Article 1 - Procedure for Sentencing and Imposition of Punishment

Article 1 - Procedure for Sentencing and Imposition of Punishment

§ 17-10-1. Fixing of sentence; suspension or probation of sentence; change in sentence; eligibility for parole; prohibited modifications; exceptions.
§ 17-10-1.1. Judicial consideration of victim impact statement; form document; manner of rebuttal; effect of noncompliance; no creation of cause of action or right of appeal
§ 17-10-1.2. Oral victim impact statement; presentation of evidence; cross-examination and rebuttal by defendant; effect of noncompliance; no creation of cause of action or right of appeal
§ 17-10-1.3. Factoring into sentencing determinations citizenship status of convict
§ 17-10-1.4. Split sentence
§ 17-10-2. Conduct of presentence hearings in felony cases; effect of reversal for error in presentence hearing
§ 17-10-3. Punishment for misdemeanors generally
§ 17-10-3.1. Punishment for violations of Code Section 40-6-391
§ 17-10-4. Punishment for misdemeanors of a high and aggravated nature
§ 17-10-5. Imposition of misdemeanor punishment for felonies punishable by imprisonment for term of ten years or less
§ 17-10-6. Review of sentences of imprisonment for period exceeding 12 years by three-judge panel
§ 17-10-6.1. Punishment for serious violent offenders; authorization for reduction in mandatory minimum sentencing
§ 17-10-6.2. Punishment for sexual offenders
§ 17-10-6.3. Disposition of cases currently under review by three-judge panel; duties and responsibilities of the president of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia with respect to abolishing the three-judge panel
§ 17-10-7. Punishment of repeat offenders; punishment and eligibility for parole of persons convicted of fourth felony offense
§ 17-10-8. Payment of fine in felony case; rebate or refund of fine not permitted upon revocation of probation
§ 17-10-8.1. Fee for legal defense services as condition of probation
§ 17-10-9. Specification by judge imposing sentence of time from which penal sentence to run; effect of appeal
§ 17-10-9.1. Voluntary surrender to county jail or correctional institution; release of defendant
§ 17-10-10. Concurrent sentences
§ 17-10-11. Granting of credit generally; use in determining parole eligibility; applicability of Code section
§ 17-10-12. Affidavit specifying number of days spent in confinement; disposition of affidavit; granting of credit to defendant
§ 17-10-13. Legal adjudication of guilt in court having jurisdiction to precede assessment of punishment
§ 17-10-14. Committal of person under 17 convicted of felony
§ 17-10-15. AIDS transmitting crimes; requiring defendant to submit to HIV test; report of results
§ 17-10-16. Sentence to imprisonment for life without parole authorized; ineligibility for parole or leave programs
§ 17-10-16.1. Seeking death penalty not prerequisite to life without parole sentence
§ 17-10-17. Sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice; circumstances; parole
§ 17-10-18. Notification to seek enhanced penalty
§ 17-10-19. Determination of defendant's guilt; object of the offense; enhancement of sentence
§ 17-10-20. Collection of fines and restitution in criminal cases

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