§ 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 […]

§ 42-7-5. Transfer

The commissioner may order the transfer of the offender from one institution or facility to any other institution or facility operated by the department. History. Code 1981, § 42-7-5 , enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 420, § 1.

§ 42-7-6. Notification of State Board of Pardons and Paroles

After receipt of the reports and recommendations provided for by subsection (a) of Code Section 42-7-4 and the commissioner or his designee has determined whether or not an individual shall receive youthful offender treatment, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall be notified. History. Code 1981, § 42-7-6 , enacted by Ga. L. 1985, […]

§ 42-7-7. Adoption of Policies and Procedures

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall adopt policies and procedures concerning individuals designated to receive youthful offender treatment. History. Code 1981, § 42-7-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 420, § 1.

§ 42-7-8. Court Recommendation of Treatment as Youthful Offender

If a court finds that a youthful offender might benefit from this chapter, the court may recommend that a young offender be treated as a youthful offender by indicating the recommendation in writing in the sentence itself. When the judge has recommended in the sentence that a person be given youthful offender treatment, release may […]

§ 42-7-9. Construction of Chapter

Nothing in this chapter shall limit or affect the power of any court to proceed in accordance with any other applicable provisions of law. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed in any way to amend, repeal, or affect the jurisdiction of the juvenile court system of this state. Nothing in this chapter shall be […]