§ 42-9-58. Effect of Chapter on Other Laws Respecting Parole and Probation
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to change or modify the laws respecting parole and probation as administered by the juvenile courts of this state or the Department of Human Services or the courts where persons have been placed on probation in cases involving nonsupport or abandonment of minor children. History. Ga. L. 1943, […]
§ 42-9-59. Effect of Chapter on Previously Granted Pardons, Paroles, and Probations
This chapter shall not affect pardons, paroles, or probations acted upon prior to February 5, 1943. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 27.
§ 42-9-60. Overcrowding of Prison System as Creating State of Emergency; Paroling Inmates to Reduce Prison System Population to Capacity; Annual Report of Inmates Paroled
As used in this Code section, the term: “Capacity” shall mean the actual bed space in the prison system of the State of Georgia now or in the future, as certified by the commissioner of corrections and approved by the director of the Office of Planning and Budget. “Dangerous offender” means a state prison inmate […]
§ 42-9-61. Request for Report; Disclosure’s Impact on Confidentiality
After the board provides the notice of making a final decision on parole or conditional release as required by subsection (c) of Code Section 42-9-43, both the prosecuting attorney and the person being considered for such relief may make a written request to the board for the report set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection […]
§ 42-9-80. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as “The Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.” History. Code 1981, § 42-9-80 , enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1297, § 1. Law reviews. For note on the 2002 enactment of this chapter, see 19 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 308 (2002).
§ 42-9-81. Execution of Compact
The Governor of this state is authorized and directed to execute a compact on behalf of the State of Georgia with any of the United States legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: “ARTICLE I. PURPOSE. The compacting states to this Interstate Compact recognize that each state is responsible for the supervision of […]
§ 42-9-48. Arrest of Parolee or Conditional Release Violator
If any member of the board shall have reasonable ground to believe that any parolee or conditional releasee has lapsed into criminal ways or has violated the terms and conditions of his parole or conditional release in a material respect, the member may issue a warrant for the arrest of the parolee or conditional releasee. […]
§ 42-9-82. Powers of Governor With Respect to Compact
With respect to the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision set out in Code Section 42-9-81: The Governor shall by executive order establish the initial composition, terms, and compensation of the Georgia State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision required by Article IV of that compact, with the Governor making the appointments to those positions; […]
§ 42-9-20.1. Public Access to Information Regarding Paroled Felons Residing Within State
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 or any provisions of this chapter relating to the confidentiality of records, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall develop and implement a system whereby any interested citizen of this state shall be permitted to contact the board through an electronic calling […]
§ 42-9-21. Supervision of Persons Placed on Parole or Other Conditional Release; Contracts for Services and Programs; Collection of Sums for Restitution
The department shall have the function and responsibility of supervising all persons placed on parole or other conditional release by the board. The department shall be authorized to maintain and operate or to enter into memorandums of agreement or other written documents evidencing contracts with other state agencies, persons, or any other entities for transitional […]