Georgia Code, Title 42, Chapter 6, Article 1 - General Provisions

• § 42-6-1 - Definitions
  As used in this article, the term: (1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of corrections. (2) "Department" means the Department of Corrections. (3) "Detainer" means...
• § 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...
• § 42-6-3 - Time Limit for Trial; Notice and Request for Final Disposition; Notification of Inmate and Interested Parties; Effect of Escape by Inmate
  (a) Whenever a person has entered upon a term of imprisonment in a penal institution under the jurisdiction of the department and whenever during...
• § 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...
• § 42-6-5 - Temporary Custody of Inmate Requesting Disposition of Pending Indictment or Accusation
  (a) 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...
• § 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.

Last modified: October 14, 2016