§ 42-5-125. General Applicability; Exceptions
Every program involving employment of an inmate, convict, or prisoner by a business operated for profit to manufacture, produce, or mine goods, wares, or merchandise for transportation in interstate commerce or to provide services shall become a part of the programs authorized by this article and shall conform to the rules and regulations promulgated in […]
§ 42-6-1. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Commissioner” means the commissioner of corrections. “Department” means the Department of Corrections. “Detainer” means a written instrument executed by the prosecuting officer of a court and filed with the department requesting that the department retain custody of an inmate pending delivery of the inmate to the proper authorities […]
§ 42-6-2. When Detainers to Be Accepted and Filed by Department
The department shall accept and file only those detainers which meet the requirements of this article and which are filed in accordance with this article; provided, however, this article shall not apply to detainers filed by the authorities of the United States government or of any of the other several states or of any foreign […]
§ 42-6-3. Time Limit for Trial; Notice and Request for Final Disposition; Notification of Inmate and Interested Parties; Effect of Escape by Inmate
Whenever a person has entered upon a term of imprisonment in a penal institution under the jurisdiction of the department and whenever during the continuance of the term of imprisonment there is pending in any court in this state any untried indictment or accusation on the basis of which a detainer has been filed against […]
§ 42-5-81. Issuance of Special Leave; Filing
All special leaves must be issued in writing, must set a determinate period of duration, and must be signed by both the warden or superintendent and by the commissioner; this authority may not be delegated except as provided in Code Section 42-5-84. All such writings must be kept on file in the office of the […]
§ 42-6-4. Effect of Failure to Meet Time Limit for Trial After Delivery of Inmate Pursuant to Code Section 24-13-60
If an inmate is not brought to trial upon a pending indictment or accusation within two terms of court after delivery of the inmate to the sheriff or a deputy sheriff pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 24-13-60, provided no continuance has been granted, all detainers based upon the pending indictments or accusations shall […]
§ 42-5-82. Purposes for Which Special Leave May Be Granted
A special leave may be granted for the purpose of: Attending educational programs; Improving job skills; Attending trade licensing examinations; Being interviewed for employment; Participating in drug abuse, delinquency, or crime prevention programs; Participating as a volunteer for a nonprofit organization or governmental agency in an activity serving the general public; or For any purpose […]
§ 42-6-5. Temporary Custody of Inmate Requesting Disposition of Pending Indictment or Accusation
In response to the request of an inmate for final disposition of any pending indictment or accusation made pursuant to Code Section 42-6-3 or pursuant to an order of a court entered pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 24-13-60, the department shall offer to deliver temporary custody of the inmate to the sheriff or […]
§ 42-5-83. Emergency Leaves
The warden or superintendent of any penal institution in which inmates committed to the custody of the commissioner have been assigned may authorize, without the prior written approval of the commissioner, emergency leave to an inmate when it is confirmed that there exists a serious illness or death in the inmate’s immediate family and when […]
§ 42-6-6. Applicability of Article to Mentally Ill Persons
This article shall not apply to any person who has been adjudged to be mentally ill. History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 1110, § 1. Cross references. Examination, treatment, hospitalization of mentally ill persons generally, T. 37, C. 3.