§ 42-8-35.5 - Confinement in probation diversion center - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 42-8-35.5 (2010)
42-8-35.5. Confinement in probation diversion center

(a) In addition to any other terms and conditions of probation provided in this article, the trial judge may require that probationers sentenced to a period of not less than one year on probation shall satisfactorily complete, as a condition of that probation, a program in a probation diversion center. Probationers so sentenced will be required to serve a period of confinement as specified in the court order, which confinement period shall be computed from the date of initial confinement in the diversion center.

(b) The court shall determine that the defendant is at least 17 years of age at the time of sentencing, is capable both physically and mentally of maintaining paid employment in the community, and does not unnecessarily jeopardize the safety of the community.

(c) The department may assess and collect room and board fees from diversion center program participants at a level set by the department.