Georgia § 42-1-1 Definitions

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§ 42-1-1 — Definitions

Georgia § 42-1-1

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Bluebook

O.C.G.A. § 42-1-1 (2026).

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Except as specifically provided otherwise, as used in this title, the term:

(1)"Board" means the Board of Corrections.

(2)"Case plan" means an individualized accountability and behavior change strategy for a probationer, as applicable.

(3)"Commissioner" means the commissioner of corrections.

(4)"Criminal risk factors" means characteristics and behaviors that affect a person's risk for committing future crimes and include, but are not limited to, antisocial behavior, antisocial personality, criminal thinking, criminal associates, having a dysfunctional family, having low levels of employment or education, poor use of leisure and recreation time, and substance abuse.

(5)"Department" means the Department of Corrections.

(6)"Graduated sanctions" means:

(A)Verbal and written warnings; (B

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Except as specifically provided otherwise, as used in this title, the term: (1) "Board" means the Board of Corrections. (2) "Case plan" means an individualized accountability and behavior change strategy for a probationer, as applicable. (3) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of corrections. (4) "Criminal risk factors" means characteristics and behaviors that affect a person's risk for committing future crimes and include, but are not limited to, antisocial behavior, antisocial personality, criminal thinking, criminal associates, having a dysfunctional family, having low levels of employment or education, poor use of leisure and recreation time, and substance abuse. (5) "Department" means the Department of Corrections. (6) "Graduated sanctions" means: (A) Verbal and written warnings; (B) Increased restrictions and reporting requirements; (C) Community service or work crews; (D) Referral to substance abuse or mental health treatment or counseling programs in the community; (E) Increased substance abuse screening and monitoring; (F) Electronic monitoring, as such term is defined in Code Section 42-3-111 ; and (G) An intensive supervision program. (7) "Risk and needs assessment" means an actuarial tool, approved by the board and validated on a targeted population, scientifically proven to determine a person's risk to recidivate and to identify criminal risk factors that, when properly addressed, can reduce that person's likelihood of committing future criminal behavior.

Legislative History

Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 73,§ 5-62, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 84,§ 17, eff. 7/1/2013. Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 709,§ VII-7-1, eff. 7/1/2012.