Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
25-FEB-13 
 
Table of Contents 
In OCGA, %=attempt, #=conspire, *=multiple OCGA sections 
 
Page OCGA Ref 
12 01-01 -001* 13 10-05 -012 14 16-04 -007 15 16-05 -001 16 16-05 -001% 17 16-05 -002 18 16-05 -003 19 16-05 -021% 20 16-05 -021* 21 16-05 -021a 22 16-05 -021a1 23 16-05 -021c 24 16-05 -023c 25 16-05 -024a 26 16-05 -024h 27 16-05 -040 28 16-05 -041 29 16-05 -044.1 30 16-05 -045 31 16-05 -060c 
 
GDC / Parole Offense Code 
8001 VIOLATN OTHR STATES LAW Miscellaneous violation of laws of another state 1800 VIOL GA SECURITIES ACT Violation of the Georgia Securities Act 9910 CRMNL SOLICITATION Soliciting another person to commit a felony 1101 MURDER Murder in the first degree 1190 ATMPT MURDER Attempt to commit murder 1102 VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER Causing the death of a person during irresistible passion 1103 INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER Causing the death of a person w/o intent during unlawful act 1303 ATMPT AGGRAV ASSAULT Attempted aggravated assault w weapon or w intent to murder/rape/rob 1300 MISC ASSAULT/BATTERY Miscellaneous assault and battery 1302 AGGRAV ASSAULT Aggravated assault w weapon or w intent to murder/rape/rob 2095 AGG ASLT W INTNT TO RAPE Aggravated assault with intent to rape 1314 AGGRAV ASSAULT PEACE OFCR Aggravated assault on a peace officer 1316 SIMPLE BATTERY Intentionally making insulting/provoking physical contact or cause harm 1305 AGGRAV BATTERY Aggravated battery causing bodily harm result in loss of part/disfigurement 1301 FAMILY VIOLENCE BATTERY Aggravated battery w past/present spouse or other family except sibling 1311 KIDNAPPING Abducting/stealing away a person w/o lawful authority 1308 FALSE IMPRISONMENT Arresting/confining/detaining a person w/o legal authority 1911 HIJACKING MOTOR VEHICLE Hijacking a motor vehicle 1312 INTERFERENCE WITH CUSTODY Interference with the lawful custody of a child 1317 RECK COND INFECTED PERSON Reckless conduct by a person infected by HIV or hepatitis 
 
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Page OCGA Ref 
32 16-05 -070 33 16-05 -073 34 16-05 -090c 35 16-05 -091 36 16-05 -100 37 16-06 -000* 38 16-06 -001 
39 16-06 -001% 40 16-06 -002a1 41 16-06 -002a2 42 16-06 -003 43 16-06 -004a% 44 16-06 -004b 45 16-06 -004c 46 16-06 -005 47 16-06 -005 48 16-06 -005% 49 16-06 -022 50 16-06 -022.1 51 16-06 -022.2 
 
GDC / Parole Offense Code 
2801 CRUELTY TO CHILDREN Maliciously causing physical/mental pain to person under age 18 2803 MANUFACT METH NEAR CHILD Manufacture methamphetamine in presence of child 1320 STALKING Follow/place under surveillance/contact person for harassment/intimidation 1321 AGGRAV STALKING Stalking while subject to restraining order/other legal injunction 2811 CRUELTY TO ELDER PERSON Cruelty to a person 65 years of age or older 2000 MISC SEXUAL OFFENSE Miscellaneous felony sexual offense 2001 RAPE Carnal knowledge of female against her will/carnal knowledge female <age 10 2091 ATMPT RAPE Attempt to commit rape 2002 SODOMY Perform/submit to sex act w sex organs and mouth/anus 2003 AGGRAV SODOMY Sodomy against will of another or against person <age 10 2018 STATUTORY RAPE Engaging in sexual intercourse w person under age 16, except spouse 2094 ATMPT CHILD MOLESTATION Attempt to commit child molestation 2019 CHILD MOLESTATION Commit immoral/indecent act to/in presence of person under age 16 2021 AGGRAV CHILD MOLESTATION Child molestation which physically injures child or involves sodomy 2020 ENTICING CHILD-INDEC PURP Soliciting person under age 16 for child molestation or indecent acts 2023 SEXL/ASSLT/AGN/PERS/CSTDY Sexual contact between a custodian and a person in custody 2090 ENTICE CHILD, ATTEMPTED Attempting to entice a child for indecent purposes 2006 INCEST Engaging in sexual intercourse w person related by blood/marriage 2011 SEXUAL BATTERY Touching the intimate parts of another w/o consent, 2nd off or vic < 16 2009 AGGRAV SEXUAL BATTERY Penetrating sex organ/anus of person w foreign object w/o consent 
 
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Page OCGA Ref 
52 16-07 -001 53 16-07 -001% 54 16-07 -020 55 16-07 -021 56 16-07 -022 57 16-07 -022* 58 16-07 -023 59 16-07 -024 60 16-07 -026 61 16-07 -060 62 16-07 -061 63 16-07 -062 64 16-07 -080* 65 16-08 -002 66 16-08 -002% 67 16-08 -003 68 16-08 -004 69 16-08 -005 70 16-08 -006 71 16-08 -007 
 
GDC / Parole Offense Code 
1601 BURGLARY Entering a structure/vehicle w intent to commit felony/theft 1690 ATMPT BURGLARY Attempt to commit burglary 1602 POSS TOOLS COMMIT CRIME Possession of tools to commit burglary/theft/other crime 9912 CRMNL TRESPASSING Trespassing for unlawful purpose 1501 CRMNL DAMAGE 1ST DEGREE 1st degree criminal damage/interfere w property endanger life/pub utilities 1500 MISC CRIMINAL DAMAGE Miscellaneous criminal damage to property 1502 CRMNL DAMAGE 2ND DEGREE 2nd degree criminal damage/interfere w property w/o endanger human life 2613 CRMNL INTERFERE GOVT PROP Destroying/damaging/defacing government property 1505 VANDALISM TO CHURCH ETC Vandalism to a place of worship 1401 ARSON 1ST DEGREE First degree arson/damaging property by fire/explosive 1402 ARSON 2ND DEGREE Second degree arson/damaging property by fire/explosive 1403 ARSON 3RD DEGREE Third degree arson/damaging property by fire/explosive 2900 MISC WEAPON/EXPLOSIVE OFF Miscellaneous weapon/explosive offense 1802 THEFT BY TAKING Unlawful depriving another of their property 1812 ATMPT THEFT BY TAKING Criminal attempt to commit theft by taking 1803 THEFT BY DECEPTION Theft by obtaining anothers property by deceit/artful practice 1808 THEFT BY CONVERSION Theft by disposition of anothers property w/o permission 1807 THEFT OF SERVICES Theft by intentional avoiding payment for obtained services 1805 THEFT OF LOST PROPERTY Taking control of property known to be lost/mislaid 1806 THEFT BY REC STOLEN PROP Taking control of property known to be stolen 
 
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Page OCGA Ref 
72 16-08 -008 73 16-08 -009 74 16-08 -012a5 75 16-08 -014 76 16-08 -015 77 16-08 -016 78 16-08 -018 79 16-08 -040 80 16-08 -040% 81 16-08 -040a1 82 16-08 -040a2 83 16-08 -040a3 84 16-08 -041 85 16-08 -041% 86 16-08 -060 87 16-08 -083 88 16-09 -000* 89 16-09 -001 90 16-09 -001* 91 16-09 -001*% 
 
GDC / Parole Offense Code 
1816 THEFT RECV PROP OUT STATE Theft by taking control property known to have been stolen in other state 1815 THEFT BRING PROP IN STATE Theft by bringing property known to be stolen into the state 1813 THEFT MOTORVEH OR PART Theft of motor vehicle or motor vehicle part 1821 THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING Theft by shoplifting 1811 CONVSN PAYMNTS REAL PROPY Theft by conversion of payments made on real property 1804 THEFT BY EXTORTION Unlawful obtain anothers property by threat/false accusation 1880 ENTERING VEHICLE Entering motor vehicle w intent to commit theft/felony 1901 ROBBERY Theft in the immediate presence of the property owner/agent of owner 1991 ATMPT ROBBERY Attempt to commit robbery 1903 ROBBERY BY FORCE Robbery by use of force 1904 ROBBERY BY INTIMIDATION Robbery by use of force/coercion 1905 ROBBERY BY SUDDEN SNATCH Robbery by sudden snatching 1902 ARMED ROBBERY Robbery by use of an offensive weapon 1992 ATMPT ARMED ROBBERY Attempt to commit armed robbery 9907 UNAUTH DIST RECRD DEVICES Unauthorized distribution of recorded devices or media 5003 CHOP SHOP VIOLATION Use/operation of facility to salvage parts from stolen motor vehicle 1799 MISC FRAUD Miscellaneous felony fraud 1701 FORGERY 1ST DEGREE 1st degree forgery w intent to defraud 1700 MISC FORGERY Miscellaneous felony forgery 1790 ATMPT FORGERY Attempt to commit 1st/2nd degree forgery 
 
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Page OCGA Ref 
92 16-09 -002 93 16-09 -004b 94 16-09 -020 95 16-09 -021 96 16-09 -031 97 16-09 -031d 98 16-09 -032 99 16-09 -033 100 16-09 -035 101 16-09 -037 102 16-09 -039 103 16-09 -053 104 16-09 -093 105 16-09 -093a 106 16-09 -093b 107 16-09 -121* 108 16-10 -001 109 16-10 -002a1 110 16-10 -008 111 16-10 -020 
 
GDC / Parole Offense Code 
1702 FORGERY 2ND DEGREE 2nd degree forgery w intent to defraud 1506 ALTER ID Altering an identification document 1704 BAD CHECKS Issue/present check for cash/deposit knowing it to be worthless 1750 FRAUDULENT CHECKS Printing checks with false routing or account numbers 1751 THEFT CREDIT CARD Financial transaction card theft 1754 CRMNL POSS CREDIT CARD Possession financial transaction card of another w/o consent 1752 FORGERY CREDIT CARD Financial transaction card forgery 1753 FRAUDULENT CREDIT CARD Financial transaction card fraud 1755 RECV GDS,SRVS FRAUD OBTND Receiving goods and services fraudlently obtained 1705 ILLEGAL USE-CREDIT CARD Using a financial transaction card in a manner not authorized 1759 TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRAUD Avoid/attempt to avoid lawful telephone/telegraph charge by fraud 1504 DAMAGE,DESTROY SECR PROP Damage/destroy/secret property to defraud 1796 FRAUDULENT ACCESS COMPUTE Use of computer/computer network to commit fraud 1761 COMPUTER THEFT Use of a computer/computer network to commit theft 1762 COMPUTER TRESPASS Use of a computer/computer network w/o authority 1756 FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD Financial identity fraud 2302 VIOL OATH PUBLIC OFFCR Violation of the oath of public/government office 2301 BRIBERY GOVT OFFICER Offering government officer benefit/reward for consideration 2311 FALSE CERTIFICATES False certification of the administration of oath 2408 FALSE STATEMENTS GOVT Fraudulent actions within government 
 
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Page OCGA Ref 
112 16-10 -021 113 16-10 -023 114 16-10 -024b 115 16-10 -028 116 16-10 -031 117 16-10 -050 118 16-10 -051 119 16-10 -052 120 16-10 -053 121 16-10 -056 122 16-10 -070 123 16-10 -070* 124 16-10 -071 125 16-10 -093 126 16-10 -094 127 16-10 -095 128 16-10 -096 129 16-11 -001* 130 16-11 -014 131 16-11 -037 
 
GDC / Parole Offense Code 
2307 DEFRAUDING STATE Conspiracy to defraud state or political subdivision of state 2405 IMPERSONATING OFFICER Impersonating peace officer or other public officer 2314 OBSTR OF LAW ENF OFFICER Obstructing peace officer in performance of duty 2609 FALSE PUBLIC ALARM Transmitting false alarm of destructive device/hazardous substance 1125 CONCEAL DEATH OF ANOTHER Concealing the death of another person 2503 HINDERING APPREH OR PUN Hindering the apprehension/punishment of a criminal 2511 BAIL JUMPING Failure to appear in court after being released on bail/bond 2501 ESCAPE Escaping from lawful authority 2502 AIDING ESCAPE Aiding another to escape from lawful custody 2507 MUTINY IN PENAL INST Committing a violent/tumultuous act in a penal institution 2401 PERJURY Make false statement under oath in judicial proceeding 2400 MISC JUDICIAL PROCEEDING Miscellaneous judicial proceeding violation 2402 FALSE SWEARING Making false statement under oath NOT in judicial proceeding 2313 INFLUENCING WITNESS Influencing witness to alter testimony in legal proceeding 2315 TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE Tampering with evidence 2406 BARRATRY Bringing repeated legal actions solely to harass 2404 IMPERSONATION Assuming identity of another as witness in legal proceeding 2200 MISC PUBLIC ORDER Miscellaneous public order violation 2205 FALSE SWEARNG WRITTN STMT False statement re membership in subversive group on state application 1307 TERRORIST THREATS & ACTS Threatening to commit any crime of violence w intent to terrorize 
 
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Page OCGA Ref 
132 16-11 -061 133 16-11 -062 134 16-11 -106b 135 16-11 -106b 136 16-11 -121* 137 16-11 -126 138 16-11 -127.1 139 16-11 -128b2 140 16-11 -131b 141 16-11 -131b 142 16-12 -001 143 16-12 -001* 144 16-12 -004c 145 16-12 -004c 146 16-12 -022 147 16-12 -037 148 16-12 -100 149 16-12 -100.2 150 16-13 -003 151 16-13 -020*% 
 
GDC / Parole Offense Code 
3002 PEEPING TOM Spying on/invading the privacy of another 3001 EAVESDROP & SURVEILLANCE Intentional overhearing/transmitting/recording private conversation 2910 POSS OF FIREARM DUR CRIME Possession of firearm during commission of crime 2911 POSS KNIFE DURING CRIME Possession of a knife during commission of a crime 2912 POSS OF CERTAIN WEAPONS Possession of certain weapons defined as dangerous weapons 2901 CARRY CONCEALED WEAPON Carrying concealed weapon w/o license outside home/place of business 2915 CARRY WEAPON AT SCHOOL Carrying any weapon in school safety zone 2903 CARRY PISTL WITHOUT LICNS Carrying pistol w/o license outside home/place of business 2914 POSS FIREARM CONVCT FELON Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon 2913 POSS FIREARM 1ST OFFENDER Possession of a firearm by a First Offender 2854 CNTRBTNG DELINQENCY MINOR Contributing to delinquency of person under age 17 6000 MISC MRALS/PBLIC H/SAFTY Miscellaneous violation public health/safety/morals 2972 AGGRAV CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Causing death/unjustifiable pain to animal by malicious intent 2971 CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Causing death/unjustifiable pain to animal by willful neglect 2703 COMMERICAL GAMBLING Operate a gambling place or receives/records/forwards a bet 2718 DOGFIGHTING Allowing dogs to fight for sport/gaming purpose 2843 SEX EXPLOITATION CHILD Using person under age 18 in production of sexual explicit material 1760 COMPUTER PORNOGRAPHY Using a Computer to distribute child pornography 4160 ABANDMNT OF CONTRLD SUBST Abandonment of controlled substance 4090 ATMPT VIOL SUBSTANCE ACT Attempt to violate the Georgia Controlled Substances Act 
 
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Page OCGA Ref 
152 16-13 -030.1 153 16-13 -030.3 154 16-13 -030B 155 16-13 -030D 156 16-13 -030J 157 16-13 -030a 158 16-13 -030b 159 16-13 -030b 160 16-13 -030c 161 16-13 -030c 162 16-13 -030c 163 16-13 -030d 164 16-13 -030d 165 16-13 -030e 166 16-13 -030f 167 16-13 -030f 168 16-13 -030j1 169 16-13 -030j1 170 16-13 -031* 171 16-13 -031.1 
 
GDC / Parole Offense Code 
4014 UNLWFL MFG/DEL/DIST N-C S Unlawful manufacture/sale/distribution of non-controlled substance 4030 POSS EPHEDRINE Possession ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine 4053 POSS W INT DIS OTHER DRUG Possession With Intent To Distribute Other Drug 4052 POSS W INT DIST METH Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine 4051 POSS W INT DIST MARIJUANA Possession With Intent To Distribute Marijuana 4007 POSS DEP STIM CNTRF DRUGS Possession of controlled substance 4136 ILLGL DIST CONTRLLD SUBST Illegal distribution of controlled substance 4002 S/D DEP STIM CNTRF DRUGS Sales/distribution of controlled substance 4031 POSS METHAMPHETAMINE Possession of methamphetamine 4006 POSS NARCOTICS OPIATES Possession of narcotics/opiates 4008 POSS OF LSD Possession of lysergic acid diethylamide 4032 SALE METHAMPHETAMINE Sale of methamphetamine 4001 S/D NARCOTICS OPIATES Sales/distribution of narcotics/opiates 4022 POSS OF COCAINE Possession of cocaine 4050 POSS W INT DIST COCAINE Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine 4021 S/D COCAINE Sale/distribution of cocaine 4004 S/D OF MARIJUANA Sale or distribution of marijuana 4009 POSS OF MARIJUANA Possession of marijuana 4100 MISC DRUGS TRAFFICKING Trafficking miscellaneous controlled substance 4150 TRAF MDA/EXTSY 28-199GM Trafficking 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine 28-199 grams-MDA/extasy 
 
