Georgia Code, Title 42, Chapter 7 - Treatment of Youthful Offenders

• § 42-7-1 - Short Title
  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Youthful Offender Act of 1972."
• § 42-7-2 - Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Board" means the Board of Corrections. (2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of corrections. (3) "Conviction" means...
• § 42-7-3 - Providing Institutions and Facilities
  (a) Youthful offenders shall undergo treatment in secure institutions, including training schools, hospitals, farms, and forestry and other camps and including vocational training facilities...
• § 42-7-4 - Studies and Diagnoses; Placement of Youthful Offender by Department
  (a) The commissioner shall cause to be made a complete study and diagnosis of each youthful offender, including a physical examination and, where possible...
• § 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.
• § 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...
• § 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.
• § 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...
• § 42-7-9 - Construction of Chapter
  (a) Nothing in this chapter shall limit or affect the power of any court to proceed in accordance with any other applicable provisions of...

Last modified: October 14, 2016