GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013) |
Title 17. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE |
Chapter 10. SENTENCE AND PUNISHMENT |
Article 1. PROCEDURE FOR SENTENCING AND IMPOSITION OF PUNISHMENT |
§ 17-10-1. (For effective date, see note.) Fixing of sentence; suspension or probation of sentence; change in sentence; eligibility for parole; prohibited modifications; exceptions. |
§ 17-10-1.1. Judicial consideration of victim impact statement; form document; manner of rebuttal; effect of noncompliance; no creation of cause of action or right of appeal |
§ 17-10-1.2. Oral victim impact statement; presentation of evidence; cross-examination and rebuttal by defendant; effect of noncompliance; no creation of cause of action or right of appeal |
§ 17-10-1.3. Factoring into sentencing determinations citizenship status of convict |
§ 17-10-2. Conduct of presentence hearings in felony cases; effect of reversal for error in presentence hearing |
§ 17-10-3. Punishment for misdemeanors generally |
§ 17-10-3.1. Punishment for violations of Code Section 40-6-391 |
§ 17-10-4. Punishment for misdemeanors of a high and aggravated nature |
§ 17-10-5. Imposition of misdemeanor punishment for felonies punishable by imprisonment for term of ten years or less |
§ 17-10-6. Review of sentences of imprisonment for period exceeding 12 years by three-judge panel |
§ 17-10-6.1. Punishment for serious violent offenders; authorization for reduction in mandatory minimum sentencing |
§ 17-10-6.2. Punishment for sexual offenders |
§ 17-10-7. Punishment of repeat offenders; punishment and eligibility for parole of persons convicted of fourth felony offense |
§ 17-10-8. Requirement of payment of fine as condition precedent to probation; rebate or refund of fine upon revocation of probation |
§ 17-10-8.1. Fee for legal defense services as condition of probation |
§ 17-10-9. Specification by judge imposing sentence of time from which penal sentence to run; effect of appeal |
§ 17-10-9.1. Voluntary surrender to county jail or correctional institution; release of defendant |
§ 17-10-10. Concurrent sentences |
§ 17-10-11. Granting of credit generally; use in determining parole eligibility; applicability of Code section |
§ 17-10-12. Affidavit specifying number of days spent in confinement; disposition of affidavit; granting of credit to defendant |
§ 17-10-13. Legal adjudication of guilt in court having jurisdiction to precede assessment of punishment |
§ 17-10-14. (For effective date, see note.) Committal of person under 17 convicted of felony |
§ 17-10-15. AIDS transmitting crimes; requiring defendant to submit to HIV test; report of results |
§ 17-10-16. Sentence to imprisonment for life without parole authorized; ineligibility for parole or leave programs |
§ 17-10-16.1. Seeking death penalty not prerequisite to life without parole sentence |
§ 17-10-17. Sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice; circumstances; parole |
§ 17-10-18. Notification to seek enhanced penalty |
§ 17-10-19. Determination of defendant's guilt; object of the offense; enhancement of sentence |
§ 17-10-20. Collection of fines and restitution in criminal cases |
REFS & ANNOS
TITLE 17 Chapter 10 Article 1 NOTE
CROSS REFERENCES. --Vacating of office by state officer convicted of felony, § 45-5-2. Suspension of county officer upon conviction for felony, § 45-5-6. Sentencing and sentence review, Uniform Superior Court Rules, Rule 35.2. Modification or vacation of juvenile court order of probation, Uniform Rules for the Juvenile Courts of Georgia, Rules 16.1 through 16.4.
LAW REVIEWS. --For note on the 1994 amendments of Code Sections 17-10-1, 17-10-6, 17-10-7 and enactment of Code Section 17-10-6.1 of this article, see 11 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 159 (1994).
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. Proof of Facts. --Governmental Entity's Liability for Injuries Caused by Negligently Released Individual, 19 POF2d 583.
Government's Breach of Plea Bargain, 27 POF2d 133.
LAW REVIEWS. --For note on the 1994 amendments of Code Sections 17-10-1, 17-10-6, 17-10-7 and enactment of Code Section 17-10-6.1 of this article, see 11 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 159 (1994).
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. Proof of Facts. --Governmental Entity's Liability for Injuries Caused by Negligently Released Individual, 19 POF2d 583.
Government's Breach of Plea Bargain, 27 POF2d 133.