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Page OCGA Ref 
172 16-13 -031.1 173 16-13 -031.1 174 16-13 -031a1A 175 16-13 -031a1B 176 16-13 -031a1C 177 16-13 -031c1 178 16-13 -031e* 179 16-13 -031e1 180 16-13 -031e2 181 16-13 -031e3 182 16-13 -031f* 183 16-13 -031f1 184 16-13 -031f2 185 16-13 -032.2 186 16-13 -032.3 187 16-13 -032.4 188 16-13 -032.5 189 16-13 -033 190 16-13 -033 191 16-13 -042 
 
GDC / Parole Offense Code 
4034 SALE MDA/EXTSY Sale of methelenedioxymethamphetamine / extasy 4033 POSS MDA/EXTSY Possession methelenedioxymethamphetamine / extasy 4101 TRAF COCAINE LESS 200 GM Trafficking cocaine less than 200 grams 4102 TRAF COCAINE 201-400 GM Trafficking cocaine 201 to 400 grams 4103 TRAF COCAINE 401+ GM Trafficking cocaine greater than 400 grams 4121 TRAF MARIJNA 10-2000 LB Trafficking marijuana between 10 and 2000 pounds 4146 TRAF METHAMPH UNSPEC AMT Trafficking methamphetamine unspecified amount 4140 TRAF METHAMPH 28-199 GM Trafficking methamphetamine 28-199 grams 4141 TRAF METHAMPH 200-399 GM Trafficking methamphetamine 200-399 grams 4142 TRAF METHAMPH 400+ GM Trafficking methamphetamine 400+ grams 4147 MANF METHAMPH UNSPEC AMT Manufacturing methamphetamine unspecified amount 4143 MANF METHAMPH 28-199 GM Manufacturing methamphetamine 28-199 grams 4144 MANF METHAMPH 200-399 GM Manufacturing methamphetamine 200-399 grams 4016 POSS DRUG RELATED MATRL Possession of drug related material 4133 USE COMM FACLTY VIO C SUB Using communication facility to facilitate violation of VGCSA 4018 S/D CONT SUB SCHOOL Sale/distribution of controlled substance within 1000 ft of school 4017 S/D CONT SUB PUBLIC Sale/distribution of controlled substance within 1000 ft public park 4134 ATT/CONSPRCY COMMT C/S/OF Attempt/conspiracy to commit controlled substance offense 4130 CNSPIRE TRAFFIC CNTRL SUB Conspiracy/attempt to traffic controlled substance 4135 UNAUTH DIST CONTRLLD SUB Unauthorized distribution of controlled substance 
 
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Page OCGA Ref 
192 16-13 -070 193 16-13 -076 194 16-14 -004 195 16-15 -004 196 19-10 -001 197 30-05 -008A1 198 40-05 -058 199 40-05 -058c1 200 40-05 -058c2 201 40-06 -000* 202 40-06 -270b 203 40-06 -393a 204 40-06 -394 205 40-06 -395b5 206 42-01 -001* 207 42-01 -012n 208 42-04 -013b 209 42-04 -013d 210 48-01 -001* 211 50-27 -001* 
 
GDC / Parole Offense Code 
4013 VIOL DNGROUS DRGS ACT Violation of the Dangerous Drug Act 4011 ILLEGAL ATTM TO OBT DRUGS Illegal attempt to obtain dangerous drugs 3404 RACKETEERING Racketeering activities 9914 GANG PARTICIPATION Criminal street gang activities 2852 ABANDONMENT OF CHILD Abandonment of natural child under age 18 2812 ABUSE,NEGLECT ELDER/DISAB Abuse, neglect, or exploit an elderly (age 65 or older) or disabled person 5004 DRVNG HABTL VIOLATOR Three or more driving code violations in any 5 year period 5006 HABIT TRAF VIOL/OTHER Habitual violator of driving code except 40-06-391 (DUI) 5005 HABIT TRAF VIOL/IMPAIRED Habitual violator of code 40-06-391 (driving under influence) 5001 VIOL MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS Miscellaneous violation of motor vehicle code 5007 HIT-RUN W/INJURY/FATALITY Hit and run from an accident with injury or fatality 1123 VEHICULAR HOMICIDE Causing the death of another person during violation of driving code 1318 INJURY BY VEHICLE Causing serious injury to another person during driving code violation 2316 FLEEING/ELUDING POLICE Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer 6200 MISC CORRECTIONL INST OFF Miscellaneous violation of title 42 correctional institution code 2026 SEX OFFENDER FAIL REGISTR Failing to register as a convicted sex offender 2965 POSS WPN,DRUGS BY PRISNR Possession of weapon or drugs by prisoner 2963 GUARD LINE W/WEAPON/DRUGS Bringing weapon or drugs inside guard line of correctional institution 5171 POSS CONTRABAND ARTICLES Possess false revenue stamps, plates, dies etc 2730 LOTTERY VIOLATION Violation of the Georgia Lottery for Education Act 
 
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212 52-07 -012.2 
 
GDC / Parole Offense Code 
1124 HOMICIDE BY VESSEL Causing the death of person while operating watervessel under influence D/A 
 
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OCGA 01-01 -001* GDC# 8001 -VIOLATN OTHR STATES LAW 
 
Miscellaneous violation of laws of another state 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
1730 
 
906 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
10.2% 
 
32.5% 
 
177 
 
294 
 
169 
 
287 
 
6.3 
 
5.7 
 
8 
 
4 
 
2 
 
1 
 
99 
 
185 
 
4.2 
 
3.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.1% 
 
6.0% 
 
1 
 
54 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
89.7% 
 
61.6% 
 
1552 
 
558 
 
4.1 
 
3.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
6 
 
6 
 
2.6 
 
1.5 
 
1.5 
 
1.0 
 
57.7% 
 
66.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
31.7% 
 
56.4% 
 
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OCGA 10-05 -012 GDC# 1800 -VIOL GA SECURITIES ACT 
 
Violation of the Georgia Securities Act 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
152 
 
58 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
0.7% 
 
13.8% 
 
1 
 
8 
 
1 
 
7 
 
6.8 
 
1 
 
1 
 
6 
 
4.8 
 
5.0 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
99.3% 
 
86.2% 
 
151 
 
50 
 
6.8 
 
5.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
2 
 
1 
 
2.3 
 
28.0 
 
2.1 
 
6.4 
 
91.3% 
 
22.9% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
33.3% 
 
100.0% 
 
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OCGA 16-04 -007 GDC# 9910 -CRMNL SOLICITATION 
 
Soliciting another person to commit a felony 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
46 
 
41 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
19.6% 
 
36.6% 
 
9 
 
15 
 
9 
 
15 
 
5.3 
 
6 
 
6 
 
2.8 
 
0.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 7.3% 3 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
80.4% 
 
56.1% 
 
37 
 
23 
 
3.0 
 
4.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
3 
 
1 
 
4.8 
 
3.0 
 
4.8 
 
3.0 
 
100.0% 
 
100.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
12.8% 
 
50.0% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-05 -001 GDC# 1101 -MURDER 
Murder in the first degree 
 
Bench Book 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
694 
 
594 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
100.0% 
 
100.0% 
 
694 
 
594 
 
583 
 
471 
 
105 
 
118 
 
6 
 
5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
345 25.4 
 
177 22.1 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
3.3% 
 
3.1% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -001% GDC# 1190 -ATMPT MURDER 
 
Attempt to commit murder 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
36 
 
28 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
91.7% 
 
89.3% 
 
33 
 
25 
 
31 
 
24 
 
24.6 
 
30.0 
 
2 
 
1 
 
21 
 
13 
 
7.5 
 
7.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 3.6% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 8.3% 3 6.7 
 
7.1% 2 5.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
7 
 
2 
 
4.6 
 
5.0 
 
4.4 
 
3.7 
 
95.7% 
 
74.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
25.0% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -002 GDC# 1102 -VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER 
 
Causing the death of a person during irresistible passion 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
405 
 
347 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
96.5% 
 
96.5% 
 
391 
 
335 
 
385 
 
332 
 
18.3 
 
18.3 
 
5 
 
3 
 
1 
 
99 
 
158 
 
4.1 
 
3.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 0.9% 3 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 3.5% 14 19.2 
 
2.6% 9 5.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
341 
 
264 
 
13.9 
 
13.5 
 
10.8 
 
10.9 
 
77.7% 
 
80.7% 
 
1 
 
17.5 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
8.7% 
 
25.7% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -003 GDC# 1103 -INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER 
 
Causing the death of a person w/o intent during unlawful act 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
170 
 
85 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
74.7% 
 
87.1% 
 
127 
 
74 
 
126 
 
73 
 
10.4 
 
9.5 
 
1 
 
1 
 
76 
 
38 
 
3.2 
 
2.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.2% 
 
2.4% 
 
2 
 
2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
24.1% 
 
10.6% 
 
41 
 
9 
 
7.6 
 
5.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
97 
 
52 
 
6.7 
 
6.9 
 
5.2 
 
5.2 
 
77.6% 
 
75.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
7.9% 
 
36.6% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -021% GDC# 1303 -ATMPT AGGRAV ASSAULT 
 
Attempted aggravated assault w weapon or w intent to murder/rape/rob 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
69 
 
32 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
24.6% 
 
65.6% 
 
17 
 
21 
 
16 
 
20 
 
10.6 
 
13.3 
 
1 
 
1 
 
10 
 
14 
 
3.6 
 
5.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 3.1% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
75.4% 
 
31.3% 
 
52 
 
10 
 
5.6 
 
7.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
8 
 
5 
 
4.3 
 
3.2 
 
2.7 
 
2.8 
 
62.8% 
 
87.5% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
20.0% 
 
50.0% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -021* GDC# 1300 -MISC ASSAULT/BATTERY 
 
Miscellaneous assault and battery 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
52 
 
36 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
32.7% 
 
55.6% 
 
17 
 
20 
 
17 
 
20 
 
7.1 
 
5.5 
 
12 
 
9 
 
3.1 
 
7.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 2.8% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
67.3% 
 
41.7% 
 
35 
 
15 
 
3.0 
 
2.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
14 
 
18 
 
4.8 
 
3.9 
 
3.6 
 
3.0 
 
75.0% 
 
76.9% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
18.2% 
 
42.9% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -021a GDC# 1302 -AGGRAV ASSAULT 
 
Aggravated assault w weapon or w intent to murder/rape/rob 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
11340 
 
10073 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
42.0% 
 
60.3% 
 
4768 
 
6076 
 
4664 
 
5981 
 
12.5 
 
11.6 
 
91 
 
76 
 
13 
 
19 
 
99 
 
4447 
 
5.7 
 
5.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.2% 
 
5.8% 
 
139 
 
586 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
56.7% 
 
33.9% 
 
6433 
 
3411 
 
7.1 
 
8.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
3596 
 
3452 
 
5.1 
 
5.0 
 
3.7 
 
3.8 
 
72.5% 
 
76.0% 
 
5 
 
8.8 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
17.2% 
 
38.9% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -021a1 GDC# 2095 -AGG ASLT W INTNT TO RAPE 
 
Aggravated assault with intent to rape 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
83 
 
89 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
81.9% 
 
82.0% 
 
68 
 
73 
 
66 
 
72 
 
16.2 
 
17.5 
 
2 
 
1 
 
58 
 
49 
 
6.9 
 
8.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.4% 
 
2.2% 
 
2 
 
2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
15.7% 
 
15.7% 
 
13 
 
14 
 
9.9 
 
5.1 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
24 
 
23 
 
5.6 
 
4.8 
 
5.1 
 
4.6 
 
91.1% 
 
95.8% 
 
1 
 
6.3 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
16.5% 
 
39.3% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -021c GDC# 1314 -AGGRAV ASSAULT PEACE OFCR 
 
Aggravated assault on a peace officer 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
295 
 
355 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
46.4% 
 
77.2% 
 
137 
 
274 
 
133 
 
272 
 
12.5 
 
11.9 
 
3 
 
2 
 
1 
 
99 
 
198 
 
6.4 
 
6.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.7% 
 
2.8% 
 
8 
 
10 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
50.8% 
 
20.0% 
 
150 
 
71 
 
7.8 
 
9.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
158 
 
232 
 
6.6 
 
6.3 
 
4.9 
 
4.5 
 
74.2% 
 
71.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
15.7% 
 
42.8% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -023c GDC# 1316 -SIMPLE BATTERY 
 
Intentionally making insulting/provoking physical contact or cause harm 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
245 
 
225 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
32.2% 
 
52.9% 
 
79 
 
119 
 
79 
 
118 
 
5.7 
 
5.4 
 
1 
 
35 
 
48 
 
3.8 
 
4.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.6% 
 
6.7% 
 
4 
 
15 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
66.1% 
 
40.4% 
 
162 
 
91 
 
2.8 
 
2.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
14 
 
33 
 
3.5 
 
3.0 
 
2.1 
 
2.1 
 
60.0% 
 
70.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
17.2% 
 
42.7% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -024a GDC# 1305 -AGGRAV BATTERY 
 
Aggravated battery causing bodily harm result in loss of part/disfigurement 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
1566 
 
1413 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
45.4% 
 
68.5% 
 
711 
 
968 
 
701 
 
959 
 
14.2 
 
10.9 
 
9 
 
8 
 
1 
 
1 
 
99 
 
724 
 
6.4 
 
6.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.8% 
 
4.8% 
 
12 
 
68 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
53.8% 
 
26.7% 
 
843 
 
377 
 
7.4 
 
7.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
568 
 
517 
 
6.1 
 
5.5 
 
4.5 
 
4.2 
 
73.8% 
 
76.4% 
 
1 
 
16.9 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
19.1% 
 
38.8% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -024h GDC# 1301 -FAMILY VIOLENCE BATTERY 
 
Aggravated battery w past/present spouse or other family except sibling 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
693 
 
1175 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
34.3% 
 
49.5% 
 
238 
 
582 
 
233 
 
577 
 
5.3 
 
4.4 
 
5 
 
5 
 
99 
 
410 
 
3.1 
 
2.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.0% 
 
7.7% 
 
7 
 
90 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
64.6% 
 
42.8% 
 
448 
 
503 
 
4.3 
 
4.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
100 
 
214 
 
2.6 
 
2.6 
 
2.0 
 
1.8 
 
76.9% 
 
69.2% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
21.3% 
 
39.1% 
 
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OCGA 16-05 -040 GDC# 1311 -KIDNAPPING 
 
Bench Book 
 
Abducting/stealing away a person w/o lawful authority 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
313 
 
297 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
100.0% 
 
100.0% 
 
313 
 
297 
 
258 
 
239 
 
17.2 
 
16.9 
 
49 
 
45 
 
6 
 
12 
 
1 
 
99 
 
83 
 
2.9 
 
2.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
192 
 
131 
 
11.9 
 
12.5 
 
10.9 
 
10.1 
 
91.6% 
 
80.8% 
 
20 
 
24 
 
21.8 
 
18.4 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
19.6% 
 
30.8% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -041 GDC# 1308 -FALSE IMPRISONMENT 
 
Arresting/confining/detaining a person w/o legal authority 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
1589 
 
1482 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
51.9% 
 
65.5% 
 
825 
 
971 
 
809 
 
961 
 
8.9 
 
8.2 
 
16 
 
10 
 
99 
 
564 
 
2.7 
 
2.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.7% 
 
4.6% 
 
11 
 
68 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
47.4% 
 
29.9% 
 
753 
 
443 
 
6.3 
 
6.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
190 
 
210 
 
4.1 
 
3.7 
 
3.0 
 
2.9 
 
73.2% 
 
78.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
19.1% 
 
39.7% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -044.1 GDC# 1911 -HIJACKING MOTOR VEHICLE 
 
Hijacking a motor vehicle 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
184 
 
149 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
92.9% 
 
90.6% 
 
171 
 
135 
 
170 
 
132 
 
16.2 
 
14.1 
 
1 
 
1 
 
2 
 
76 
 
49 
 
3.7 
 
2.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 0.7% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 7.1% 13 10.6 
 
8.7% 13 7.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
29 
 
6 
 
9.0 
 
5.6 
 
6.8 
 
4.6 
 
75.6% 
 
82.1% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
30.0% 
 
21.4% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -045 GDC# 1312 -INTERFERENCE WITH CUSTODY 
 
Interference with the lawful custody of a child 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
126 
 
96 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
23.8% 
 
54.2% 
 
30 
 
52 
 
30 
 
52 
 
4.7 
 
3.2 
 
20 
 
18 
 
1.4 
 
0.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.8% 
 
6.3% 
 
1 
 
6 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
75.4% 
 
39.6% 
 
95 
 
38 
 
4.0 
 
4.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
10 
 
26 
 
3.3 
 
3.8 
 
2.5 
 
2.2 
 
75.8% 
 
57.9% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
29.5% 
 
51.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -060c GDC# 1317 -RECK COND INFECTED PERSON 
 
