§ 42-9-2. Creation of Board
Pursuant to Article IV, Section II, Paragraph I of the Georgia Constitution, there shall be a State Board of Pardons and Paroles, which shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation of the Senate. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 1; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1069, § 12; Ga. L. […]
§ 42-9-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Board” means the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. “Community supervision officer” means a person who supervises probationers or parolees for the department. “Department” means the Department of Community Supervision. “Split sentence” means any felony sentence that includes a term of imprisonment followed by a term of probation. […]
§ 42-9-4. Appointments to Board When Senate Not in Session
Appointments made at times when the Senate is not in session shall be effective ad interim. History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 157, § 2.
§ 42-9-5. Compensation of Board Members
The members of the board shall devote their full time to the duties of their office. Beginning July 1, 1999, the salaries of the members of the board shall be set by the Governor and their travel expenses and costs of lodging and meals shall be paid as provided in Code Section 45-7-20. History. Ga. […]
§ 42-9-6. Board Chairman
Each year the board shall elect one of its members to serve as chairman of the board for the ensuing year. The chairman shall draw no salary from the state in addition to that which he receives as a member of the board. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 4; Ga. L. 1983, p. […]
§ 42-9-7. Board Quorum
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business except as otherwise provided in this chapter. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 6.
§ 42-9-8. Official Board Seal
The board shall adopt an official seal of which the courts shall take judicial notice. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 5.
§ 42-9-9. Board Employees; “Disability” Defined; Awarding of Badges
The board may appoint such clerical, stenographic, supervisory, and expert assistants and may establish such qualifications for its employees as it deems necessary. In its discretion, the board may discharge such employees. An employee leaving the service of the board under honorable conditions who has accumulated 20 or more years of service with the board, […]
§ 42-9-9.1. Assistance to Law Enforcement, Correctional, or Homeland Security Agencies; Conferring Powers of Law Enforcement Officers by the Board
In order to assist in the preservation of peace, order, and security, governmental officials from law enforcement, correctional, or homeland security agencies of federal, state, or local governments may request assistance from the board. For the purpose of providing the requested assistance, a majority of the members of the board may confer all powers of […]
§ 42-9-10. Legal Adviser of Board
The Attorney General shall be the legal adviser of the board. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 7.