - Officers shall be assigned among the respective judicial circuits based...
§ 42-8-29. Presentence Investigations; Supervision of Probationers; Maintenance of Records Relating to Probationers - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 27, § 9; Ga. L....
§ 42-8-29.1. Disposition of Officer’s Records; Confidentiality - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-29.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-30. Applicability of This Article When Private Probation Services Are Utilized - In any county where the chief judge of the superior...
§ 42-8-31. Collection and Disbursement of Funds by Officers; Recordkeeping; Bank Accounts - No officer shall collect or disburse any funds whatsoever, except...
§ 42-8-32. Funds Which May Be Collected by Officers - No officer shall be directed to collect any funds other...
§ 42-8-33. Audits of Accounts of Officers; Records and Reports of Audits; Bonds of Auditors; Refunding Overpayment of Fines, Restitutions, or Moneys Owed - History. Ga. L. 1960, p. 1092, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 42-8-34. Sentencing Hearings and Determinations; Presentence Investigations; Payment of Fees, Fines, and Costs; Post-Conviction, Presentence Bond; Continuing Jurisdiction; Transferal of Probation Supervision - History. Code 1933, § 27-2702; Ga. L. 1939, p. 285,...
§ 42-8-34.1. Revocation of Probated or Suspended Sentence; Alternative Sentencing; Burden of Proof; Length of Probation Supervision - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-34.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-34.2. Delinquency of Defendant in Payment of Fines, Costs, or Restitution or Reparation; Costs of Garnishment - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-34.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-35. Terms and Conditions of Probation; Supervision - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 27, § 10; Ga. L....
§ 42-8-35.1. Probation Boot Camp Unit as Special Alternative Incarceration - History. Ga. L. 1982, p. 1097, § 1; Code 1981,...
§ 42-8-35.2. Special Term of Probation; When Imposed; Revocation; Suspension - History. Ga. L. 1982, p. 2283, § 1; Code 1981,...
§ 42-8-35.3. Conditions of Probation for Stalking or Aggravated Stalking - Notwithstanding any other terms or conditions of probation which may...
§ 42-8-35.4. Confinement in Probation Detention Center - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-35.4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-35.6. Family Violence Intervention Program Participation as Condition of Probation; Cost Borne by Defendant - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-35.6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-35.7. Drug and Alcohol Screening of Probationers - Unless the court or State Board of Pardons and Paroles...
§ 42-8-36. Duty of Probationer to Inform Officer of Residence and Whereabouts; Violations; Tolling; Unpaid Moneys - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 15, § 9; Ga. L....
§ 42-8-37. Effect of Termination of Probated Portion of Sentence; Review of Cases of Persons Receiving Probated Sentence; Reports - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 27, § 11; Ga. L....
§ 42-8-38. Arrest or Graduated Sanctions for Probationers Violating Terms; Hearing; Disposition of Charge; Procedure When Probation Revoked in County Other Than That of Conviction - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 27, § 12; Ga. L....
§ 42-8-39. Suspension of Sentence Does Not Place Defendant on Probation - In all criminal cases in which the defendant is found...
§ 42-8-40. Confidentiality of Reports, Files, Records, and Other Information Related to Supervision; Exemption From Subpoena; Declassification - All reports, files, records, and information of whatever kind relative...
§ 42-8-41. Cooperation of State and Local Entities With Probation Officials - All state and local departments, agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, and...
§ 42-8-42. Provision of Office Space and Clerical Help by Dcs and Counties - DCS may provide office space and clerical help wherever needed....
§ 42-8-43. Liberal Construction of Article - This article shall be liberally construed so that its purposes...
Article 3 - First Offenders
§ 42-8-60. Probation Prior to Adjudication of Guilt; Violation of Probation; Review of Criminal Record by Judge - Discharge filed completely exonerates the defendant of any criminal purpose...
§ 42-8-61. Defendant to Be Informed of Eligibility for Sentencing as First Offender - When a defendant is represented by an attorney, his or...
§ 42-8-62. Duty of Clerk to Transfer Information - When an individual is placed on probation or in confinement...
§ 42-8-62.1. Limiting Public Access to First Offender Status; Petitioning; Sealing Record - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-62.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-63. Effect of Discharge Under Article on Eligibility for Employment or Appointment to Office - Except as provided in Code Section 42-8-63.1, a discharge under...