Reckless conduct by a person infected by HIV or hepatitis 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
20 
 
40 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
35.0% 
 
57.5% 
 
7 
 
23 
 
7 
 
23 
 
10.7 
 
3 
 
17 
 
4.8 
 
4.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 5.0% 2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
65.0% 
 
37.5% 
 
13 
 
15 
 
5.5 
 
6.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
5 
 
16 
 
6.9 
 
4.0 
 
3.6 
 
3.4 
 
52.2% 
 
85.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
29.2% 
 
37.5% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -070 GDC# 2801 -CRUELTY TO CHILDREN 
 
Maliciously causing physical/mental pain to person under age 18 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
2469 
 
1275 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
28.4% 
 
45.3% 
 
702 
 
578 
 
683 
 
571 
 
12.1 
 
10.0 
 
18 
 
6 
 
1 
 
1 
 
99 
 
398 
 
5.8 
 
5.0 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.3% 
 
6.4% 
 
32 
 
82 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
70.3% 
 
48.2% 
 
1735 
 
615 
 
6.8 
 
6.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
328 
 
227 
 
4.6 
 
4.5 
 
3.5 
 
3.4 
 
76.1% 
 
75.6% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
13.3% 
 
29.6% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -073 GDC# 2803 -MANUFACT METH NEAR CHILD 
 
Manufacture methamphetamine in presence of child 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
46 
 
40 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
45.7% 
 
62.5% 
 
21 
 
25 
 
21 
 
25 
 
12.5 
 
19 
 
17 
 
5.6 
 
7.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 2.2% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
52.2% 
 
37.5% 
 
24 
 
15 
 
9.0 
 
9.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
26 
 
13 
 
5.9 
 
7.8 
 
2.5 
 
3.7 
 
42.4% 
 
47.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
30.0% 
 
42.9% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-05 -090c GDC# 1320 -STALKING 
 
Bench Book 
 
Follow/place under surveillance/contact person for harassment/intimidation 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
36 
 
31 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
27.8% 
 
67.7% 
 
10 
 
21 
 
10 
 
21 
 
7.4 
 
7 
 
12 
 
5.2 
 
8.0 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.8% 
 
9.7% 
 
1 
 
3 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
69.4% 
 
22.6% 
 
25 
 
7 
 
4.2 
 
4.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1 
 
7 
 
0.9 
 
3.4 
 
0.9 
 
2.6 
 
100.0% 
 
76.5% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
30.4% 
 
50.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -091 GDC# 1321 -AGGRAV STALKING 
 
Stalking while subject to restraining order/other legal injunction 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
1066 
 
1344 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
31.8% 
 
44.9% 
 
339 
 
604 
 
331 
 
602 
 
8.2 
 
7.1 
 
8 
 
2 
 
99 
 
497 
 
4.7 
 
4.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.4% 
 
7.6% 
 
15 
 
102 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
66.8% 
 
47.5% 
 
712 
 
638 
 
6.2 
 
6.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
229 
 
419 
 
3.3 
 
3.3 
 
2.6 
 
2.6 
 
78.8% 
 
78.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
13.0% 
 
34.1% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-05 -100 GDC# 2811 -CRUELTY TO ELDER PERSON 
 
Cruelty to a person 65 years of age or older 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
108 
 
76 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
25.9% 
 
52.6% 
 
28 
 
40 
 
26 
 
40 
 
6.2 
 
6.0 
 
2 
 
12 
 
20 
 
1.5 
 
4.0 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.9% 
 
2.6% 
 
1 
 
2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
73.1% 
 
44.7% 
 
79 
 
34 
 
5.1 
 
4.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
16 
 
22 
 
4.0 
 
3.5 
 
2.7 
 
2.3 
 
67.5% 
 
65.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
18.2% 
 
29.4% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-06 -000* GDC# 2000 -MISC SEXUAL OFFENSE 
 
Miscellaneous felony sexual offense 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
123 
 
73 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
27.6% 
 
54.8% 
 
34 
 
40 
 
31 
 
39 
 
10.6 
 
10.0 
 
3 
 
1 
 
20 
 
28 
 
5.5 
 
6.0 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.8% 
 
9.6% 
 
1 
 
7 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
71.5% 
 
35.6% 
 
88 
 
26 
 
7.7 
 
6.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
26 
 
20 
 
4.2 
 
4.2 
 
3.3 
 
3.5 
 
78.6% 
 
83.3% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
19.2% 
 
46.6% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-06 -001 GDC# 2001 -RAPE 
 
Bench Book 
 
Carnal knowledge of female against her will/carnal knowledge female <age 10 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
141 
 
193 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
100.0% 
 
100.0% 
 
141 
 
193 
 
80 
 
84 
 
21.9 
 
15.0 
 
54 
 
85 
 
7 
 
24 
 
76 
 
46 
 
3.8 
 
3.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
184 
 
164 
 
13.7 
 
13.1 
 
12.8 
 
12.5 
 
93.4% 
 
95.4% 
 
30 
 
24 
 
22.3 
 
18.2 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
18.3% 
 
34.8% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-06 -001% GDC# 2091 -ATMPT RAPE 
Attempt to commit rape 
 
Bench Book 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
51 
 
39 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
90.2% 
 
76.9% 
 
46 
 
30 
 
46 
 
30 
 
17.1 
 
7.9 
 
35 
 
21 
 
6.6 
 
5.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 2.6% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
9.8% 
 
20.5% 
 
5 
 
8 
 
7.6 
 
7.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
14 
 
11 
 
6.9 
 
6.7 
 
6.1 
 
6.3 
 
88.4% 
 
94.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
10.8% 
 
25.0% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-06 -002a1 GDC# 2002 -SODOMY 
 
Bench Book 
 
Perform/submit to sex act w sex organs and mouth/anus 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
51 
 
46 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
78.4% 
 
91.3% 
 
40 
 
42 
 
40 
 
42 
 
16.2 
 
20.0 
 
34 
 
31 
 
7.1 
 
7.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 2.2% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 21.6% 11 8.5 
 
6.5% 3 8.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
18 
 
9 
 
6.9 
 
4.1 
 
5.9 
 
3.5 
 
85.5% 
 
85.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
14.3% 
 
51.9% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-06 -002a2 GDC# 2003 -AGGRAV SODOMY 
 
Sodomy against will of another or against person <age 10 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
86 
 
97 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
100.0% 
 
100.0% 
 
86 
 
97 
 
50 
 
47 
 
26.7 
 
33 
 
36 
 
3 
 
14 
 
43 
 
26 
 
4.9 
 
5.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
44 
 
29 
 
12.4 
 
14.3 
 
11.6 
 
10.3 
 
93.5% 
 
72.0% 
 
3 
 
1 
 
18.8 
 
18.3 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
12.9% 
 
30.1% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-06 -003 GDC# 2018 -STATUTORY RAPE 
 
Engaging in sexual intercourse w person under age 16, except spouse 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
987 
 
540 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
55.3% 
 
78.1% 
 
546 
 
422 
 
540 
 
417 
 
14.4 
 
12.5 
 
5 
 
5 
 
1 
 
99 
 
324 
 
7.7 
 
6.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
3.2% 
 
5.7% 
 
32 
 
31 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
41.4% 
 
16.1% 
 
409 
 
87 
 
9.0 
 
9.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
712 
 
443 
 
4.6 
 
4.5 
 
3.9 
 
3.9 
 
84.8% 
 
86.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
22.6% 
 
46.2% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-06 -004a% GDC# 2094 -ATMPT CHILD MOLESTATION 
 
Attempt to commit child molestation 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
89 
 
31 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
65.2% 
 
71.0% 
 
58 
 
22 
 
57 
 
22 
 
11.7 
 
1 
 
46 
 
19 
 
6.8 
 
3.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 3.2% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
34.8% 
 
25.8% 
 
31 
 
8 
 
9.1 
 
8.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
18 
 
5 
 
4.2 
 
7.8 
 
3.2 
 
7.4 
 
76.2% 
 
94.9% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
16.0% 
 
46.7% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-06 -004b GDC# 2019 -CHILD MOLESTATION 
 
Commit immoral/indecent act to/in presence of person under age 16 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
2790 
 
1499 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
71.5% 
 
79.1% 
 
1994 
 
1186 
 
1968 
 
1172 
 
17.2 
 
17.6 
 
26 
 
12 
 
2 
 
99 
 
885 
 
7.5 
 
7.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.1% 
 
3.2% 
 
32 
 
48 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
27.4% 
 
17.7% 
 
764 
 
265 
 
13.6 
 
14.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1329 
 
862 
 
6.1 
 
6.1 
 
5.4 
 
5.5 
 
88.5% 
 
90.2% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
14.3% 
 
34.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-06 -004c GDC# 2021 -AGGRAV CHILD MOLESTATION 
 
Child molestation which physically injures child or involves sodomy 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
233 
 
154 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
100.0% 
 
100.0% 
 
233 
 
154 
 
177 
 
105 
 
25.2 
 
27.5 
 
52 
 
38 
 
4 
 
11 
 
99 
 
84 
 
5.5 
 
3.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
296 
 
177 
 
12.6 
 
11.9 
 
11.5 
 
11.3 
 
91.3% 
 
95.0% 
 
2 
 
10.3 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
11.3% 
 
19.4% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-06 -005 GDC# 2020 -ENTICING CHILD-INDEC PURP 
 
Soliciting person under age 16 for child molestation or indecent acts 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
246 
 
145 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
70.3% 
 
80.0% 
 
173 
 
116 
 
170 
 
114 
 
18.4 
 
20.0 
 
3 
 
1 
 
1 
 
99 
 
75 
 
7.4 
 
7.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.4% 
 
7.6% 
 
1 
 
11 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
29.3% 
 
12.4% 
 
72 
 
18 
 
11.6 
 
12.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
73 
 
67 
 
4.2 
 
4.6 
 
3.7 
 
3.9 
 
88.1% 
 
84.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
17.9% 
 
29.2% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-06 -005 GDC# 2023 -SEXL/ASSLT/AGN/PERS/CSTDY 
 
Sexual contact between a custodian and a person in custody 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
65 
 
15 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
32.3% 
 
40.0% 
 
21 
 
6 
 
21 
 
6 
 
14.9 
 
15 
 
4 
 
6.6 
 
15.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
13.8% 
 
13.3% 
 
9 
 
2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
53.8% 
 
46.7% 
 
35 
 
7 
 
8.1 
 
6.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
8 
 
3 
 
2.7 
 
1.9 
 
1.9 
 
1.9 
 
70.4% 
 
100.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-06 -005% GDC# 2090 -ENTICE CHILD, ATTEMPTED 
 
Attempting to entice a child for indecent purposes 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
39 
 
17 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
41.0% 
 
70.6% 
 
16 
 
12 
 
16 
 
12 
 
13.3 
 
12.5 
 
14 
 
8 
 
7.2 
 
7.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.6% 
 
5.9% 
 
1 
 
1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
56.4% 
 
23.5% 
 
22 
 
4 
 
11.0 
 
6.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 3 1.6 1.6 
100.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
12.5% 
 
25.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-06 -022 GDC# 2006 -INCEST 
 
Bench Book 
 
Engaging in sexual intercourse w person related by blood/marriage 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
126 
 
105 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
88.9% 
 
90.5% 
 
112 
 
95 
 
111 
 
94 
 
24.8 
 
20.0 
 
1 
 
1 
 
74 
 
56 
 
7.6 
 
10.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 1.9% 2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 11.1% 14 15.8 
 
7.6% 8 
11.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
57 
 
41 
 
8.7 
 
8.4 
 
7.1 
 
8.1 
 
81.6% 
 
96.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
9.5% 
 
29.7% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-06 -022.1 GDC# 2011 -SEXUAL BATTERY 
 
Touching the intimate parts of another w/o consent, 2nd off or vic < 16 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
958 
 
516 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
34.2% 
 
51.7% 
 
328 
 
267 
 
323 
 
267 
 
5.8 
 
4.8 
 
5 
 
99 
 
145 
 
2.1 
 
2.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.6% 
 
7.0% 
 
15 
 
36 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
64.2% 
 
41.3% 
 
615 
 
213 
 
4.9 
 
4.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
129 
 
94 
 
2.7 
 
3.1 
 
2.4 
 
2.6 
 
88.9% 
 
83.9% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
16.7% 
 
40.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-06 -022.2 GDC# 2009 -AGGRAV SEXUAL BATTERY 
 
Penetrating sex organ/anus of person w foreign object w/o consent 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
98 
 
62 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
100.0% 
 
100.0% 
 
98 
 
62 
 
71 
 
40 
 
24.9 
 
26 
 
17 
 
1 
 
5 
 
59 
 
25 
 
4.3 
 
0.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
30 
 
30 
 
8.1 
 
9.5 
 
7.7 
 
9.4 
 
95.1% 
 
98.9% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
16.7% 
 
18.2% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-07 -001 GDC# 1601 -BURGLARY 
 
Bench Book 
 
Entering a structure/vehicle w intent to commit felony/theft 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
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Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
17065 
 
15923 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
36.8% 
 
69.1% 
 
6279 
 
11001 
 
6213 
 
10936 
 
11.2 
 
9.7 
 
66 
 
63 
 
2 
 
99 
 
8328 
 
6.7 
 
6.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
3.3% 
 
5.7% 
 
571 
 
911 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
59.9% 
 
25.2% 
 
10215 
 
4011 
 
8.2 
 
9.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
4524 
 
5465 
 
3.9 
 
4.6 
 
2.5 
 
2.9 
 
64.1% 
 
63.0% 
 
1 
 
3 
 
19.9 
 
2.5 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
24.9% 
 
47.5% 
 
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OCGA 16-07 -001% GDC# 1690 -ATMPT BURGLARY 
 
Attempt to commit burglary 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 53 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
885 
 
799 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
39.2% 
 
72.6% 
 
347 
 
580 
 
345 
 
577 
 
7.3 
 
6.4 
 
2 
 
3 
 
99 
 
375 
 
3.9 
 
3.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.6% 
 
5.1% 
 
23 
 
41 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
58.2% 
 
22.3% 
 
515 
 
178 
 
5.7 
 
6.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
43 
 
45 
 
2.0 
 
2.1 
 
1.4 
 
1.6 
 
70.0% 
 
76.2% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
25.7% 
 
50.5% 
 
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OCGA 16-07 -020 GDC# 1602 -POSS TOOLS COMMIT CRIME 
 
Possession of tools to commit burglary/theft/other crime 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 54 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
1923 
 
2924 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
27.2% 
 
58.9% 
 
524 
 
1723 
 
516 
 
1712 
 
4.6 
 
4.3 
 
8 
 
11 
 
99 
 
951 
 
2.1 
 
1.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.7% 
 
6.9% 
 
32 
 
202 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
71.1% 
 
34.2% 
 
1367 
 
999 
 
4.2 
 
4.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
39 
 
67 
 
1.9 
 
2.2 
 
1.2 
 
1.5 
 
63.2% 
 
68.2% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
28.6% 
 
56.7% 
 
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OCGA 16-07 -021 GDC# 9912 -CRMNL TRESPASSING 
 
Trespassing for unlawful purpose 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 55 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
278 
 
247 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
23.0% 
 
51.0% 
 
64 
 
126 
 
64 
 
126 
 
6.6 
 
5.0 
 
23 
 
37 
 
4.3 
 
3.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
5.4% 
 
9.7% 
 
15 
 
24 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
71.6% 
 
39.3% 
 
199 
 
97 
 
2.6 
 
2.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
30.8% 
 
50.5% 
 
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OCGA 16-07 -022 GDC# 1501 -CRMNL DAMAGE 1ST DEGREE 
 
1st degree criminal damage/interfere w property endanger life/pub utilities 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 56 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
756 
 
541 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
20.9% 
 
45.5% 
 
158 
 
246 
 
152 
 
243 
 
6.8 
 
7.2 
 
6 
 
3 
 
99 
 
160 
 
3.1 
 
3.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.2% 
 
7.9% 
 
17 
 
43 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
76.9% 
 
46.6% 
 
581 
 
252 
 
5.2 
 
5.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
32 
 
52 
 
3.3 
 
3.2 
 
1.9 
 
2.0 
 
57.6% 
 
62.5% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
23.2% 
 
43.5% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-07 -022* GDC# 1500 -MISC CRIMINAL DAMAGE 
 
Miscellaneous criminal damage to property 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 57 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
22 
 
34 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
27.3% 
 
44.1% 
 
6 
 
15 
 
6 
 
15 
 
4.5 
 
4 
 
11 
 
1.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 2.9% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
72.7% 
 
52.9% 
 
16 
 
18 
 
3.8 
 
4.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 1 1.5 1.0 
66.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
17.4% 
 
45.5% 
 
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OCGA 16-07 -023 GDC# 1502 -CRMNL DAMAGE 2ND DEGREE 
 
2nd degree criminal damage/interfere w property w/o endanger human life 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 58 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
4320 
 
