§ 42-6-21. Meaning of Phrase “Appropriate court.”
The phrase “appropriate court,” as used in the Agreement on Detainers with reference to the courts of this state, means the superior courts of this state. History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 938, § 2.
§ 42-6-22. Enforcement of Agreement; Cooperation With Other States
All courts, departments, agencies, officers, and employees of this state and its political subdivisions are directed to enforce the Agreement on Detainers and to cooperate with one another and with other party states in enforcing the agreement and effectuating its purpose. History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 938, § 3.
§ 42-6-23. Appointment of Central Administrator and Information Agent
The commissioner of corrections shall appoint a person to serve as central administrator of and information agent for the Agreement on Detainers pursuant to Article VII of the agreement. History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 938, § 6; Ga. L. 1979, p. 652, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 283, § 1.
§ 42-6-24. Delivery of Inmate Mandatory When Required by Operation of Agreement
It shall be lawful and mandatory upon the warden, superintendent, or other official in charge of a penal institution in this state to give over the person of any inmate thereof whenever so required by the operation of the Agreement on Detainers. History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 938, § 5; Ga. L. 1974, p. 390, […]
§ 42-6-25. Escape by Person in Custody Under Agreement
It shall be unlawful for any person to escape from custody while in another state pursuant to the Agreement on Detainers. A violation of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be punishable by confinement for not less than one nor more than five years. History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 938, § 4.
§ 42-6-20. Enactment and Text of Agreement
The Agreement on Detainers is enacted into law and entered into by this State with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: The contracting states solemnly agree that: