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§ 42-2-1 — Creation

Georgia § 42-2-1
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O.C.G.A. § 42-2-1 (2026).

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There is created the Department of Corrections.

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738 S.E.2d 614 (Supreme Court of Georgia, 2013)
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604 S.E.2d 478 (Supreme Court of Georgia, 2004)
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Legislative History

Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 709,§ VII-7-3, eff. 7/1/2012.

Nearby Sections

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§ 42-1-1
Definitions
§ 42-1-10
Preliminary urine screen drug tests
§ 42-1-11
Notification of crime victim of impending release of offender from imprisonment
§ 42-1-11-1
Alien prisoners eligible for deportation; cooperation with federal deportation program; waiver of extradition rights; transportation
§ 42-1-11-2
Advice on employment of attorney prohibited; penalty
§ 42-1-11-3
Treatment of pregnant and postpartum female inmates
§ 42-1-11-4
Reports regarding foreign-born inmates in custody
§ 42-1-11-5
Compliance with immigration detainer notices
§ 42-1-12
State Sexual Offender Registry
§ 42-1-13
Sexual Offender Risk Review Board; composition; appointment; administration and duties; immunity from liability
§ 42-1-13-1
Electronic location tracking of sexual offenders; petitioning for exemption
§ 42-1-14
Risk assessment classification; classification as "sexually dangerous predator"; reevaluations; periodic reporting to sheriffs
§ 42-1-15
Restriction on registered sexual offenders residing, working, or loitering within certain distance of child care facilities, churches, schools, or areas where minors congregate; penalties
§ 42-1-16
Definitions; employment restrictions for sexual offenders; penalties
§ 42-1-17
Definitions; residency restrictions for sexual offenders; penalties
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