§ 17-11-20. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Capital Felony Expense Act.” History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 504, § 1.
§ 17-11-21. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Capital felony case” means a criminal case in which the death penalty may be imposed upon the defendant under the laws of this state. “Capital felony expenses” means expenses incurred by a county and paid from county funds as a direct result of a capital felony case being […]
§ 17-11-22. Basis for Reimbursement of Counties for Capital Felony Expenses
Each county which is responsible for the costs of a capital felony case will be reimbursed for capital felony expenses as provided in this Code section. With respect to one or more capital felony cases, expenses from the date of arrest will be accumulated. When one or more capital felony cases result in capital felony […]
§ 17-11-23. When Reimbursement Payments to Be Made; Manner of Reimbursement Where Requests Exceed Funds Appropriated
Reimbursement payments for eligible capital felony expenses under this article will be made to the governing authority of each county incurring capital felony expenses. The payments will be made during the second quarter of a calendar year for capital felony expenses eligible for reimbursement during the immediately preceding calendar year; provided, however, that, if a […]
§ 17-11-24. Administration of Article Generally; Adoption of Rules and Regulations; Maintenance of Records of Capital Felony Expenses by Clerks of Superior Courts
The commissioner shall administer this article and shall make payments to counties for the reimbursement of capital felony expenses as provided by this article. The payments shall be made from funds appropriated to the Department of Community Affairs specifically for the purpose of making reimbursements pursuant to this article. The commissioner shall adopt rules and […]