§ 42-8-23. Administration of Supervision of Felony Probationers by Dcs; Graduated Sanctions
As used in this Code section, the term “chief officer” means the highest ranking field officer in each judicial circuit who does not have direct supervision of the probationer who is the subject of the hearing. DCS shall administer the supervision of felony probationers. If graduated sanctions have been made a condition of probation by […]
§ 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.
§ 42-8-24. 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 […]
§ 42-6-24. 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, […]
§ 42-8-25. 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 […]