Title 15 — Courts

Every fine imposed by a court under the authority of this Code shall be paid immediately or within such reasonable time as the court may 444 15-21-2 grant. (Laws 1833, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 837; Code 1863, § 4541; Code 1868, § 4561; Code 1873, § 4655; Code 1882, § 4655; Penal Co…

(a) In every case in which any court shall impose a fine, which shall be construed to include costs, for any offense prohibited by Code Section 16-13-30, 16-13-30.1, 16-13-30.2, 16-13-30.3, 16-13-30.5, 16-13-31, 16-13-31.1, 16-13-32, 16-13-32.1, 16-13-32.2, 16-13-32.3, 16-13-32.4…

Unless otherwise provided by law, money arising from fines for a violation of the penal laws or collected on forfeited recognizances in the superior courts shall be first applied to the extinguishment of the 455 15-21-12 insolvent lists of the officers bringing the funds into cou…

This article is enacted pursuant to Article III, Section VI, Paragraph VI, subparagraph (f ) of the Constitution of Georgia, which provision authorizes the allocation of funds and a continuing fund for the purpose of compensating innocent victims of crime and for the administrati…

It is the intent of this article to provide funding for compensating innocent victims of crime and for the implementation and administration of Chapter 15 of Title 17. (Code 1981, § 15-21-111, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1836, § 1.) 15-21-112. Additional penalty for violation of C…

Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2005, p. ES3, § 6/HB 1EX, effective June 15, 2004. Editor’s notes. — This Code section was based on Ga. L. 1992, p. 1836, § 1. 15-21-115. Failure or refusal to remit sums due.

Any person whose duty it is to collect and remit the sum provided for in this article who fails or refuses to so remit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Code 1981, § 15-21-115, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1836, § 1.) ARTICLE 8 FUNDING FOR LOCAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

For the purpose of collecting any moneys owed to a court pursuant to a judgment and with the recommendation of such court, a local governing authority may contract with any person doing business within or outside this state for the collection of moneys owed to such court; provide…

15-21-131. Imposition of additional fines. 15-21-132. Assessment and collection of additional sums; reporting; certification of victim assistance programs. 15-21-133. Payment of additional sums [Repealed]. 15-21-134. Refusal to pay sums as provided in this article.

(a) In every case in which any court of this state or any municipality or political subdivision of this state shall impose a fine, which shall be construed to include costs, for any criminal offense or any criminal ordinance violation, there shall be imposed as an additional pena…

Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2005, p. ES3, § 8/HB 1EX, effective June 15, 2004. Editor’s notes. — This Code section was based on Ga. L. 1995, p. 260, § 3. 15-21-134. Refusal to pay sums as provided in this article.

Any person whose duty it is to collect and remit the sums provided for in this article who refuses to so remit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Code 1981, § 15-21-134, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 260, § 3.) ARTICLE 9 BRAIN AND SPINAL INJURY TRUST FUND Editor’s notes. — The const…

As used in this article, the term: (1) ‘‘Commission’’ means the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission created in Code Section 15-21-142. (2) ‘‘Trust fund’’ means the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund created by Code Section 15-21-148. (Code 1981, § 15-21-141, enacted by …

There is established the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission which is assigned to the Department of Public Health for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3. (Code 1981, § 15-21-142, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 667, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 528, §…

(a) The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission shall consist of 16 members who shall serve for terms of two years, except that with respect to the first members appointed, five members shall be appointed for a term of three years, five for a term of two years, and five for…

(a) The commission shall do all of the following: (1) Meet at such times and places as it shall determine necessary or convenient to perform its duties. The commission shall also meet on the call of the chairperson or the Governor; (2) Maintain minutes of its meetings; (3) Adopt …

The commission may accept and solicit federal funds granted by Congress or executive order for the purposes of this article as well as gifts and donations from individuals, private organizations, or foundations. The acceptance and use of federal funds does not commit state funds …

(a) There is created the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund as a separate fund in the state treasury. The state treasurer shall credit to the trust fund all amounts transferred to such fund and shall invest the 485 15-21-149 trust fund moneys in the same manner as authorized for …

(a) In every case in which any court in this state shall impose a fine, which shall be construed to include costs, for any violation of Code Section 40-6-391, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or for violations of ordinances of political subdivisions wh…

The sums provided for in Code Section 15-21-149 shall be assessed and collected by the clerk or court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and shall be paid over by the last day of the following month to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperat…

(a) In every case in which any court in this state shall impose a fine, which shall be construed to include costs, for any violation of Code Section 40-6-390, relating to reckless driving, or for violations of ordinances of political subdivisions which have adopted by reference C…

Any person whose duty it is to collect and remit the sums provided for in this article who refuses to so remit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Code 1981, § 15-21-152, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 667, § 1.) ARTICLE 10 GEORGIA DRIVER’S EDUCATION COMMISSION Editor’s notes. — Ga. L…

15-21-171. Definitions. 15-21-172. Georgia Driver’s Education Commission established. 15-21-173. Members; terms; appointment; vacancies; chairperson and other officers; employees. 15-21-174. Commission members’ expenses.

