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O.C.G.A. § 42-6-1 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (1) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of corrections. (2) “Department” means the Department of Corrections. (3) “Detainer” means a written instrument executed by the prosecuting officer of a court and filed with the department requesting that…
O.C.G.A. § 42-6-2 When detainers to be accepted and filed by department
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The department shall accept and file only those detainers which meet the requirements of this article and which are filed in accordance with this article; provided, however, this article shall not apply to detainers filed by the authorities of the United States government or of any …
O.C.G.A. § 42-6-3 Time limit for trial; notice and request for final disposition; notification of inmate and interested parties; effect of escape by inmate
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(a) Whenever a person has entered upon a term of imprisonment in a penal institution under the jurisdiction of the department and whenever during the continuance of the term of imprisonment there is pending in any court in this state any untried indictment or accusation on the ba…
O.C.G.A. § 42-6-4 Effect of failure to meet time limit for trial after delivery of inmate pursuant to Code Section 24-13-60
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If an inmate is not brought to trial upon a pending indictment or accusation within two terms of court after delivery of the inmate to the sheriff or a deputy sheriff pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 24-13-60, provided no continuance has been granted, all detainers base…