§ 42-6-1. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Commissioner” means the commissioner of corrections. “Department” means the Department of Corrections. “Detainer” means a written instrument executed by the prosecuting officer of a court and filed with the department requesting that the department retain custody of an inmate pending delivery of the inmate to the proper authorities […]
§ 42-6-2. When Detainers to Be Accepted and Filed by Department
The department shall accept and file only those detainers which meet the requirements of this article and which are filed in accordance with this article; provided, however, this article shall not apply to detainers filed by the authorities of the United States government or of any of the other several states or of any foreign […]
§ 42-6-3. Time Limit for Trial; Notice and Request for Final Disposition; Notification of Inmate and Interested Parties; Effect of Escape by Inmate
Whenever a person has entered upon a term of imprisonment in a penal institution under the jurisdiction of the department and whenever during the continuance of the term of imprisonment there is pending in any court in this state any untried indictment or accusation on the basis of which a detainer has been filed against […]
§ 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 pending indictment or accusation within two terms of court after delivery of the inmate to the sheriff or a deputy sheriff pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 24-13-60, provided no continuance has been granted, all detainers based upon the pending indictments or accusations shall […]
§ 42-6-5. Temporary Custody of Inmate Requesting Disposition of Pending Indictment or Accusation
In response to the request of an inmate for final disposition of any pending indictment or accusation made pursuant to Code Section 42-6-3 or pursuant to an order of a court entered pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 24-13-60, the department shall offer to deliver temporary custody of the inmate to the sheriff or […]
§ 42-6-6. Applicability of Article to Mentally Ill Persons
This article shall not apply to any person who has been adjudged to be mentally ill. History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 1110, § 1. Cross references. Examination, treatment, hospitalization of mentally ill persons generally, T. 37, C. 3.