Georgia Legislative Watch

SB48 - Penal Institutions; transmittal information on convicted persons; provide notice to the attorney of record for the convicted persons
Sponsored by: Carter,Joseph 13th

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-5-50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to transmittal of information on convicted persons and place of detention, so as to provide that after a convicted person has remained in custody of the local jail for a period of 90 days after a request for local custody has been filed on behalf of such person, the sheriff through the prosecuting attorney may petition the sentencing court for a hearing to determine whether such convicted person should be transferred to the custody of the commissioner of corrections; to provide for notice to the attorney of record for the convicted person; to provide for certain matters to be considered by the court; to provide that the court order shall specify the conditions of continued incarceration of the convicted person; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.