§ 42-9-22. Construction of Chapter
This chapter shall be liberally construed so that its purpose may be achieved. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 28.
§ 42-9-39. Restrictions on Relief for Person Serving a Second Life Sentence
The provisions of this Code section shall be binding upon the board in granting pardons and paroles, notwithstanding any other provisions of this article or any other law relating to the powers of the board. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 17-10-7, when a person is convicted of murder and sentenced […]
§ 42-9-40. Parole Guidelines System
The board shall adopt, implement, and maintain a parole guidelines system for determining parole action. The guidelines system shall be used in determining parole actions on all inmates, except those serving life sentences, who will become statutorily eligible for parole consideration. The system shall be consistent with the board’s primary goal of protecting society and […]
§ 42-9-41. Duty of Board to Obtain and Place in Records Information Respecting Persons Subject to Relief or Placed on Probation; Investigations; Rules
It shall be the duty of the board to obtain and place in its permanent records information as complete as may be practicable on every person who may become subject to any relief which may be within the power of the board to grant. The information shall be obtained as soon as possible after imposition […]
§ 42-9-42. Procedure for Granting Relief From Sentence; Conditions and Prerequisites; Public Access to Information; Violation of Parole
No person shall be granted clemency, pardon, parole, or other relief from sentence except by a majority vote of the board. A majority of the members of the board may commute a death sentence to life imprisonment, as provided in Code Section 42-9-20. As used in this subsection, the term “serious offense” means: A serious […]
§ 42-9-42.1. Use of Hiv Test Results in Granting Relief From Sentence; Conditions
Any term used in this Code section and defined in Code Section 31-22-9.1 shall have the meaning provided for such term in Code Section 31-22-9.1. The board is authorized to obtain from any penal institution, with at least 60 days prior notice to that institution, and any such penal institution is authorized to provide the […]
§ 42-9-43. Information to Be Considered by Board Generally; Conduct of Investigation and Examination; Determination as to Grant of Relief
The board, in considering any case within its power, shall cause to be brought before it all pertinent information on the person in question. Included therein shall be: A report by the superintendent, warden, or jailer of the jail or state or county correctional institution in which the person has been confined upon the conduct […]
§ 42-9-43.1. Citizenship Status of Prisoner; Deportation
In determining whether to grant parole the board shall be authorized to make inquiry into whether the prisoner is lawfully present in the United States under federal law. If the board determines that the prisoner is not lawfully present in the United States, the board shall be authorized to make inquiry into whether the prisoner […]
§ 42-9-44. Terms and Conditions of Parole; Adoption of General and Special Rules; Violation of Parole; Certain Parolees or Releasees to Obtain High School Diploma or State Approved High School Equivalency (Hse) Diploma
The board, upon placing a person on parole or conditional release, shall specify in writing the terms and conditions thereof, and if such person is serving a split sentence, the board’s conditions shall include all of the terms of probation imposed by the sentencing court. A certified copy of the conditions shall be given to […]
§ 42-9-16. Persons Permitted to Appear or Practice Before Board for Remuneration Generally
Only duly licensed attorneys who are active members in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia shall be permitted to appear or practice in any matter before the board for a fee, money, or other remuneration. Any person who pays or receives any fee, money, or other remuneration in violation of subsection (a) of […]