§ 17-12-12.1. Payment of Attorney in Event of Conflict of Interest in Capital Cases; Number of Attorneys Appointed; County Governing Authority’s Financial Responsibility; Expenses
If there is a conflict of interest such that the Georgia capital defender division is unable to defend any indigent person accused of a capital felony for which the death penalty is being sought, the director shall determine and appoint counsel to represent the defendant. The director shall establish the contractual agreement with the defendant’s […]
§ 17-12-1. Short Title; Georgia Public Defender Council; Responsibilities
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Indigent Defense Act of 2003.” The Georgia Public Defender Council shall be an independent agency within the executive branch of state government. The council shall be responsible for assuring that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political considerations or private […]
§ 17-12-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Assistant public defender” means an attorney who is employed by any circuit public defender. “Circuit public defender” means the head of a public defender office providing indigent defense representation within any given judicial circuit of this state. “Circuit public defender office” means the office of any of the […]
§ 17-12-3. Council Created; Membership
There is created the Georgia Public Defender Council to be composed of nine members. Other than county commission members, members of the council shall be individuals with significant experience working in the criminal justice system or who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the provision of adequate and effective representation of indigent defendants. Effective July […]