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GA SB301
Bill
Status
Passed
7/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
Blake Tillery
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AI Summary
- County sheriffs may request that a state prison inmate charged with a misdemeanor or felony committed within a state correctional institution—and denied bond—remain in state custody after completing their current sentence until the new charge is adjudicated
- The commissioner of corrections, in consultation with the warden or superintendent of the institution, must respond to the sheriff's request within 36 hours, considering available space, potential safety benefits, and other relevant factors
- Requests are only eligible for consideration if the inmate is housed in a correctional institution located in the same county where the alleged offense occurred
- Inmates retained in state custody under an approved request may not be transferred to a correctional institution outside the requesting county unless the commissioner determines the transfer is necessary for the inmate's physical or mental health
- Adds new Code section 42-5-51.1 to Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, governing conditions of detention in state and county correctional institutions
Legislative Description
Detainers; inmates charged with subsequent felony offenses under sentence and in custody; temporary custody provisions; revise
Last Action
Effective Date
1/1/2021
Full Bill Text
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