4413 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
17.5% 
 
43.9% 
 
755 
 
1939 
 
745 
 
1924 
 
5.1 
 
4.8 
 
10 
 
15 
 
99 
 
1156 
 
2.4 
 
2.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.8% 
 
8.3% 
 
78 
 
366 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
80.7% 
 
47.8% 
 
3487 
 
2108 
 
4.4 
 
4.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
82 
 
206 
 
2.8 
 
2.4 
 
1.8 
 
1.6 
 
64.3% 
 
66.7% 
 
1 
 
2.2 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
29.0% 
 
52.2% 
 
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OCGA 16-07 -024 GDC# 2613 -CRMNL INTERFERE GOVT PROP 
 
Destroying/damaging/defacing government property 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 59 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
1000 
 
1359 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
21.3% 
 
49.4% 
 
213 
 
671 
 
203 
 
665 
 
4.3 
 
3.7 
 
10 
 
6 
 
99 
 
283 
 
1.6 
 
1.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.7% 
 
9.0% 
 
27 
 
122 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
76.0% 
 
41.6% 
 
760 
 
566 
 
4.2 
 
4.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
19 
 
44 
 
1.7 
 
2.1 
 
1.2 
 
1.6 
 
70.6% 
 
76.2% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
29.0% 
 
46.1% 
 
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OCGA 16-07 -026 GDC# 1505 -VANDALISM TO CHURCH ETC 
 
Vandalism to a place of worship 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 60 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
39 
 
15 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
12.8% 
 
53.3% 
 
5 
 
8 
 
5 
 
8 
 
5.7 
 
5.0 
 
4 
 
5 
 
1.9 
 
0.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 13.3% 2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
87.2% 
 
33.3% 
 
34 
 
5 
 
4.5 
 
4.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
23.1% 
 
37.5% 
 
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OCGA 16-07 -060 GDC# 1401 -ARSON 1ST DEGREE 
 
First degree arson/damaging property by fire/explosive 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 61 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
407 
 
327 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
40.5% 
 
60.9% 
 
165 
 
199 
 
156 
 
195 
 
14.0 
 
13.3 
 
9 
 
4 
 
99 
 
142 
 
7.8 
 
5.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.2% 
 
4.0% 
 
5 
 
13 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
58.2% 
 
35.2% 
 
237 
 
115 
 
10.2 
 
11.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
96 
 
87 
 
5.4 
 
6.1 
 
3.5 
 
4.2 
 
64.8% 
 
68.9% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
18.3% 
 
27.6% 
 
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OCGA 16-07 -061 GDC# 1402 -ARSON 2ND DEGREE 
 
Second degree arson/damaging property by fire/explosive 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 62 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
100 
 
65 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
28.0% 
 
47.7% 
 
28 
 
31 
 
28 
 
31 
 
8.3 
 
7.5 
 
18 
 
19 
 
3.9 
 
3.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.0% 
 
9.2% 
 
1 
 
6 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
71.0% 
 
43.1% 
 
71 
 
28 
 
6.8 
 
7.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
14 
 
26 
 
4.9 
 
3.4 
 
2.7 
 
2.2 
 
55.1% 
 
64.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
22.2% 
 
47.6% 
 
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OCGA 16-07 -062 GDC# 1403 -ARSON 3RD DEGREE 
 
Third degree arson/damaging property by fire/explosive 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 63 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
67 
 
53 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
20.9% 
 
47.2% 
 
14 
 
25 
 
14 
 
25 
 
4.7 
 
9.3 
 
9 
 
15 
 
2.0 
 
6.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 1.9% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
79.1% 
 
50.9% 
 
53 
 
27 
 
4.7 
 
4.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
3 
 
3 
 
3.9 
 
1.2 
 
3.0 
 
1.2 
 
76.9% 
 
100.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
33.3% 
 
43.8% 
 
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OCGA 16-07 -080* GDC# 2900 -MISC WEAPON/EXPLOSIVE OFF 
 
Miscellaneous weapon/explosive offense 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 64 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
130 
 
90 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
20.0% 
 
51.1% 
 
26 
 
46 
 
25 
 
46 
 
6.7 
 
4.0 
 
1 
 
16 
 
21 
 
3.8 
 
0.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
6.2% 
 
10.0% 
 
8 
 
9 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
73.8% 
 
38.9% 
 
96 
 
35 
 
4.1 
 
4.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
4 
 
2 
 
3.1 
 
5.0 
 
2.2 
 
3.8 
 
71.0% 
 
76.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
16.0% 
 
31.9% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -002 GDC# 1802 -THEFT BY TAKING 
 
Unlawful depriving another of their property 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 65 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
19102 
 
17032 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
13.4% 
 
40.9% 
 
2565 
 
6973 
 
2514 
 
6926 
 
7.8 
 
7.4 
 
50 
 
47 
 
1 
 
99 
 
4813 
 
4.7 
 
4.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.4% 
 
8.5% 
 
271 
 
1448 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
85.2% 
 
50.6% 
 
16266 
 
8611 
 
6.8 
 
7.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1034 
 
1664 
 
3.1 
 
3.0 
 
1.9 
 
1.9 
 
61.3% 
 
63.3% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
26.1% 
 
50.4% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -002% GDC# 1812 -ATMPT THEFT BY TAKING 
 
Criminal attempt to commit theft by taking 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 66 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
265 
 
314 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
17.7% 
 
57.6% 
 
47 
 
181 
 
45 
 
179 
 
4.9 
 
4.9 
 
2 
 
2 
 
30 
 
103 
 
2.2 
 
2.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.8% 
 
10.5% 
 
2 
 
33 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
81.5% 
 
31.8% 
 
216 
 
100 
 
5.7 
 
4.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
14 
 
13 
 
2.0 
 
1.6 
 
1.7 
 
1.2 
 
85.0% 
 
75.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
34.7% 
 
65.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -003 GDC# 1803 -THEFT BY DECEPTION 
 
Theft by obtaining anothers property by deceit/artful practice 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 67 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
1829 
 
1772 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
10.5% 
 
33.1% 
 
192 
 
586 
 
187 
 
581 
 
7.6 
 
7.2 
 
5 
 
5 
 
99 
 
388 
 
4.9 
 
4.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.8% 
 
6.6% 
 
15 
 
117 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
88.7% 
 
60.3% 
 
1622 
 
1069 
 
6.1 
 
7.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
53 
 
84 
 
4.3 
 
2.9 
 
2.7 
 
1.9 
 
62.8% 
 
65.5% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
23.9% 
 
46.5% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -004 GDC# 1808 -THEFT BY CONVERSION 
 
Theft by disposition of anothers property w/o permission 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 68 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
1014 
 
1053 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
8.9% 
 
28.5% 
 
90 
 
300 
 
88 
 
294 
 
7.4 
 
7.1 
 
2 
 
6 
 
77 
 
221 
 
6.4 
 
3.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.4% 
 
5.5% 
 
14 
 
58 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
89.7% 
 
66.0% 
 
910 
 
695 
 
6.1 
 
7.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
35 
 
75 
 
2.6 
 
3.1 
 
1.8 
 
1.9 
 
69.2% 
 
61.3% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
23.1% 
 
48.5% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -005 GDC# 1807 -THEFT OF SERVICES 
 
Theft by intentional avoiding payment for obtained services 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 69 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
208 
 
174 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
9.1% 
 
35.1% 
 
19 
 
61 
 
19 
 
61 
 
8.1 
 
10.0 
 
17 
 
48 
 
5.7 
 
4.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.0% 
 
4.0% 
 
2 
 
7 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
89.9% 
 
60.9% 
 
187 
 
106 
 
5.0 
 
6.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
4 
 
9 
 
2.0 
 
2.3 
 
1.7 
 
1.5 
 
85.0% 
 
65.2% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
29.5% 
 
50.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -006 GDC# 1805 -THEFT OF LOST PROPERTY 
 
Taking control of property known to be lost/mislaid 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 70 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
103 
 
68 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
7.8% 
 
42.6% 
 
8 
 
29 
 
7 
 
29 
 
5.0 
 
8.0 
 
1 
 
7 
 
17 
 
4.5 
 
2.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 7.4% 5 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
92.2% 
 
50.0% 
 
95 
 
34 
 
3.9 
 
4.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
2 
 
4 
 
2.3 
 
3.1 
 
1.2 
 
2.6 
 
52.2% 
 
83.9% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
23.5% 
 
16.7% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -007 GDC# 1806 -THEFT BY REC STOLEN PROP 
 
Taking control of property known to be stolen 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 71 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
7741 
 
9546 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
22.1% 
 
53.9% 
 
1712 
 
5141 
 
1683 
 
5120 
 
7.2 
 
6.4 
 
29 
 
21 
 
99 
 
3405 
 
4.1 
 
3.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.7% 
 
6.9% 
 
130 
 
660 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
76.2% 
 
39.2% 
 
5899 
 
3745 
 
5.3 
 
6.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
873 
 
1547 
 
3.1 
 
3.1 
 
1.8 
 
1.9 
 
58.1% 
 
61.3% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
30.0% 
 
54.5% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -008 GDC# 1816 -THEFT RECV PROP OUT STATE 
 
Theft by taking control property known to have been stolen in other state 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 72 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
36 
 
27 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
25.0% 
 
44.4% 
 
9 
 
12 
 
9 
 
12 
 
5.7 
 
6 
 
6 
 
2.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
5.6% 
 
3.7% 
 
2 
 
1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
69.4% 
 
51.9% 
 
25 
 
14 
 
4.6 
 
6.1 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
3 
 
5 
 
4.1 
 
5.3 
 
3.4 
 
4.0 
 
82.9% 
 
75.5% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
17.6% 
 
64.7% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -009 GDC# 1815 -THEFT BRING PROP IN STATE 
 
Theft by bringing property known to be stolen into the state 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 73 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
135 
 
129 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
25.2% 
 
33.3% 
 
34 
 
43 
 
34 
 
42 
 
7.0 
 
5.0 
 
1 
 
20 
 
31 
 
4.5 
 
2.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 3.9% 5 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
74.8% 
 
62.8% 
 
101 
 
81 
 
6.2 
 
6.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
15 
 
2 
 
3.1 
 
2.0 
 
2.0 
 
1.1 
 
64.5% 
 
55.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
12.0% 
 
50.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -012a5 GDC# 1813 -THEFT MOTORVEH OR PART 
 
Theft of motor vehicle or motor vehicle part 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 74 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
908 
 
1346 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
23.3% 
 
53.8% 
 
212 
 
724 
 
208 
 
719 
 
8.1 
 
7.0 
 
4 
 
5 
 
99 
 
486 
 
4.4 
 
5.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.0% 
 
10.9% 
 
18 
 
147 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
74.7% 
 
35.3% 
 
678 
 
475 
 
6.3 
 
7.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
62 
 
146 
 
3.3 
 
3.3 
 
2.2 
 
2.2 
 
66.7% 
 
66.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
25.9% 
 
50.6% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -014 GDC# 1821 -THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING 
 
Theft by shoplifting 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 75 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
4374 
 
7272 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
14.7% 
 
58.9% 
 
644 
 
4284 
 
629 
 
4264 
 
6.4 
 
5.7 
 
15 
 
20 
 
99 
 
2840 
 
4.3 
 
4.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.5% 
 
5.7% 
 
21 
 
417 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
84.8% 
 
35.4% 
 
3709 
 
2571 
 
4.1 
 
5.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
294 
 
1284 
 
2.2 
 
2.6 
 
1.4 
 
1.7 
 
63.6% 
 
65.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
25.6% 
 
53.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -015 GDC# 1811 -CONVSN PAYMNTS REAL PROPY 
 
Theft by conversion of payments made on real property 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 76 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
42 
 
41 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
7.1% 
 
17.1% 
 
3 
 
7 
 
3 
 
7 
 
7.8 
 
2 
 
5 
 
2.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 2.4% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
92.9% 
 
80.5% 
 
39 
 
33 
 
5.9 
 
6.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1 
 
1 
 
2.0 
 
6.0 
 
2.0 
 
4.8 
 
100.0% 
 
80.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
33.3% 
 
41.7% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -016 GDC# 1804 -THEFT BY EXTORTION 
 
Unlawful obtain anothers property by threat/false accusation 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 77 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
42 
 
30 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
16.7% 
 
30.0% 
 
7 
 
9 
 
7 
 
9 
 
8.0 
 
5 
 
6 
 
3.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 6.7% 2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
83.3% 
 
63.3% 
 
35 
 
19 
 
6.5 
 
5.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1 
 
2 
 
1.3 
 
4.5 
 
0.4 
 
2.5 
 
30.8% 
 
55.6% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
6.7% 
 
40.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -018 GDC# 1880 -ENTERING VEHICLE 
 
Entering motor vehicle w intent to commit theft/felony 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 78 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
7252 
 
6218 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
12.1% 
 
43.3% 
 
879 
 
2692 
 
861 
 
2654 
 
4.7 
 
4.3 
 
18 
 
38 
 
99 
 
1490 
 
1.9 
 
1.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
3.0% 
 
8.7% 
 
221 
 
540 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
84.8% 
 
48.0% 
 
6152 
 
2986 
 
4.6 
 
4.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
116 
 
189 
 
2.1 
 
2.1 
 
1.5 
 
1.5 
 
71.4% 
 
71.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
30.4% 
 
60.2% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-08 -040 GDC# 1901 -ROBBERY 
 
Bench Book 
 
Theft in the immediate presence of the property owner/agent of owner 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 79 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
2989 
 
1944 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
69.6% 
 
83.3% 
 
2081 
 
1620 
 
2067 
 
1608 
 
11.7 
 
11.1 
 
14 
 
12 
 
99 
 
1241 
 
6.2 
 
6.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.4% 
 
2.7% 
 
42 
 
53 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
29.0% 
 
13.9% 
 
866 
 
271 
 
7.7 
 
8.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1633 
 
913 
 
5.4 
 
6.0 
 
4.0 
 
4.5 
 
74.1% 
 
75.0% 
 
1 
 
18.1 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
21.3% 
 
45.9% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -040% GDC# 1991 -ATMPT ROBBERY 
 
Attempt to commit robbery 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 80 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
202 
 
200 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
55.4% 
 
78.5% 
 
112 
 
157 
 
110 
 
156 
 
9.5 
 
9.1 
 
2 
 
1 
 
84 
 
101 
 
3.9 
 
3.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
3.5% 
 
3.5% 
 
7 
 
7 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
41.1% 
 
18.0% 
 
83 
 
36 
 
5.7 
 
7.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
45 
 
32 
 
3.4 
 
3.4 
 
2.3 
 
2.7 
 
67.6% 
 
79.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
29.3% 
 
50.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -040a1 GDC# 1903 -ROBBERY BY FORCE 
 
Robbery by use of force 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 81 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
781 
 
663 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
54.4% 
 
75.6% 
 
425 
 
501 
 
421 
 
497 
 
13.6 
 
11.0 
 
4 
 
3 
 
1 
 
99 
 
387 
 
7.2 
 
6.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.4% 
 
3.3% 
 
11 
 
22 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
44.2% 
 
21.1% 
 
345 
 
140 
 
7.5 
 
7.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
188 
 
120 
 
4.5 
 
4.4 
 
3.3 
 
3.3 
 
73.3% 
 
75.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
28.7% 
 
49.7% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -040a2 GDC# 1904 -ROBBERY BY INTIMIDATION 
 
Robbery by use of force/coercion 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 82 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
464 
 
400 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
67.5% 
 
86.0% 
 
313 
 
344 
 
309 
 
342 
 
14.2 
 
12.0 
 
4 
 
2 
 
99 
 
269 
 
7.2 
 
6.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.7% 
 
2.8% 
 
8 
 
11 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
30.8% 
 
11.3% 
 
143 
 
45 
 
9.2 
 
9.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
209 
 
118 
 
6.2 
 
5.4 
 
4.3 
 
4.2 
 
69.4% 
 
77.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
21.0% 
 
47.1% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -040a3 GDC# 1905 -ROBBERY BY SUDDEN SNATCH 
 
Robbery by sudden snatching 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 83 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
411 
 
470 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
35.0% 
 
65.3% 
 
144 
 
307 
 
140 
 
305 
 
10.5 
 
8.1 
 
4 
 
2 
 
99 
 
213 
 
6.4 
 
4.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.2% 
 
3.8% 
 
9 
 
18 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
62.8% 
 
30.9% 
 
258 
 
145 
 
6.1 
 
7.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
101 
 
127 
 
3.4 
 
3.9 
 
2.6 
 
2.9 
 
76.5% 
 
74.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
25.1% 
 
48.2% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -041 GDC# 1902 -ARMED ROBBERY 
 
Robbery by use of an offensive weapon 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 84 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
2117 
 
1639 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
100.0% 
 
100.0% 
 
2117 
 
1639 
 
1984 
 
1378 
 
16.6 
 
16.5 
 
117 
 
192 
 
16 
 
69 
 
99 
 
734 
 
4.2 
 
4.0 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1209 
 
670 
 
11.1 
 
11.0 
 
10.2 
 
9.8 
 
91.9% 
 
89.1% 
 
58 
 
69 
 
15.1 
 
19 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
15.6% 
 
35.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -041% GDC# 1992 -ATMPT ARMED ROBBERY 
 
Attempt to commit armed robbery 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 85 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
417 
 
