Georgia Code
Title 42 - Penal Institutions
Chapter 6 - Detainers

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 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.