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§ 42-8-24. General Duties of Dcs; Rules and Regulations

As used in this Code section, the term “split sentence” means any felony sentence that includes a term of imprisonment followed by a term of probation. It shall be the duty of DCS to supervise and direct the work of the officers provided for in Code Section 42-8-25 and to keep accurate files and records […]

§ 42-8-25. Employment of Community Service Officers; Assignment to Circuits by Dcs

DCS shall employ officers. DCS may assign one officer to each judicial circuit in this state or, for purposes of assignment, may consolidate two or more judicial circuits and assign one officer thereto. In the event DCS determines that more than one officer is needed for a particular circuit, additional officers may be assigned to […]

§ 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.

§ 42-7-1. Short Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Youthful Offender Act of 1972.” History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 592, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 420, § 1.

§ 42-7-2. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term: “Board” means the Board of Corrections. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of corrections. “Conviction” means a judgment on a verdict or finding of guilty, a plea of guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere in a felony case but excludes all judgments upon criminal offenses for which the maximum […]

§ 42-7-3. Providing Institutions and Facilities

Youthful offenders shall undergo treatment in secure institutions, including training schools, hospitals, farms, and forestry and other camps and including vocational training facilities and other institutions and agencies that will provide the essential varieties of treatment. The commissioner may, to the extent necessary, set aside such facilities described in subsection (a) of this Code section […]

§ 42-7-4. Studies and Diagnoses; Placement of Youthful Offender by Department

The commissioner shall cause to be made a complete study and diagnosis of each youthful offender, including a physical examination and, where possible and indicated, a mental examination. In the absence of exceptional circumstances, each study and diagnosis shall be completed within a period of 60 days from the date of commitment. Upon the receipt […]