297 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
77.5% 
 
86.9% 
 
323 
 
258 
 
320 
 
252 
 
12.1 
 
11.6 
 
3 
 
5 
 
1 
 
99 
 
146 
 
4.5 
 
4.0 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.4% 
 
2.7% 
 
6 
 
8 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
21.1% 
 
10.4% 
 
88 
 
31 
 
7.8 
 
9.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
81 
 
42 
 
4.3 
 
3.3 
 
3.0 
 
2.6 
 
69.8% 
 
78.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
27.1% 
 
36.8% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -060 GDC# 9907 -UNAUTH DIST RECRD DEVICES 
 
Unauthorized distribution of recorded devices or media 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 86 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
380 
 
555 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
4.7% 
 
10.5% 
 
18 
 
58 
 
18 
 
58 
 
2.6 
 
1.5 
 
12 
 
21 
 
0.8 
 
3.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.5% 
 
15.5% 
 
2 
 
86 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
94.7% 
 
74.1% 
 
360 
 
411 
 
2.0 
 
9.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
6 
 
7 
 
1.6 
 
2.2 
 
1.0 
 
1.8 
 
62.5% 
 
81.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
50.0% 
 
47.4% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-08 -083 GDC# 5003 -CHOP SHOP VIOLATION 
 
Use/operation of facility to salvage parts from stolen motor vehicle 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 87 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
36 
 
47 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
22.2% 
 
55.3% 
 
8 
 
26 
 
8 
 
26 
 
8.7 
 
8 
 
21 
 
5.0 
 
4.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 2.1% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
77.8% 
 
42.6% 
 
28 
 
20 
 
7.0 
 
6.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1 
 
3 
 
1.5 
 
3.7 
 
0.9 
 
1.3 
 
60.0% 
 
35.1% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
17.2% 
 
35.7% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-09 -000* GDC# 1799 -MISC FRAUD 
Miscellaneous felony fraud 
 
Bench Book 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 88 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
1721 
 
1153 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
7.3% 
 
17.3% 
 
126 
 
199 
 
122 
 
194 
 
6.3 
 
6.6 
 
4 
 
5 
 
99 
 
128 
 
4.5 
 
5.0 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.8% 
 
4.0% 
 
14 
 
46 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
91.9% 
 
78.8% 
 
1581 
 
908 
 
4.8 
 
5.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
30 
 
31 
 
3.0 
 
2.8 
 
1.7 
 
1.9 
 
56.7% 
 
67.9% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
19.4% 
 
42.2% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -001 GDC# 1701 -FORGERY 1ST DEGREE 
 
1st degree forgery w intent to defraud 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 89 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
18863 
 
21679 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
7.4% 
 
25.7% 
 
1390 
 
5570 
 
1346 
 
5515 
 
6.8 
 
6.6 
 
44 
 
55 
 
99 
 
3971 
 
4.3 
 
4.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.5% 
 
11.2% 
 
284 
 
2418 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
91.1% 
 
63.2% 
 
17189 
 
13691 
 
6.3 
 
7.1 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1268 
 
2775 
 
3.2 
 
3.2 
 
1.9 
 
1.9 
 
59.4% 
 
59.4% 
 
2 
 
9.9 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
23.2% 
 
47.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -001* GDC# 1700 -MISC FORGERY 
 
Miscellaneous felony forgery 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 90 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
171 
 
174 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
9.9% 
 
15.5% 
 
17 
 
27 
 
17 
 
26 
 
5.0 
 
2.0 
 
1 
 
12 
 
14 
 
3.0 
 
0.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.2% 
 
4.0% 
 
2 
 
7 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
88.9% 
 
80.5% 
 
152 
 
140 
 
4.5 
 
6.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
2 
 
7 
 
1.4 
 
2.1 
 
1.0 
 
1.6 
 
71.4% 
 
76.2% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
18.0% 
 
44.2% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -001*% GDC# 1790 -ATMPT FORGERY 
 
Attempt to commit 1st/2nd degree forgery 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 91 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
36 
 
27 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
8.3% 
 
51.9% 
 
3 
 
14 
 
3 
 
14 
 
6.2 
 
7.0 
 
2 
 
10 
 
1.7 
 
1.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 7.4% 2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
91.7% 
 
40.7% 
 
33 
 
11 
 
3.1 
 
4.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 1 2.6 2.6 
100.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
37.5% 
 
37.5% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -002 GDC# 1702 -FORGERY 2ND DEGREE 
 
2nd degree forgery w intent to defraud 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 92 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
2288 
 
2012 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
11.9% 
 
28.4% 
 
272 
 
572 
 
268 
 
568 
 
4.5 
 
4.1 
 
4 
 
4 
 
99 
 
319 
 
2.3 
 
2.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.4% 
 
9.4% 
 
33 
 
190 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
86.7% 
 
62.1% 
 
1983 
 
1250 
 
4.6 
 
5.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
54 
 
43 
 
2.5 
 
2.4 
 
1.7 
 
1.9 
 
68.0% 
 
79.2% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
24.2% 
 
48.3% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-09 -004b GDC# 1506 -ALTER ID 
Altering an identification document 
 
Bench Book 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 93 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
428 
 
346 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
20.3% 
 
47.4% 
 
87 
 
164 
 
87 
 
162 
 
4.5 
 
3.7 
 
2 
 
53 
 
73 
 
2.8 
 
0.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.8% 
 
5.8% 
 
12 
 
20 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
76.9% 
 
46.8% 
 
329 
 
162 
 
3.9 
 
5.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 10 1.9 1.3 
68.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
22.4% 
 
38.5% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-09 -020 GDC# 1704 -BAD CHECKS 
 
Bench Book 
 
Issue/present check for cash/deposit knowing it to be worthless 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 94 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
1008 
 
820 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
4.4% 
 
16.8% 
 
44 
 
138 
 
41 
 
136 
 
4.0 
 
3.4 
 
3 
 
1 
 
1 
 
33 
 
70 
 
1.2 
 
0.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.4% 
 
6.8% 
 
14 
 
56 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
94.2% 
 
76.3% 
 
950 
 
626 
 
3.4 
 
3.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
8 
 
15 
 
2.3 
 
2.8 
 
1.7 
 
1.7 
 
73.9% 
 
60.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
31.3% 
 
52.5% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -021 GDC# 1750 -FRAUDULENT CHECKS 
 
Printing checks with false routing or account numbers 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 95 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
756 
 
854 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
3.7% 
 
13.7% 
 
28 
 
117 
 
27 
 
115 
 
4.3 
 
3.2 
 
1 
 
2 
 
19 
 
66 
 
1.3 
 
2.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.3% 
 
10.2% 
 
2 
 
87 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
96.0% 
 
76.1% 
 
726 
 
650 
 
4.4 
 
4.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
3 
 
8 
 
1.7 
 
2.2 
 
1.1 
 
1.0 
 
64.7% 
 
45.5% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
35.1% 
 
38.5% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -031 GDC# 1751 -THEFT CREDIT CARD 
 
Financial transaction card theft 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 96 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
1920 
 
1881 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
9.9% 
 
32.6% 
 
191 
 
613 
 
186 
 
607 
 
3.7 
 
3.7 
 
5 
 
6 
 
99 
 
287 
 
2.0 
 
1.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.7% 
 
8.9% 
 
52 
 
167 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
87.3% 
 
58.5% 
 
1677 
 
1101 
 
2.9 
 
2.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
28 
 
50 
 
2.3 
 
2.1 
 
1.4 
 
1.3 
 
60.9% 
 
61.9% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
25.0% 
 
59.8% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -031d GDC# 1754 -CRMNL POSS CREDIT CARD 
 
Possession financial transaction card of another w/o consent 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 97 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
22 
 
33 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
9.1% 
 
12.1% 
 
2 
 
4 
 
2 
 
4 
 
4.0 
 
3 
 
3.6 
 
7.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
4.5% 
 
27.3% 
 
1 
 
9 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
86.4% 
 
60.6% 
 
19 
 
20 
 
2.7 
 
2.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
44.4% 
 
57.1% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -032 GDC# 1752 -FORGERY CREDIT CARD 
 
Financial transaction card forgery 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 98 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
555 
 
265 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
4.7% 
 
18.1% 
 
26 
 
48 
 
24 
 
47 
 
4.2 
 
3.8 
 
2 
 
1 
 
16 
 
34 
 
1.9 
 
1.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.5% 
 
8.3% 
 
3 
 
22 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
94.8% 
 
73.6% 
 
526 
 
195 
 
3.3 
 
3.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
2 
 
1 
 
2.0 
 
0.8 
 
1.0 
 
0.4 
 
50.0% 
 
50.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
20.9% 
 
63.8% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -033 GDC# 1753 -FRAUDULENT CREDIT CARD 
 
Financial transaction card fraud 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 99 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
6753 
 
5797 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
4.5% 
 
16.0% 
 
305 
 
929 
 
284 
 
918 
 
3.4 
 
3.4 
 
21 
 
10 
 
1 
 
99 
 
361 
 
1.5 
 
2.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.5% 
 
11.0% 
 
104 
 
639 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
93.9% 
 
73.0% 
 
6344 
 
4229 
 
3.0 
 
3.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
110 
 
170 
 
2.4 
 
2.7 
 
1.5 
 
1.7 
 
62.5% 
 
63.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
28.6% 
 
52.2% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -035 GDC# 1755 -RECV GDS,SRVS FRAUD OBTND 
 
Receiving goods and services fraudlently obtained 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 100 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
58 
 
39 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
10.3% 
 
30.8% 
 
6 
 
12 
 
6 
 
12 
 
4.4 
 
3.0 
 
4 
 
7 
 
3.0 
 
0.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 2.6% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
89.7% 
 
66.7% 
 
52 
 
26 
 
6.2 
 
4.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
2 
 
3 
 
2.5 
 
3.3 
 
1.6 
 
2.4 
 
64.0% 
 
72.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
46.2% 
 
40.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -037 GDC# 1705 -ILLEGAL USE-CREDIT CARD 
 
Using a financial transaction card in a manner not authorized 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 101 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
62 
 
34 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
8.1% 
 
23.5% 
 
5 
 
8 
 
4 
 
8 
 
6.1 
 
2.0 
 
1 
 
3 
 
4 
 
0.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
6.5% 
 
20.6% 
 
4 
 
7 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
85.5% 
 
55.9% 
 
53 
 
19 
 
2.4 
 
2.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 1 2.0 0.6 
30.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
12.5% 
 
50.0% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -039 GDC# 1759 -TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRAUD 
 
Avoid/attempt to avoid lawful telephone/telegraph charge by fraud 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 102 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
31 
 
63 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
19.4% 
 
39.7% 
 
6 
 
25 
 
6 
 
25 
 
3.5 
 
3.0 
 
4 
 
11 
 
1.3 
 
3.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 4.8% 3 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
80.6% 
 
55.6% 
 
25 
 
35 
 
3.9 
 
3.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 1 5.0 5.0 
100.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
25.0% 
 
40.0% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -053 GDC# 1504 -DAMAGE,DESTROY SECR PROP 
 
Damage/destroy/secret property to defraud 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 103 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
79 
 
53 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
12.7% 
 
49.1% 
 
10 
 
26 
 
9 
 
26 
 
3.7 
 
3.7 
 
1 
 
2 
 
7 
 
1.6 
 
1.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 5.7% 3 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
87.3% 
 
45.3% 
 
69 
 
24 
 
3.3 
 
3.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1 
 
2 
 
2.3 
 
6.0 
 
2.3 
 
3.5 
 
100.0% 
 
58.3% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
20.0% 
 
38.1% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -093 GDC# 1796 -FRAUDULENT ACCESS COMPUTE 
 
Use of computer/computer network to commit fraud 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 104 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
101 
 
89 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
2.0% 
 
7.9% 
 
2 
 
7 
 
2 
 
7 
 
9.0 
 
2 
 
7 
 
9.3 
 
10.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 3.4% 3 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
98.0% 
 
88.8% 
 
99 
 
79 
 
7.2 
 
10.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
4 
 
8 
 
2.3 
 
2.5 
 
1.9 
 
1.4 
 
82.6% 
 
56.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
36.4% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -093a GDC# 1761 -COMPUTER THEFT 
 
Use of a computer/computer network to commit theft 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 105 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
402 
 
76 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
7.0% 
 
31.6% 
 
28 
 
24 
 
27 
 
24 
 
10.5 
 
3.3 
 
1 
 
23 
 
21 
 
8.0 
 
1.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.5% 
 
9.2% 
 
2 
 
7 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
92.5% 
 
59.2% 
 
372 
 
45 
 
6.9 
 
6.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
19 
 
14 
 
3.9 
 
4.1 
 
2.3 
 
2.3 
 
59.0% 
 
56.1% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
17.4% 
 
42.9% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -093b GDC# 1762 -COMPUTER TRESPASS 
 
Use of a computer/computer network w/o authority 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 106 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
71 
 
17 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
5.6% 
 
23.5% 
 
4 
 
4 
 
4 
 
4 
 
13.0 
 
3 
 
3 
 
4.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 1.4% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
93.0% 
 
76.5% 
 
66 
 
13 
 
5.9 
 
5.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
3 
 
1 
 
3.1 
 
5.3 
 
2.7 
 
2.1 
 
87.1% 
 
39.6% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
20.0% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-09 -121* GDC# 1756 -FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD 
 
Financial identity fraud 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 107 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
5146 
 
4278 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
9.7% 
 
30.5% 
 
498 
 
1306 
 
487 
 
1297 
 
7.0 
 
6.0 
 
11 
 
9 
 
99 
 
935 
 
4.4 
 
4.0 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.5% 
 
7.4% 
 
77 
 
317 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
88.8% 
 
62.1% 
 
4571 
 
2655 
 
5.3 
 
5.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
71 
 
88 
 
2.8 
 
2.6 
 
1.7 
 
1.9 
 
60.7% 
 
73.1% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
24.6% 
 
48.3% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -001 GDC# 2302 -VIOL OATH PUBLIC OFFCR 
 
Violation of the oath of public/government office 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 108 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
151 
 
8 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
22.5% 
 
37.5% 
 
34 
 
3 
 
33 
 
3 
 
4.9 
 
1 
 
18 
 
1 
 
2.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.3% 
 
25.0% 
 
2 
 
2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
76.2% 
 
37.5% 
 
115 
 
3 
 
4.6 
 
5.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 8 2.5 1.4 
56.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -002a1 GDC# 2301 -BRIBERY GOVT OFFICER 
 
Offering government officer benefit/reward for consideration 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 109 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
59 
 
26 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
18.6% 
 
50.0% 
 
11 
 
13 
 
11 
 
13 
 
8.2 
 
6.7 
 
11 
 
9 
 
6.4 
 
4.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
81.4% 
 
50.0% 
 
48 
 
13 
 
5.0 
 
4.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
7 
 
2 
 
2.6 
 
2.0 
 
1.7 
 
1.6 
 
65.4% 
 
80.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
11.1% 
 
37.5% 
 
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OCGA 16-10 -008 GDC# 2311 -FALSE CERTIFICATES 
 
False certification of the administration of oath 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 110 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
74 
 
41 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
16.2% 
 
19.5% 
 
12 
 
8 
 
10 
 
8 
 
4.1 
 
2.0 
 
2 
 
8 
 
2 
 
1.7 
 
2.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 14.6% 6 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
83.8% 
 
65.9% 
 
62 
 
27 
 
4.4 
 
5.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1 
 
1 
 
1.0 
 
2.0 
 
1.0 
 
2.0 
 
100.0% 
 
100.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
16.7% 
 
66.7% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -020 GDC# 2408 -FALSE STATEMENTS GOVT 
 
Fraudulent actions within government 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 111 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
1418 
 
1070 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
16.0% 
 
39.6% 
 
227 
 
424 
 
223 
 
422 
 
4.6 
 
3.9 
 
4 
 
2 
 
99 
 
188 
 
2.0 
 
1.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.2% 
 
6.7% 
 
31 
 
72 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
81.8% 
 
53.6% 
 
1160 
 
574 
 
4.0 
 
4.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
41 
 
37 
 
2.5 
 
2.2 
 
1.5 
 
1.5 
 
60.0% 
 
68.2% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
24.4% 
 
48.4% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -021 GDC# 2307 -DEFRAUDING STATE 
 
Conspiracy to defraud state or political subdivision of state 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 112 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
125 
 
47 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
4.0% 
 
8.5% 
 
5 
 
4 
 
5 
 
4 
 
8.3 
 
4 
 
2 
 
4.4 
 
0.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 4.3% 2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
96.0% 
 
87.2% 
 
120 
 
41 
 
4.9 
 
5.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1 
 
3 
 
5.0 
 
5.5 
 
1.7 
 
2.2 
 
34.0% 
 
40.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
9.1% 
 
25.0% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -023 GDC# 2405 -IMPERSONATING OFFICER 
 
Impersonating peace officer or other public officer 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 113 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
184 
 
181 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
17.9% 
 
43.1% 
 
33 
 
78 
 
30 
 
78 
 
5.6 
 
5.2 
 
3 
 
16 
 
34 
 
1.8 
 
1.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.2% 
 
4.4% 
 
4 
 
8 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
79.9% 
 
52.5% 
 
147 
 
95 
 
3.9 
 
4.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
4 
 
3 
 
1.4 
 
1.7 
 
1.1 
 
1.3 
 
78.6% 
 
76.5% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
22.6% 
 
40.0% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -024b GDC# 2314 -OBSTR OF LAW ENF OFFICER 
 