§ 42-8-63.1. Discharges Disqualifying Individuals From Employment - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-63.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-64. Appeal of Sentence Imposed Under Article - A defendant sentenced pursuant to this article shall have the...
§ 42-8-65. Use of Prior Finding of Guilt in Subsequent Prosecutions; Modification of Records - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 324, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 42-8-66. Petition for Exoneration and Discharge; Hearing; Retroactive Grant of First Offender Status; No Filing Fee - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-66 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 6 - County and Municipal Probation
§ 42-8-100. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 42-8-101. Agreements for Probation Services; Termination of Contract for Probation Services - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-100 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-102. Probation and Supervision; Determination of Fees, Fines, and Restitution; Converting Moneys Owed to Community Service or Educational Advancement; Continuing Jurisdiction; Revocation; Transfer - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-102 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-103. Pay-Only Probation; Discharge or Termination of Probation - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-103 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-103.1. Serving Consecutive Misdemeanor Sentences - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-103.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-104. Terms and Conditions of Probation - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-104 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-105. Probationer Obligation to Keep Officer Informed of Certain Information; Tolling for Failure to Meet Certain Obligations; Procedure - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-105 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-106. Advisory Committee Created; Membership - There is created a judicial advisory committee with respect to...
§ 42-8-106.1. Powers and Duties of Board of Community Supervision - The board shall have the following powers and duties, provided...
§ 42-8-107. Uniform Professional Standards and Uniform Contract Standards - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-102 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-108. Quarterly Report to Judge and Council; Records to Be Open for Inspection - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-103 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-109. Private Entities Conflicts of Interest Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-104 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-109.1. Public Entities and Employees Conflicts of Interest Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-105 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-109.2. Confidentiality of Records - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-106 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-109.3. Registration With Board - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-107 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-109.4. Applicability of Article to Contractors for Probation Services; Requirements for Private Corporations, Private Enterprises and Private Agencies Entering Into Written Contracts for Services - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-109.4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-109.5. Determination by Court Whether Misdemeanor Probation to Be Supervised by Community Supervision Officer, Private Probation Officer, or Probation Officer - Whenever a probationer is under supervision by a community supervision...
Article 7 - Ignition Interlock Devices
§ 42-8-110. Definitions; Applicability; Purchase or Lease of Ignition Interlock Devices by Counties, Municipalities, or Private Entities; Costs, Fees, and Deposits; Participation by Indigents - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-110 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-110.1. Ignition Interlock Device Limited Driving Permit; Restrictions - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-110.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-111. Court Issuance of Certificate for Installation of Ignition Interlock Devices; Exceptions; Completion of Alcohol and Drug Use Risk Reduction Program; Notice of Requirements; Fees for Driver’s License - For the purposes of this subsection, a plea of nolo...
§ 42-8-112. Timing for Issuance of Ignition Interlock Device Limited Driving Permit; Documentation Required; Reporting Requirement - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-112 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-113. Renting, Leasing, or Lending Motor Vehicle to Probationer Subject to This Article Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-113 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-114. Specifying Provider for Ignition Interlock Device - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-114 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-115. Certification of Ignition Interlock Devices - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-115 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-116. Warning Labels - The providers certified by the Department of Driver Services shall...
§ 42-8-116.1. Effect of Failing to Comply; Previously Installed Devices - Any other or former provision of this article notwithstanding: History....
§ 42-8-117. Revocation of Driving Privilege Upon Violation of Probation Imposed by Code Section 42-8-111 - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-117 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-8-118. Requesting or Soliciting Another to Blow Into Device; Tampering With or Circumventing Operation of Device - History. Code 1981, § 42-8-118 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 9 - Pardons and Paroles
§ 42-9-1. Declaration of Legislative Policy - In recognition of the doctrine contained in the Constitution of...
§ 42-9-2. Creation of Board - Pursuant to Article IV, Section II, Paragraph I of the...
§ 42-9-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 42-9-4. Appointments to Board When Senate Not in Session - Appointments made at times when the Senate is not in...
§ 42-9-5. Compensation of Board Members - The members of the board shall devote their full time...
§ 42-9-6. Board Chairman - History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 42-9-7. Board Quorum - A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for...
§ 42-9-8. Official Board Seal - The board shall adopt an official seal of which the...