As used in this article, the term ‘‘commission’’ means the Georgia Driver’s Education Commission created in Code Section 15-21-172. (Code 1981, § 15-21-171, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1461, § 2/SB 226.) 15-21-172. Georgia Driver’s Education Commission established.

There is established the Georgia Driver’s Education Commission, which is assigned to the Department of Driver Services for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3. (Code 1981, § 15-21-172, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1461, § 2/SB 226; Ga. L. 2006, p. 72,…

Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall receive the same expense allowance per day as that received by a member of the General Assembly for each day such member of the commission is in attendance at a meeting of such commission, plus either reimbursem…

(a) The commission shall do all of the following: 489 15-21-178 (1) Meet at such times and places as it shall determine necessary or convenient to perform its duties. The commission shall also meet on the call of the chairperson or the Governor; (2) Maintain minutes of its meetin…

The commission may recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly changes in state programs, statutes, policies, budgets, and standards relating to the provision of driver education and training in this state, with the objective of maximizing participation in driver’s educati…

The commission may authorize the disbursement of available funds from moneys appropriated to the commission by the General Assembly 490 15-21-180 for purposes of providing driver education and training to a person, entity, or program eligible pursuant to criteria to be set by the…

(a) The sums provided for in Code Section 15-21-179 shall be assessed and collected by the clerk or other court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys from fines and shall be paid over by the last day of the following month to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooper…

(a)(1) The clerks of the several courts shall pay into the county treasury of the county where the court is held all moneys arising from fines and bond forfeitures collected by them and, upon failure to do so, shall be subject to rule and attachment as in the case of defaulting s…

Any claimant against the fine and bond forfeiture fund or the heirs, administrators, executors, personal representatives, or assigns of any officer holding any valid claim against the fund may extend the period of limitation for an additional seven years by filing with the clerk …

This article shall be known as and may be cited as the ‘‘Peace Officer, Prosecutor, and Indigent Defense Funding Act.’’ (Code 1981, § 15-21-70, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 1094, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. ES3, § 5/HB 1EX.) 15-21-71. Implementation of constitutional provision.

This article is enacted in part pursuant to the authority of Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, subparagraph (d) of the Constitution of Georgia, which provision authorizes additional penalty assessments in criminal and traffic cases and provides that the proceeds derived ther…

It is the intent of this article to provide funding for the training of law enforcement and prosecutorial officers and to make funds available for funding state indigent defense programs. (Code 1981, § 15-21-72, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 1094, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. ES3, § 5/HB 1E…

Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2005, p. ES3, § 5/HB 1EX, effective June 15, 2004. Editor’s notes. — This Code section was based on Ga. L. 1983, p. 1094, § 1; Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 15. 15-21-76. Failure or refusal to remit moneys.

Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2005, p. ES3, § 5/HB 1EX, effective June 15, 2004. Editor’s notes. — This Code section was based on Ga. L. 1983, p. 1094, § 1. 15-21-77. Appropriations for law enforcement or prosecutorial officers’ training. An amount equal to the net proceeds derive…

The officers of court shall have a lien upon all funds arising from fines and bond forfeitures for the payment of their insolvent costs. (Ga. L. 1875, p. 88, § 1; Code 1882, § 4654; Penal Code 1895, § 1085; Penal Code 1910, § 1112; Code 1933, § 27-2910; Ga. L. 2015, p. 693, § 3-3…

This article shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Jail Construction and Staffing Act.’’ (Code 1981, § 15-21-90, enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 1753, § 1.)

This article is enacted pursuant to Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of Georgia, which provision authorizes additional penalty assessments in criminal and traffic cases and cases involving violations of ordinances of political subdivisions and provides th…

Moneys collected pursuant to this article and placed in the county jail fund shall be expended by the governing authority of the county or counties solely and exclusively for constructing, operating, and staffing county jails, county correctional institutions, and detention facil…