Obstructing peace officer in performance of duty 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 114 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
3353 
 
4806 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
24.2% 
 
52.4% 
 
812 
 
2519 
 
801 
 
2496 
 
4.6 
 
4.5 
 
11 
 
23 
 
99 
 
1231 
 
1.9 
 
1.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.8% 
 
6.8% 
 
94 
 
329 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
73.0% 
 
40.7% 
 
2447 
 
1958 
 
4.1 
 
4.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
482 
 
1021 
 
3.5 
 
3.6 
 
2.1 
 
2.2 
 
60.0% 
 
61.1% 
 
4 
 
3.6 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
25.7% 
 
47.8% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -028 GDC# 2609 -FALSE PUBLIC ALARM 
 
Transmitting false alarm of destructive device/hazardous substance 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 115 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
43 
 
25 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
11.6% 
 
32.0% 
 
5 
 
8 
 
5 
 
8 
 
4.0 
 
5 
 
4 
 
2.1 
 
0.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 8.0% 2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
88.4% 
 
60.0% 
 
38 
 
15 
 
4.3 
 
4.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 1 5.0 1.9 
38.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
22.2% 
 
30.0% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -031 GDC# 1125 -CONCEAL DEATH OF ANOTHER 
 
Concealing the death of another person 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 116 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
64 
 
42 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
75.0% 
 
73.8% 
 
48 
 
31 
 
46 
 
31 
 
9.0 
 
2 
 
14 
 
4 
 
1.3 
 
1.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
25.0% 
 
26.2% 
 
16 
 
11 
 
6.5 
 
8.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
23 
 
11 
 
6.2 
 
7.2 
 
4.1 
 
5.6 
 
66.1% 
 
77.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
4.8% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -050 GDC# 2503 -HINDERING APPREH OR PUN 
 
Hindering the apprehension/punishment of a criminal 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 117 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
189 
 
133 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
14.3% 
 
27.8% 
 
27 
 
37 
 
27 
 
36 
 
4.8 
 
5.0 
 
1 
 
21 
 
18 
 
2.6 
 
1.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.5% 
 
9.8% 
 
1 
 
13 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
85.2% 
 
62.4% 
 
161 
 
83 
 
3.6 
 
3.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
5 
 
6 
 
2.3 
 
4.7 
 
1.6 
 
2.2 
 
69.6% 
 
46.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
22.0% 
 
52.8% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-10 -051 GDC# 2511 -BAIL JUMPING 
 
Bench Book 
 
Failure to appear in court after being released on bail/bond 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 118 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
129 
 
140 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
31.0% 
 
37.9% 
 
40 
 
53 
 
40 
 
53 
 
4.5 
 
3.0 
 
28 
 
31 
 
2.4 
 
0.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.6% 
 
10.7% 
 
2 
 
15 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
67.4% 
 
51.4% 
 
87 
 
72 
 
3.8 
 
4.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
7 
 
14 
 
2.0 
 
4.0 
 
1.7 
 
2.7 
 
85.0% 
 
67.5% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
15.9% 
 
31.4% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-10 -052 GDC# 2501 -ESCAPE 
Escaping from lawful authority 
 
Bench Book 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 119 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
109 
 
1069 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
52.3% 
 
81.1% 
 
57 
 
867 
 
57 
 
862 
 
4.2 
 
5.6 
 
5 
 
26 
 
336 
 
2.3 
 
2.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.8% 
 
4.3% 
 
2 
 
46 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
45.9% 
 
14.6% 
 
50 
 
156 
 
5.5 
 
4.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
32 
 
113 
 
3.1 
 
2.9 
 
2.1 
 
1.9 
 
67.7% 
 
65.5% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
26.2% 
 
46.5% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -053 GDC# 2502 -AIDING ESCAPE 
 
Aiding another to escape from lawful custody 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 120 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
38 
 
35 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
18.4% 
 
25.7% 
 
7 
 
9 
 
4 
 
7 
 
4.2 
 
5.0 
 
2 
 
1 
 
1 
 
1 
 
3 
 
4 
 
4.0 
 
1.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 11.4% 4 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
81.6% 
 
62.9% 
 
31 
 
22 
 
4.3 
 
2.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
2 
 
3 
 
1.9 
 
2.3 
 
0.7 
 
1.4 
 
36.8% 
 
60.9% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
18.8% 
 
50.0% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -056 GDC# 2507 -MUTINY IN PENAL INST 
 
Committing a violent/tumultuous act in a penal institution 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 121 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
28 
 
122 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
39.3% 
 
70.5% 
 
11 
 
86 
 
11 
 
85 
 
7.7 
 
7.5 
 
1 
 
8 
 
40 
 
5.3 
 
6.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 7.4% 9 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
60.7% 
 
22.1% 
 
17 
 
27 
 
4.0 
 
5.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1 
 
1 
 
0.8 
 
5.0 
 
0.8 
 
4.0 
 
100.0% 
 
80.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
34.7% 
 
42.5% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-10 -070 GDC# 2401 -PERJURY 
 
Bench Book 
 
Make false statement under oath in judicial proceeding 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 122 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
67 
 
46 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
10.4% 
 
47.8% 
 
7 
 
22 
 
7 
 
21 
 
5.6 
 
5.0 
 
1 
 
5 
 
8 
 
2.2 
 
0.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 8.7% 4 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
89.6% 
 
43.5% 
 
60 
 
20 
 
4.6 
 
6.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
2 
 
4 
 
6.9 
 
2.1 
 
3.6 
 
1.7 
 
52.2% 
 
81.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
25.7% 
 
47.1% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -070* GDC# 2400 -MISC JUDICIAL PROCEEDING 
 
Miscellaneous judicial proceeding violation 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 123 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
76 
 
38 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
3.9% 
 
21.1% 
 
3 
 
8 
 
3 
 
8 
 
5.0 
 
1 
 
3 
 
2.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.6% 
 
7.9% 
 
2 
 
3 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
93.4% 
 
71.1% 
 
71 
 
27 
 
4.0 
 
4.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 1 1.5 1.5 
100.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
12.5% 
 
18.2% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -071 GDC# 2402 -FALSE SWEARING 
 
Making false statement under oath NOT in judicial proceeding 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 124 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
269 
 
155 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
9.3% 
 
29.0% 
 
25 
 
45 
 
24 
 
44 
 
4.0 
 
4.3 
 
1 
 
1 
 
9 
 
15 
 
1.6 
 
2.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
3.7% 
 
13.5% 
 
10 
 
21 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
87.0% 
 
57.4% 
 
234 
 
89 
 
4.4 
 
3.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
3 
 
8 
 
2.3 
 
2.8 
 
1.1 
 
1.2 
 
47.8% 
 
42.9% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
26.8% 
 
45.5% 
 
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 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -093 GDC# 2313 -INFLUENCING WITNESS 
 
Influencing witness to alter testimony in legal proceeding 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 125 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
116 
 
108 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
31.9% 
 
56.5% 
 
37 
 
61 
 
35 
 
61 
 
6.4 
 
5.0 
 
2 
 
23 
 
28 
 
2.3 
 
1.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.6% 
 
7.4% 
 
3 
 
8 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
65.5% 
 
36.1% 
 
76 
 
39 
 
4.9 
 
5.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
4 
 
2 
 
2.0 
 
4.5 
 
1.9 
 
4.4 
 
95.0% 
 
97.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
26.0% 
 
47.1% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -094 GDC# 2315 -TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE 
 
Tampering with evidence 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 126 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
288 
 
305 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
29.2% 
 
54.8% 
 
84 
 
167 
 
83 
 
166 
 
4.5 
 
3.8 
 
1 
 
1 
 
31 
 
40 
 
0.9 
 
0.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.7% 
 
5.2% 
 
5 
 
16 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
69.1% 
 
40.0% 
 
199 
 
122 
 
3.3 
 
3.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
10 
 
26 
 
2.5 
 
2.7 
 
1.5 
 
1.3 
 
60.0% 
 
48.1% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
25.3% 
 
56.3% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-10 -095 GDC# 2406 -BARRATRY 
Bringing repeated legal actions solely to harass 
 
Bench Book 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 127 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
25 
 
25 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
28.0% 
 
60.0% 
 
7 
 
15 
 
7 
 
14 
 
4.9 
 
1 
 
6 
 
4 
 
2.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 4.0% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
72.0% 
 
36.0% 
 
18 
 
9 
 
3.0 
 
2.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
85.7% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-10 -096 GDC# 2404 -IMPERSONATION 
 
Assuming identity of another as witness in legal proceeding 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 128 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
136 
 
106 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
15.4% 
 
40.6% 
 
21 
 
43 
 
20 
 
41 
 
5.8 
 
2.0 
 
1 
 
2 
 
12 
 
17 
 
2.5 
 
1.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 9.4% 10 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
84.6% 
 
50.0% 
 
115 
 
53 
 
6.2 
 
5.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
3 
 
1 
 
2.9 
 
3.0 
 
2.7 
 
2.1 
 
93.1% 
 
70.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
33.3% 
 
38.5% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-11 -001* GDC# 2200 -MISC PUBLIC ORDER 
 
Miscellaneous public order violation 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 129 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
26 
 
28 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
23.1% 
 
46.4% 
 
6 
 
13 
 
6 
 
13 
 
5.8 
 
4.7 
 
4 
 
7 
 
2.7 
 
0.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 3.6% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
76.9% 
 
50.0% 
 
20 
 
14 
 
5.0 
 
6.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1 
 
2 
 
3.0 
 
3.2 
 
1.9 
 
3.2 
 
63.3% 
 
100.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
50.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-11 -014 GDC# 2205 -FALSE SWEARNG WRITTN STMT 
 
False statement re membership in subversive group on state application 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 130 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
244 
 
199 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
16.8% 
 
46.7% 
 
41 
 
93 
 
41 
 
90 
 
4.4 
 
1.0 
 
3 
 
31 
 
42 
 
1.6 
 
0.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.8% 
 
9.0% 
 
2 
 
18 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
82.4% 
 
44.2% 
 
201 
 
88 
 
3.9 
 
4.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
10 
 
13 
 
2.2 
 
2.0 
 
1.5 
 
1.5 
 
68.2% 
 
75.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
28.6% 
 
46.8% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-11 -037 GDC# 1307 -TERRORIST THREATS & ACTS 
 
Threatening to commit any crime of violence w intent to terrorize 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 131 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
3455 
 
4175 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
20.7% 
 
41.9% 
 
716 
 
1750 
 
699 
 
1721 
 
4.8 
 
4.5 
 
17 
 
29 
 
99 
 
1038 
 
2.0 
 
1.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.0% 
 
9.5% 
 
36 
 
397 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
78.2% 
 
48.6% 
 
2703 
 
2028 
 
4.2 
 
4.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
356 
 
652 
 
3.3 
 
2.9 
 
2.2 
 
2.1 
 
66.7% 
 
72.4% 
 
1 
 
3.7 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
23.4% 
 
43.7% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-11 -061 GDC# 3002 -PEEPING TOM 
Spying on/invading the privacy of another 
 
Bench Book 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 132 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
139 
 
117 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
27.3% 
 
59.0% 
 
38 
 
69 
 
37 
 
68 
 
4.9 
 
1.5 
 
1 
 
1 
 
29 
 
35 
 
1.3 
 
1.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 14.5% 17 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
72.7% 
 
26.5% 
 
101 
 
31 
 
4.4 
 
4.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
16 
 
24 
 
1.9 
 
3.6 
 
1.5 
 
3.3 
 
78.9% 
 
91.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
12.0% 
 
48.1% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-11 -062 GDC# 3001 -EAVESDROP & SURVEILLANCE 
 
Intentional overhearing/transmitting/recording private conversation 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 133 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
61 
 
14 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
21.3% 
 
42.9% 
 
13 
 
6 
 
13 
 
6 
 
7.8 
 
10.0 
 
8 
 
4 
 
2.8 
 
9.0 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 3.3% 2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
75.4% 
 
57.1% 
 
46 
 
8 
 
3.8 
 
4.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
3 
 
2 
 
2.3 
 
0.9 
 
2.3 
 
0.7 
 
100.0% 
 
77.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
12.5% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-11 -106b GDC# 2910 -POSS OF FIREARM DUR CRIME 
 
Possession of firearm during commission of crime 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 134 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
3640 
 
3053 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
18.9% 
 
30.8% 
 
687 
 
940 
 
666 
 
924 
 
5.9 
 
5.9 
 
21 
 
16 
 
99 
 
206 
 
1.1 
 
0.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.1% 
 
8.4% 
 
40 
 
257 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
80.0% 
 
60.8% 
 
2913 
 
1856 
 
4.4 
 
4.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
500 
 
401 
 
5.5 
 
5.7 
 
2.6 
 
2.6 
 
47.3% 
 
45.6% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
20.4% 
 
39.9% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-11 -106b GDC# 2911 -POSS KNIFE DURING CRIME 
 
Possession of a knife during commission of a crime 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 135 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
536 
 
565 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
17.7% 
 
25.7% 
 
95 
 
145 
 
92 
 
140 
 
6.4 
 
5.5 
 
2 
 
5 
 
1 
 
37 
 
36 
 
1.8 
 
0.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.5% 
 
10.1% 
 
8 
 
57 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
80.8% 
 
64.2% 
 
433 
 
363 
 
4.1 
 
3.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
5 
 
8 
 
4.2 
 
2.9 
 
2.4 
 
1.7 
 
57.1% 
 
58.6% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
22.6% 
 
40.1% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-11 -121* GDC# 2912 -POSS OF CERTAIN WEAPONS 
 
Possession of certain weapons defined as dangerous weapons 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 136 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
314 
 
205 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
24.8% 
 
47.3% 
 
78 
 
97 
 
76 
 
96 
 
5.7 
 
6.1 
 
2 
 
1 
 
46 
 
44 
 
1.6 
 
1.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.5% 
 
6.3% 
 
8 
 
13 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
72.6% 
 
46.3% 
 
228 
 
95 
 
4.4 
 
4.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
54 
 
52 
 
4.5 
 
3.4 
 
2.2 
 
2.2 
 
48.9% 
 
64.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
17.4% 
 
37.6% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-11 -126 GDC# 2901 -CARRY CONCEALED WEAPON 
 
Carrying concealed weapon w/o license outside home/place of business 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 137 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
457 
 
330 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
25.6% 
 
47.9% 
 
117 
 
158 
 
114 
 
158 
 
4.8 
 
4.1 
 
3 
 
52 
 
52 
 
3.3 
 
2.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.5% 
 
5.5% 
 
7 
 
18 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
72.9% 
 
46.7% 
 
333 
 
154 
 
1.8 
 
1.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
10 
 
8 
 
3.5 
 
1.9 
 
1.3 
 
1.2 
 
37.1% 
 
63.2% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
27.3% 
 
46.1% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-11 -127.1 GDC# 2915 -CARRY WEAPON AT SCHOOL 
 
Carrying any weapon in school safety zone 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 138 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
463 
 
134 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
16.2% 
 
50.7% 
 
75 
 
68 
 
72 
 
68 
 
5.7 
 
4.7 
 
3 
 
56 
 
37 
 
2.6 
 
1.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.8% 
 
4.5% 
 
13 
 
6 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
81.0% 
 
44.8% 
 
375 
 
60 
 
3.8 
 
5.1 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
19 
 
11 
 
3.0 
 
2.2 
 
1.7 
 
1.4 
 
56.7% 
 
63.6% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
16.0% 
 
48.7% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-11 -128b2 GDC# 2903 -CARRY PISTL WITHOUT LICNS 
 
Carrying pistol w/o license outside home/place of business 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 139 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
104 
 
68 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
27.9% 
 
52.9% 
 
29 
 
36 
 
28 
 
36 
 
3.8 
 
5.0 
 
1 
 
10 
 
8 
 
2.6 
 
1.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.9% 
 
5.9% 
 
2 
 
4 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
70.2% 
 
41.2% 
 
73 
 
28 
 
1.6 
 
1.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 1 3.0 2.4 
80.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
23.3% 
 
50.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-11 -131b GDC# 2914 -POSS FIREARM CONVCT FELON 
 
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 140 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
1274 
 
8672 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
33.0% 
 
49.9% 
 
421 
 
4331 
 
414 
 
4291 
 
4.9 
 
4.6 
 
7 
 
37 
 
3 
 
99 
 
1924 
 
1.4 
 
1.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.6% 
 
8.6% 
 
8 
 
749 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
66.3% 
 
41.4% 
 
845 
 
3592 
 
4.5 
 
4.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
544 
 
1639 
 
4.4 
 
4.0 
 
2.3 
 
2.2 
 
52.3% 
 
55.0% 
 
1 
 
1 
 
5.7 
 
7.6 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
24.7% 
 
43.1% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-11 -131b GDC# 2913 -POSS FIREARM 1ST OFFENDER 
 
Possession of a firearm by a First Offender 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 141 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
137 
 
1022 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
18.2% 
 
60.4% 
 
25 
 
617 
 
24 
 
614 
 
4.7 
 
4.6 
 
1 
 
2 
 
1 
 
14 
 
305 
 
1.6 
 
1.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 3.8% 39 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
81.8% 
 