§ 42-9-9. Board Employees; “Disability” Defined; Awarding of Badges - History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 9; Ga. L....
§ 42-9-9.1. Assistance to Law Enforcement, Correctional, or Homeland Security Agencies; Conferring Powers of Law Enforcement Officers by the Board - History. Code 1981, § 42-9-9.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-9-10. Legal Adviser of Board - The Attorney General shall be the legal adviser of the...
§ 42-9-11. Office Quarters for Board; Supplies and Equipment - The board shall have office quarters in the state capital....
§ 42-9-12. Appointment of Replacement for Incapacitated Member; Calling of Appointing Council by Governor; Immunity of Council From Civil or Criminal Liability - History. Code 1933, § 77-502.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1970,...
§ 42-9-13. Reinstatement of Incapacitated Member Upon Recovery - History. Code 1933, § 77-502.2, enacted by Ga. L. 1970,...
§ 42-9-14. Removal of Board Members for Cause - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 727, §§ 1-4; Ga. L....
§ 42-9-15. Conflicts of Interest by Members or Employees of Board - History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 10; Ga. L....
§ 42-9-16. Persons Permitted to Appear or Practice Before Board for Remuneration Generally - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 1193, § 1. Law reviews....
§ 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 - History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 471, §§ 1-3.
§ 42-9-18. Maintenance of Records of Persons Contacting Members of Board on Behalf of Inmates - The board shall maintain a complete written record of every...
§ 42-9-19. Annual Report of Board - On or before January 1 of each year, the board...
§ 42-9-20. General Duties of Board - History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 11; Ga. L....
§ 42-9-20.1. Public Access to Information Regarding Paroled Felons Residing Within State - Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of...
§ 42-9-21. Supervision of Persons Placed on Parole or Other Conditional Release; Contracts for Services and Programs; Collection of Sums for Restitution - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1209, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 42-9-22. Construction of Chapter - This chapter shall be liberally construed so that its purpose...
Article 2 - Grants of Pardons, Paroles, and Other Relief
§ 42-9-39. Restrictions on Relief for Person Serving a Second Life Sentence - History. Code 1981, § 42-9-39 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-9-40. Parole Guidelines System - History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 404, § 1. Law reviews....
§ 42-9-41. Duty of Board to Obtain and Place in Records Information Respecting Persons Subject to Relief or Placed on Probation; Investigations; Rules - History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 12; Ga. L....
§ 42-9-42. Procedure for Granting Relief From Sentence; Conditions and Prerequisites; Public Access to Information; Violation of Parole - History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 13; Ga. L....
§ 42-9-42.1. Use of Hiv Test Results in Granting Relief From Sentence; Conditions - History. Code 1981, § 42-9-42.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-9-43. Information to Be Considered by Board Generally; Conduct of Investigation and Examination; Determination as to Grant of Relief - History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 14; Ga. L....
§ 42-9-43.1. Citizenship Status of Prisoner; Deportation - History. Code 1981, § 42-9-43.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-9-44. Terms and Conditions of Parole; Adoption of General and Special Rules; Violation of Parole; Certain Parolees or Releasees to Obtain High School Diploma or State Approved High School Equivalency (Hse) Diploma - History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 15; Ga. L....
§ 42-9-44.3. Definitions; Required Community Service; Liability; Work During Periods of Natural Disaster - History. Code 1981, § 42-9-44.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-9-45. General Rule-Making Power - History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 23; Ga. L....
§ 42-9-46. Cases in Which Inmate Has Failed to Serve Time Required for Automatic Initial Consideration; Objections - When the board considers a case in which an inmate...
§ 42-9-47. Notification of Decision to Parole Inmate - Within 72 hours after the board reaches a final decision...
§ 42-9-48. Arrest of Parolee or Conditional Release Violator - History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 16; Ga. L....
§ 42-9-49. Reimbursement of Counties for Incarceration of Persons Arrested in Accordance With Code Section 42-9-48 - After proper documentation is received from the county, the board...
§ 42-9-50. Preliminary Hearing for Parole or Conditional Release Violator; Ratification or Overruling of Decision of Hearing Officer by Board; Disposition of Violator - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 786, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 42-9-51. Final Hearing for Parole or Conditional Release Violator; Order and Statement as to Disposition of Violator; Revocations Without Hearing and Temporary Revocations - The notice shall be served by delivering it to the...