35.8% 
 
112 
 
366 
 
4.2 
 
4.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
107 
 
172 
 
3.7 
 
2.9 
 
2.0 
 
1.6 
 
54.1% 
 
55.2% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
25.7% 
 
40.4% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-12 -001 GDC# 2854 -CNTRBTNG DELINQENCY MINOR 
 
Contributing to delinquency of person under age 17 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 142 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
56 
 
37 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
17.9% 
 
54.1% 
 
10 
 
20 
 
10 
 
19 
 
5.3 
 
0.2 
 
1 
 
5 
 
3 
 
2.4 
 
0.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 2.7% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
82.1% 
 
43.2% 
 
46 
 
16 
 
2.5 
 
1.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 2 3.3 3.0 
90.9% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
7.9% 
 
66.7% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-12 -001* GDC# 6000 -MISC MRALS/PBLIC H/SAFTY 
 
Miscellaneous violation public health/safety/morals 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 143 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
68 
 
228 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
77.9% 
 
58.8% 
 
53 
 
134 
 
51 
 
134 
 
6.7 
 
10.0 
 
2 
 
23 
 
52 
 
2.6 
 
1.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 1.5% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
20.6% 
 
41.2% 
 
14 
 
94 
 
3.9 
 
16.1 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
13 
 
17 
 
2.6 
 
3.2 
 
2.0 
 
2.9 
 
76.9% 
 
90.6% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
23.7% 
 
46.6% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-12 -004c GDC# 2972 -AGGRAV CRUELTY TO ANIMALS 
 
Causing death/unjustifiable pain to animal by malicious intent 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 144 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
124 
 
61 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
25.0% 
 
44.3% 
 
31 
 
27 
 
30 
 
26 
 
5.6 
 
4.0 
 
1 
 
1 
 
23 
 
12 
 
3.0 
 
3.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.4% 
 
4.9% 
 
3 
 
3 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
72.6% 
 
50.8% 
 
90 
 
31 
 
4.5 
 
9.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
13 
 
7 
 
1.9 
 
4.0 
 
1.3 
 
2.0 
 
68.4% 
 
50.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
21.1% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-12 -004c GDC# 2971 -CRUELTY TO ANIMALS 
 
Causing death/unjustifiable pain to animal by willful neglect 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 145 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
32 
 
24 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
21.9% 
 
66.7% 
 
7 
 
16 
 
7 
 
16 
 
5.5 
 
5.0 
 
6 
 
10 
 
2.3 
 
3.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 3.1% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
75.0% 
 
33.3% 
 
24 
 
8 
 
3.4 
 
3.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
6 
 
5 
 
3.7 
 
2.4 
 
3.1 
 
1.5 
 
83.8% 
 
62.5% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
14.3% 
 
33.3% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-12 -022 GDC# 2703 -COMMERICAL GAMBLING 
 
Operate a gambling place or receives/records/forwards a bet 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 146 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
92 
 
14 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 2.2% 2 2 5.0 
2 4.0 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
97.8% 
 
100.0% 
 
90 
 
14 
 
3.3 
 
2.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1 
 
1 
 
1.0 
 
2.0 
 
1.0 
 
2.0 
 
100.0% 
 
100.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
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OCGA 16-12 -037 GDC# 2718 -DOGFIGHTING 
Allowing dogs to fight for sport/gaming purpose 
 
Bench Book 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 147 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
15 
 
77 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
33.3% 
 
16.9% 
 
5 
 
13 
 
5 
 
13 
 
5.6 
 
4.0 
 
3 
 
9 
 
4.2 
 
6.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 37.7% 29 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
66.7% 
 
45.5% 
 
10 
 
35 
 
4.9 
 
4.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1 
 
1 
 
1.7 
 
5.0 
 
1.6 
 
0.8 
 
94.1% 
 
16.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
40.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-12 -100 GDC# 2843 -SEX EXPLOITATION CHILD 
 
Using person under age 18 in production of sexual explicit material 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 148 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
1049 
 
363 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
27.5% 
 
39.1% 
 
288 
 
142 
 
282 
 
141 
 
15.4 
 
15.8 
 
6 
 
1 
 
99 
 
106 
 
8.2 
 
6.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.8% 
 
6.3% 
 
29 
 
23 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
69.8% 
 
54.5% 
 
732 
 
198 
 
13.1 
 
12.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
71 
 
36 
 
3.5 
 
3.7 
 
2.7 
 
3.3 
 
77.1% 
 
89.2% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
12.1% 
 
4.5% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-12 -100.2 GDC# 1760 -COMPUTER PORNOGRAPHY 
 
Using a Computer to distribute child pornography 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 149 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
229 
 
38 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
39.3% 
 
52.6% 
 
90 
 
20 
 
88 
 
19 
 
15.3 
 
10.0 
 
2 
 
1 
 
81 
 
18 
 
11.1 
 
6.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
9.2% 
 
10.5% 
 
21 
 
4 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
51.5% 
 
36.8% 
 
118 
 
14 
 
10.2 
 
11.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
32 
 
7 
 
2.6 
 
2.5 
 
2.1 
 
2.4 
 
80.8% 
 
96.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
33.3% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -003 GDC# 4160 -ABANDMNT OF CONTRLD SUBST 
 
Abandonment of controlled substance 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 150 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
137 
 
78 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
10.2% 
 
32.1% 
 
14 
 
25 
 
9 
 
17 
 
6.5 
 
20.0 
 
3 
 
3 
 
1 
 
2 
 
4 
 
3 
 
3 
 
2.3 
 
10.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.7% 
 
5.1% 
 
1 
 
4 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
89.1% 
 
62.8% 
 
122 
 
49 
 
3.1 
 
2.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -020*% GDC# 4090 -ATMPT VIOL SUBSTANCE ACT 
 
Attempt to violate the Georgia Controlled Substances Act 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 151 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
627 
 
682 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
15.6% 
 
40.6% 
 
98 
 
277 
 
92 
 
276 
 
9.8 
 
8.5 
 
6 
 
1 
 
65 
 
174 
 
5.1 
 
2.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.1% 
 
6.5% 
 
7 
 
44 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
83.3% 
 
52.9% 
 
522 
 
361 
 
5.2 
 
5.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
19 
 
36 
 
5.0 
 
2.8 
 
2.9 
 
1.6 
 
58.0% 
 
57.1% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
21.0% 
 
40.9% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030.1 GDC# 4014 -UNLWFL MFG/DEL/DIST N-C S 
 
Unlawful manufacture/sale/distribution of non-controlled substance 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 152 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
140 
 
135 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
17.9% 
 
43.7% 
 
25 
 
59 
 
25 
 
58 
 
9.1 
 
5.0 
 
1 
 
20 
 
41 
 
5.3 
 
3.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.7% 
 
3.0% 
 
1 
 
4 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
81.4% 
 
53.3% 
 
114 
 
72 
 
5.4 
 
7.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
17 
 
31 
 
6.1 
 
3.8 
 
2.3 
 
1.7 
 
37.7% 
 
44.7% 
 
2 
 
2.2 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
28.2% 
 
49.1% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030.3 GDC# 4030 -POSS EPHEDRINE 
 
Possession ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 153 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
166 
 
167 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
22.3% 
 
45.5% 
 
37 
 
76 
 
37 
 
75 
 
8.9 
 
6.9 
 
1 
 
24 
 
39 
 
3.4 
 
3.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.2% 
 
7.8% 
 
2 
 
13 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
76.5% 
 
46.7% 
 
127 
 
78 
 
6.1 
 
6.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
14 
 
11 
 
4.0 
 
3.8 
 
2.0 
 
1.7 
 
50.0% 
 
44.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
24.4% 
 
44.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030B GDC# 4053 -POSS W INT DIS OTHER DRUG 
 
Possession With Intent To Distribute Other Drug 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 154 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
1034 
 
1192 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
27.3% 
 
58.8% 
 
282 
 
701 
 
279 
 
697 
 
10.2 
 
8.6 
 
2 
 
4 
 
1 
 
99 
 
488 
 
5.4 
 
5.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.1% 
 
5.7% 
 
11 
 
68 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
71.7% 
 
35.5% 
 
741 
 
423 
 
6.5 
 
7.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
78 
 
101 
 
3.5 
 
3.8 
 
1.8 
 
1.9 
 
51.4% 
 
50.0% 
 
1 
 
2.5 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
39.0% 
 
54.4% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030D GDC# 4052 -POSS W INT DIST METH 
 
Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 155 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
853 
 
1771 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
52.3% 
 
73.2% 
 
446 
 
1297 
 
438 
 
1291 
 
12.6 
 
11.2 
 
8 
 
4 
 
2 
 
99 
 
1045 
 
7.4 
 
6.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.3% 
 
4.0% 
 
11 
 
70 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
46.4% 
 
22.8% 
 
396 
 
404 
 
7.7 
 
9.1 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
230 
 
243 
 
4.4 
 
4.6 
 
2.2 
 
2.1 
 
50.0% 
 
45.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
27.6% 
 
52.2% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030J GDC# 4051 -POSS W INT DIST MARIJUANA 
 
Possession With Intent To Distribute Marijuana 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 156 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
6542 
 
6551 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
26.6% 
 
62.1% 
 
1743 
 
4070 
 
1717 
 
4044 
 
7.8 
 
6.5 
 
26 
 
26 
 
99 
 
2571 
 
4.1 
 
3.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.7% 
 
6.1% 
 
114 
 
400 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
71.6% 
 
31.8% 
 
4685 
 
2081 
 
5.7 
 
6.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
773 
 
791 
 
3.3 
 
3.6 
 
1.7 
 
1.8 
 
51.5% 
 
50.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
36.7% 
 
46.3% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030a GDC# 4007 -POSS DEP STIM CNTRF DRUGS 
 
Possession of controlled substance 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 157 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
5694 
 
5146 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
10.9% 
 
40.1% 
 
619 
 
2066 
 
598 
 
2045 
 
7.2 
 
5.7 
 
21 
 
21 
 
99 
 
1235 
 
3.9 
 
3.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.8% 
 
7.4% 
 
48 
 
381 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
88.3% 
 
52.4% 
 
5027 
 
2699 
 
4.8 
 
5.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
68 
 
122 
 
2.7 
 
2.4 
 
1.5 
 
1.4 
 
55.6% 
 
58.3% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
21.9% 
 
46.9% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030b GDC# 4136 -ILLGL DIST CONTRLLD SUBST 
 
Illegal distribution of controlled substance 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 158 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
49 
 
38 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
8.2% 
 
23.7% 
 
4 
 
9 
 
4 
 
9 
 
10.9 
 
16.0 
 
3 
 
6 
 
7.3 
 
7.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 10.5% 4 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
91.8% 
 
65.8% 
 
45 
 
25 
 
6.6 
 
5.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 1 1.0 1.0 
100.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
38.5% 
 
66.7% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030b GDC# 4002 -S/D DEP STIM CNTRF DRUGS 
 
Sales/distribution of controlled substance 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 159 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
736 
 
659 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
24.5% 
 
48.1% 
 
180 
 
317 
 
174 
 
314 
 
10.7 
 
10.3 
 
6 
 
3 
 
99 
 
239 
 
6.7 
 
6.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.8% 
 
6.4% 
 
13 
 
42 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
73.8% 
 
45.5% 
 
543 
 
300 
 
6.1 
 
7.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
87 
 
89 
 
4.0 
 
3.5 
 
1.7 
 
1.8 
 
42.5% 
 
51.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
19.5% 
 
45.8% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030c GDC# 4031 -POSS METHAMPHETAMINE 
 
Possession of methamphetamine 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 160 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
6704 
 
11085 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
15.2% 
 
45.9% 
 
1021 
 
5089 
 
996 
 
5052 
 
8.8 
 
7.0 
 
25 
 
37 
 
99 
 
3606 
 
5.4 
 
5.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.2% 
 
7.0% 
 
81 
 
775 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
83.6% 
 
47.1% 
 
5602 
 
5221 
 
5.6 
 
7.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
451 
 
851 
 
4.0 
 
3.5 
 
2.0 
 
1.9 
 
50.0% 
 
54.3% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
20.6% 
 
41.9% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030c GDC# 4006 -POSS NARCOTICS OPIATES 
 
Possession of narcotics/opiates 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 161 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
3186 
 
2731 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
9.1% 
 
33.5% 
 
290 
 
916 
 
279 
 
903 
 
7.0 
 
6.4 
 
11 
 
13 
 
99 
 
577 
 
3.8 
 
3.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.8% 
 
9.6% 
 
58 
 
262 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
89.1% 
 
56.9% 
 
2838 
 
1553 
 
4.6 
 
5.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
65 
 
117 
 
3.8 
 
3.5 
 
1.9 
 
1.7 
 
50.0% 
 
48.6% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
23.8% 
 
39.4% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-13 -030c GDC# 4008 -POSS OF LSD 
Possession of lysergic acid diethylamide 
 
Bench Book 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 162 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
44 
 
14 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
15.9% 
 
35.7% 
 
7 
 
5 
 
7 
 
5 
 
7.0 
 
5 
 
1 
 
3.4 
 
0.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.3% 
 
14.3% 
 
1 
 
2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
81.8% 
 
50.0% 
 
36 
 
7 
 
4.4 
 
6.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 2 4.5 1.8 
40.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
16.7% 
 
72.2% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030d GDC# 4032 -SALE METHAMPHETAMINE 
 
Sale of methamphetamine 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 163 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
403 
 
706 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
49.1% 
 
69.0% 
 
198 
 
487 
 
197 
 
484 
 
12.3 
 
11.2 
 
1 
 
3 
 
99 
 
391 
 
7.6 
 
7.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.7% 
 
5.0% 
 
11 
 
35 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
48.1% 
 
26.1% 
 
194 
 
184 
 
8.5 
 
10.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
144 
 
160 
 
4.0 
 
4.8 
 
1.7 
 
2.2 
 
42.5% 
 
45.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
20.7% 
 
38.8% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030d GDC# 4001 -S/D NARCOTICS OPIATES 
 
Sales/distribution of narcotics/opiates 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 164 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
412 
 
468 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
22.3% 
 
34.0% 
 
92 
 
159 
 
90 
 
156 
 
10.5 
 
8.8 
 
2 
 
3 
 
73 
 
117 
 
6.2 
 
3.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
3.2% 
 
8.8% 
 
13 
 
41 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
74.5% 
 
57.3% 
 
307 
 
268 
 
7.2 
 
8.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
24 
 
27 
 
3.3 
 
4.2 
 
1.5 
 
2.1 
 
45.5% 
 
50.0% 
 
3 
 
2 
 
4.5 
 
9.6 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
14.2% 
 
37.5% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030e GDC# 4022 -POSS OF COCAINE 
 
Possession of cocaine 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 165 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
12017 
 
18664 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
16.1% 
 
44.6% 
 
1935 
 
8320 
 
1901 
 
8271 
 
7.9 
 
6.1 
 
34 
 
48 
 
1 
 
99 
 
5630 
 
4.5 
 
4.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.9% 
 
9.2% 
 
228 
 
1725 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
82.0% 
 
46.2% 
 
9854 
 
8619 
 
4.8 
 
6.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1093 
 
2263 
 
3.6 
 
3.5 
 
1.8 
 
1.9 
 
50.0% 
 
54.3% 
 
4 
 
10.3 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
21.5% 
 
41.4% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030f GDC# 4050 -POSS W INT DIST COCAINE 
 
Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 166 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
2506 
 
5105 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
41.9% 
 
70.2% 
 
1049 
 
3584 
 
1034 
 
3564 
 
11.8 
 
9.9 
 
15 
 
18 
 
2 
 
99 
 
2658 
 
6.2 
 
6.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.3% 
 
5.6% 
 
58 
 
288 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
55.8% 
 
24.2% 
 
1399 
 
1233 
 
7.1 
 
8.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
411 
 
659 
 
4.3 
 
4.4 
 
2.1 
 
2.2 
 
48.8% 
 
50.0% 
 
3 
 
2.6 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
38.1% 
 
45.5% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
OCGA 16-13 -030f GDC# 4021 -S/D COCAINE 
Sale/distribution of cocaine 
 
Bench Book 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 167 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
2330 
 
4626 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
35.5% 
 
65.5% 
 
828 
 
3028 
 
819 
 
3006 
 
12.5 
 
9.4 
 
9 
 
22 
 
99 
 
2127 
 
6.2 
 
6.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
8.6% 
 
8.2% 
 
200 
 
379 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
55.9% 
 
26.4% 
 
1302 
 
1219 
 
7.6 
 
9.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
802 
 
1505 
 
4.9 
 
5.3 
 
2.0 
 
2.4 
 
40.8% 
 
45.3% 
 
6 
 
27 
 
3.4 
 
4.2 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
22.0% 
 
38.3% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030j1 GDC# 4004 -S/D OF MARIJUANA 
 
Sale or distribution of marijuana 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 168 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
2776 
 