§ 42-9-52. Discharge From Parole; Earned-Time Allowance; Granting of Pardons, Commutations, and Remissions of Fines, Forfeitures, or Penalties - History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 18; Ga. L....
§ 42-9-53. Preservation of Documents; Classification of Information and Documents; Divulgence of Confidential State Secrets; Conduct of Hearings - History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 20; Ga. L....
§ 42-9-54. Effect of Pardons Upon Civil and Political Disabilities; Conditional Pardons Prohibited - History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, §§ 20, 26.
§ 42-9-55. Cooperation by Jails or Correctional Institutions With Board - The superintendent, warden, or jailer of any jail or state...
§ 42-9-56. Restriction on Governor’s Powers - The Governor shall have no authority or power whatever over...
§ 42-9-57. Effect of Chapter on Probation Power of Courts; Cooperation by Board With the Department - Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as repealing...
§ 42-9-58. Effect of Chapter on Other Laws Respecting Parole and Probation - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to change or...
§ 42-9-59. Effect of Chapter on Previously Granted Pardons, Paroles, and Probations - This chapter shall not affect pardons, paroles, or probations acted...
§ 42-9-60. Overcrowding of Prison System as Creating State of Emergency; Paroling Inmates to Reduce Prison System Population to Capacity; Annual Report of Inmates Paroled - History. Ga. L. 1982, p. 1356, §§ 2-5; Code 1981,...
§ 42-9-61. Request for Report; Disclosure’s Impact on Confidentiality - History. Code 1981, § 42-9-61 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 4 - Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision
§ 42-9-80. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 42-9-81. Execution of Compact - The Governor of this state is authorized and directed to...
§ 42-9-82. Powers of Governor With Respect to Compact - With respect to the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision...
Article 5 - Fees
§ 42-9-90. Application Fee Required for Transfer Consideration - History. Code 1981, § 42-9-90 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 10 - Correctional Industries
§ 42-10-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 42-10-2. Correctional Industries Administration Created; Corporate Powers Generally - There is created, as a body corporate and politic, an...
§ 42-10-3. Board of Corrections as Ex Officio Correctional Industries Administration; Commissioner as Executive Officer; Powers Generally - For the purposes of this chapter, the Board of Corrections...
§ 42-10-4. Powers of Administration - The administration shall have, in addition to any other powers...
§ 42-10-5. Responsibility for Custodial Care of Inmates Utilized by Administration - The Department of Corrections shall have responsibility for the custodial...
Chapter 11 - Interstate Corrections Compact
§ 42-11-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 42-11-2. Enactment and Text of Compact - The Interstate Corrections Compact is enacted into law and entered...
§ 42-11-3. Powers and Duties of Department of Corrections to Carry Out Compact - The Department of Corrections is authorized to enter into contracts...
Chapter 12 - Prison Litigation Reform
§ 42-12-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 42-12-2. Legislative Findings and Determinations - The General Assembly makes the following findings and determinations: History....
§ 42-12-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 42-12-4. Payment From Prisoner’s Inmate Account for Costs and Fees of Action Commenced by Prisoner - The following provisions shall apply when an indigent prisoner commences...
§ 42-12-5. In Forma Pauperis Procedure; Contents and Service of Affidavit; Judicial Determinations - Click to view Failure by the prisoner to comply with...
§ 42-12-6. Determination as to Whether Prisoner’s Action Frivolous - Upon the dismissal of a prisoner action or upon the...
§ 42-12-7. Deductions From Prisoner’s Accounts; Payment of Costs and Fees as Condition of Parole - History. Code 1981, § 42-12-7 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-12-7.1. Payment of Fees From Prisoner’s Inmate Account Upon Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition - The following provisions shall apply when an indigent prisoner files...
§ 42-12-7.2. Number of Forma Pauperis Actions Limited - In no event shall a prisoner file any action in...
§ 42-12-8. Appeals - Appeals of all actions filed by prisoners shall be as...
§ 42-12-9. Records of Prisoner Actions - The clerk of court shall maintain a list of all...
Chapter 13 - International Transfer of Prisoners
§ 42-13-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 42-13-2. Compliance With Treaty by Governor or Designee - When a treaty is in effect between the United States...