2201 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
19.5% 
 
50.5% 
 
541 
 
1112 
 
535 
 
1104 
 
8.0 
 
6.5 
 
6 
 
8 
 
99 
 
677 
 
4.1 
 
3.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
3.5% 
 
8.6% 
 
96 
 
190 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
77.1% 
 
40.8% 
 
2139 
 
899 
 
6.3 
 
7.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
487 
 
450 
 
3.8 
 
4.3 
 
1.7 
 
2.1 
 
44.7% 
 
48.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
22.4% 
 
41.9% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -030j1 GDC# 4009 -POSS OF MARIJUANA 
 
Possession of marijuana 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 169 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
6030 
 
4093 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
13.6% 
 
45.1% 
 
818 
 
1844 
 
795 
 
1832 
 
6.6 
 
5.3 
 
23 
 
12 
 
99 
 
1034 
 
3.7 
 
3.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.2% 
 
8.0% 
 
130 
 
326 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
84.3% 
 
47.0% 
 
5082 
 
1923 
 
4.8 
 
5.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
187 
 
200 
 
3.0 
 
2.7 
 
1.6 
 
1.5 
 
53.3% 
 
55.6% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
19.4% 
 
41.8% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -031* GDC# 4100 -MISC DRUGS TRAFFICKING 
 
Trafficking miscellaneous controlled substance 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 170 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
34 
 
20 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
58.8% 
 
85.0% 
 
20 
 
17 
 
20 
 
17 
 
13.0 
 
10.0 
 
15 
 
10 
 
4.5 
 
3.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 5.0% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
41.2% 
 
10.0% 
 
14 
 
2 
 
4.9 
 
5.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
77 
 
31 
 
10.6 
 
8.6 
 
4.0 
 
4.2 
 
37.7% 
 
48.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
7.0% 
 
22.4% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -031.1 GDC# 4150 -TRAF MDA/EXTSY 28-199GM 
 
Trafficking 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine 28-199 grams-MDA/extasy 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 171 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
50 
 
34 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
90.0% 
 
94.1% 
 
45 
 
32 
 
45 
 
32 
 
12.7 
 
10.0 
 
40 
 
20 
 
6.2 
 
9.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 2.9% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 10.0% 5 4.8 
 
2.9% 1 4.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
30 
 
6 
 
3.8 
 
3.6 
 
2.3 
 
2.7 
 
60.5% 
 
75.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
25.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -031.1 GDC# 4034 -SALE MDA/EXTSY 
 
Sale of methelenedioxymethamphetamine / extasy 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 172 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
91 
 
71 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
27.5% 
 
63.4% 
 
25 
 
45 
 
25 
 
44 
 
10.6 
 
5.3 
 
1 
 
21 
 
28 
 
5.4 
 
4.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
5.5% 
 
8.5% 
 
5 
 
6 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
67.0% 
 
28.2% 
 
61 
 
20 
 
6.9 
 
8.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
12 
 
7 
 
2.9 
 
4.4 
 
1.5 
 
2.2 
 
51.7% 
 
50.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
18.5% 
 
50.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -031.1 GDC# 4033 -POSS MDA/EXTSY 
 
Possession methelenedioxymethamphetamine / extasy 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 173 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
790 
 
687 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
15.2% 
 
52.7% 
 
120 
 
362 
 
118 
 
359 
 
8.0 
 
5.6 
 
2 
 
3 
 
98 
 
225 
 
4.1 
 
3.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.2% 
 
7.4% 
 
17 
 
51 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
82.7% 
 
39.9% 
 
653 
 
274 
 
5.0 
 
6.1 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
19 
 
16 
 
3.9 
 
1.8 
 
1.9 
 
1.3 
 
48.7% 
 
72.2% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
29.9% 
 
45.2% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -031a1A GDC# 4101 -TRAF COCAINE LESS 200 GM 
 
Trafficking cocaine less than 200 grams 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 174 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
352 
 
434 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
91.2% 
 
97.7% 
 
321 
 
424 
 
321 
 
420 
 
17.3 
 
15.7 
 
2 
 
2 
 
99 
 
252 
 
6.0 
 
5.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 0.2% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 8.8% 31 5.6 
 
2.1% 9 
10.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
379 
 
314 
 
10.4 
 
10.2 
 
3.9 
 
4.1 
 
37.5% 
 
40.2% 
 
2 
 
3 
 
14.5 
 
6.1 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
12.1% 
 
28.3% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -031a1B GDC# 4102 -TRAF COCAINE 201-400 GM 
 
Trafficking cocaine 201 to 400 grams 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 175 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
196 
 
157 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
90.3% 
 
89.2% 
 
177 
 
140 
 
177 
 
137 
 
22.0 
 
23.3 
 
3 
 
99 
 
99 
 
7.7 
 
9.0 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 1.9% 3 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 9.7% 19 6.2 
 
8.9% 14 6.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
103 
 
48 
 
13.9 
 
11.1 
 
5.2 
 
4.1 
 
37.4% 
 
36.9% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
6.7% 
 
25.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -031a1C GDC# 4103 -TRAF COCAINE 401+ GM 
 
Trafficking cocaine greater than 400 grams 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 176 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
126 
 
48 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
97.6% 
 
95.8% 
 
123 
 
46 
 
123 
 
44 
 
23.4 
 
15.0 
 
1 
 
1 
 
89 
 
29 
 
6.1 
 
6.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 2.4% 3 6.6 
 
4.2% 2 8.9 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
125 
 
36 
 
17.4 
 
15.4 
 
5.8 
 
5.2 
 
33.3% 
 
33.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
1.3% 
 
32.3% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -031c1 GDC# 4121 -TRAF MARIJNA 10-2000 LB 
 
Trafficking marijuana between 10 and 2000 pounds 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 177 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
288 
 
94 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
85.1% 
 
85.1% 
 
245 
 
80 
 
245 
 
80 
 
12.5 
 
7.5 
 
99 
 
53 
 
6.2 
 
6.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
14.9% 
 
14.9% 
 
43 
 
14 
 
7.1 
 
7.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
166 
 
37 
 
5.6 
 
6.5 
 
2.8 
 
3.2 
 
50.0% 
 
49.2% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
0.8% 
 
27.8% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -031e* GDC# 4146 -TRAF METHAMPH UNSPEC AMT 
 
Trafficking methamphetamine unspecified amount 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 178 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
53 
 
56 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
73.6% 
 
80.4% 
 
39 
 
45 
 
39 
 
45 
 
17.8 
 
12.5 
 
30 
 
37 
 
8.0 
 
7.0 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 1.8% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
26.4% 
 
17.9% 
 
14 
 
10 
 
6.3 
 
6.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
107 
 
65 
 
15.0 
 
10.9 
 
5.5 
 
4.2 
 
36.7% 
 
38.5% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
4.7% 
 
35.7% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -031e1 GDC# 4140 -TRAF METHAMPH 28-199 GM 
 
Trafficking methamphetamine 28-199 grams 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 179 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
212 
 
238 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
94.8% 
 
99.6% 
 
201 
 
237 
 
200 
 
235 
 
17.0 
 
16.7 
 
1 
 
2 
 
99 
 
159 
 
6.4 
 
7.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 5.2% 11 5.0 
 
0.4% 1 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
282 
 
169 
 
10.2 
 
10.4 
 
3.9 
 
4.0 
 
38.2% 
 
38.5% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
10.6% 
 
25.7% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -031e2 GDC# 4141 -TRAF METHAMPH 200-399 GM 
 
Trafficking methamphetamine 200-399 grams 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 180 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
105 
 
50 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
88.6% 
 
72.0% 
 
93 
 
36 
 
93 
 
36 
 
20.3 
 
22.5 
 
67 
 
28 
 
7.6 
 
9.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 4.0% 2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
11.4% 
 
24.0% 
 
12 
 
12 
 
9.9 
 
12.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
76 
 
20 
 
13.6 
 
9.9 
 
5.0 
 
4.0 
 
36.8% 
 
40.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
6.5% 
 
20.8% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -031e3 GDC# 4142 -TRAF METHAMPH 400+ GM 
 
Trafficking methamphetamine 400+ grams 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 181 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
59 
 
10 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
96.6% 
 
100.0% 
 
57 
 
10 
 
57 
 
10 
 
24.3 
 
34 
 
5 
 
5.7 
 
8.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 3.4% 2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
60 
 
8 
 
17.5 
 
16.1 
 
6.0 
 
5.4 
 
34.3% 
 
33.5% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
20.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -031f* GDC# 4147 -MANF METHAMPH UNSPEC AMT 
 
Manufacturing methamphetamine unspecified amount 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 182 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
317 
 
477 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
41.6% 
 
72.3% 
 
132 
 
345 
 
131 
 
342 
 
15.0 
 
12.8 
 
1 
 
3 
 
99 
 
279 
 
8.5 
 
8.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.6% 
 
3.8% 
 
2 
 
18 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
57.7% 
 
23.9% 
 
183 
 
114 
 
8.2 
 
8.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
147 
 
151 
 
7.4 
 
7.1 
 
2.6 
 
2.8 
 
35.1% 
 
39.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
14.0% 
 
40.9% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -031f1 GDC# 4143 -MANF METHAMPH 28-199 GM 
 
Manufacturing methamphetamine 28-199 grams 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 183 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
42 
 
72 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
47.6% 
 
76.4% 
 
20 
 
55 
 
20 
 
55 
 
13.4 
 
5.0 
 
17 
 
42 
 
7.7 
 
5.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 1.4% 1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
52.4% 
 
22.2% 
 
22 
 
16 
 
6.3 
 
9.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
25 
 
33 
 
7.0 
 
7.0 
 
2.8 
 
2.9 
 
40.0% 
 
41.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
25.0% 
 
36.8% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -031f2 GDC# 4144 -MANF METHAMPH 200-399 GM 
 
Manufacturing methamphetamine 200-399 grams 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 184 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
40 
 
41 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
27.5% 
 
58.5% 
 
11 
 
24 
 
10 
 
24 
 
13.6 
 
15.0 
 
1 
 
11 
 
16 
 
7.2 
 
7.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 4.9% 2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
72.5% 
 
36.6% 
 
29 
 
15 
 
7.7 
 
7.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
9 
 
7 
 
5.4 
 
6.0 
 
3.1 
 
2.8 
 
57.4% 
 
46.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
16.0% 
 
18.2% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -032.2 GDC# 4016 -POSS DRUG RELATED MATRL 
 
Possession of drug related material 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 185 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
284 
 
418 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
16.9% 
 
42.8% 
 
48 
 
179 
 
48 
 
178 
 
6.1 
 
6.8 
 
1 
 
17 
 
44 
 
2.8 
 
2.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.4% 
 
11.5% 
 
4 
 
48 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
81.7% 
 
45.7% 
 
232 
 
191 
 
2.7 
 
3.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
15 
 
39 
 
2.5 
 
3.6 
 
1.6 
 
1.6 
 
64.0% 
 
44.4% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
26.6% 
 
38.4% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -032.3 GDC# 4133 -USE COMM FACLTY VIO C SUB 
 
Using communication facility to facilitate violation of VGCSA 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 186 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
554 
 
610 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
27.3% 
 
56.4% 
 
151 
 
344 
 
147 
 
341 
 
4.4 
 
4.1 
 
4 
 
3 
 
81 
 
98 
 
1.1 
 
0.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.7% 
 
4.1% 
 
4 
 
25 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
72.0% 
 
39.5% 
 
399 
 
241 
 
3.7 
 
4.1 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
2 
 
5 
 
2.0 
 
2.5 
 
0.9 
 
1.7 
 
45.0% 
 
68.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
24.1% 
 
41.8% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -032.4 GDC# 4018 -S/D CONT SUB SCHOOL 
 
Sale/distribution of controlled substance within 1000 ft of school 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 187 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
130 
 
147 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
11.5% 
 
32.0% 
 
15 
 
47 
 
15 
 
45 
 
6.9 
 
3.3 
 
2 
 
9 
 
16 
 
4.8 
 
7.2 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.3% 
 
21.8% 
 
3 
 
32 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
86.2% 
 
46.3% 
 
112 
 
68 
 
4.8 
 
6.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
38 
 
47 
 
5.0 
 
7.1 
 
2.1 
 
3.2 
 
42.0% 
 
45.1% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
32.1% 
 
50.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -032.5 GDC# 4017 -S/D CONT SUB PUBLIC 
 
Sale/distribution of controlled substance within 1000 ft public park 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 188 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
201 
 
300 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
15.4% 
 
32.7% 
 
31 
 
98 
 
31 
 
97 
 
9.4 
 
2.9 
 
1 
 
20 
 
46 
 
4.8 
 
2.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
5.0% 
 
16.7% 
 
10 
 
50 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
79.6% 
 
50.7% 
 
160 
 
152 
 
5.1 
 
5.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
41 
 
56 
 
6.9 
 
6.5 
 
2.2 
 
2.5 
 
31.9% 
 
38.5% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
24.6% 
 
43.1% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -033 GDC# 4134 -ATT/CONSPRCY COMMT C/S/OF 
 
Attempt/conspiracy to commit controlled substance offense 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 189 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
227 
 
219 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
31.3% 
 
55.7% 
 
71 
 
122 
 
71 
 
121 
 
12.5 
 
11.4 
 
1 
 
52 
 
77 
 
6.3 
 
3.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.9% 
 
7.8% 
 
2 
 
17 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
67.8% 
 
36.5% 
 
154 
 
80 
 
5.5 
 
6.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
64 
 
63 
 
6.0 
 
5.0 
 
2.3 
 
2.3 
 
38.3% 
 
46.0% 
 
1 
 
4.2 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
14.3% 
 
39.4% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -033 GDC# 4130 -CNSPIRE TRAFFIC CNTRL SUB 
 
Conspiracy/attempt to traffic controlled substance 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 190 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
64 
 
39 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
53.1% 
 
69.2% 
 
34 
 
27 
 
34 
 
26 
 
14.7 
 
11.3 
 
1 
 
29 
 
21 
 
7.9 
 
6.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.6% 
 
2.6% 
 
1 
 
1 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
45.3% 
 
28.2% 
 
29 
 
11 
 
7.5 
 
11.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
25 
 
9 
 
6.5 
 
6.0 
 
2.9 
 
2.6 
 
44.6% 
 
43.3% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
9.7% 
 
14.3% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -042 GDC# 4135 -UNAUTH DIST CONTRLLD SUB 
 
Unauthorized distribution of controlled substance 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 191 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
155 
 
187 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
3.2% 
 
8.0% 
 
5 
 
15 
 
5 
 
15 
 
7.5 
 
4 
 
9 
 
2.5 
 
0.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.6% 
 
1.1% 
 
1 
 
2 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
96.1% 
 
90.9% 
 
149 
 
170 
 
5.1 
 
5.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 1 3.0 1.7 
56.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
20.0% 
 
45.5% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -070 GDC# 4013 -VIOL DNGROUS DRGS ACT 
 
Violation of the Dangerous Drug Act 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 192 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
3073 
 
2597 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
13.5% 
 
32.9% 
 
416 
 
854 
 
408 
 
846 
 
7.4 
 
6.2 
 
8 
 
8 
 
99 
 
724 
 
5.1 
 
4.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.3% 
 
7.6% 
 
9 
 
198 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
86.2% 
 
59.5% 
 
2648 
 
1545 
 
4.5 
 
5.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
153 
 
240 
 
3.0 
 
3.5 
 
1.8 
 
1.9 
 
60.0% 
 
54.3% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
22.5% 
 
44.3% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-13 -076 GDC# 4011 -ILLEGAL ATTM TO OBT DRUGS 
 
Illegal attempt to obtain dangerous drugs 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 193 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
884 
 
639 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
2.7% 
 
17.4% 
 
24 
 
111 
 
20 
 
109 
 
5.8 
 
6.4 
 
4 
 
2 
 
16 
 
70 
 
3.1 
 
3.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.4% 
 
6.1% 
 
12 
 
39 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
95.9% 
 
76.5% 
 
848 
 
489 
 
4.8 
 
6.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
10 
 
18 
 
2.4 
 
3.6 
 
1.6 
 
1.8 
 
66.7% 
 
50.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
20.0% 
 
48.1% 
 
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OCGA 16-14 -004 GDC# 3404 -RACKETEERING 
 
Racketeering activities 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 194 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
226 
 
146 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
38.9% 
 
49.3% 
 
88 
 
72 
 
87 
 
70 
 
14.4 
 
9.5 
 
1 
 
2 
 
79 
 
58 
 
8.2 
 
5.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 5.5% 8 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
61.1% 
 
45.2% 
 
138 
 
66 
 
7.9 
 
7.8 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
63 
 
48 
 
6.6 
 
6.1 
 
3.8 
 
4.1 
 
57.6% 
 
67.2% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
10.1% 
 
27.0% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 16-15 -004 GDC# 9914 -GANG PARTICIPATION 
 
Criminal street gang activities 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 195 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
831 
 
249 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
40.9% 
 
62.7% 
 
340 
 
156 
 
338 
 
156 
 
10.7 
 
9.4 
 
2 
 
99 
 
119 
 
4.7 
 
5.0 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
3.7% 
 
6.4% 
 
31 
 
16 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
55.4% 
 
30.9% 
 
460 
 
77 
 
7.4 
 
7.1 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
33 
 
6 
 
3.0 
 
4.4 
 
2.2 
 
2.5 
 
73.3% 
 
56.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
37.1% 
 
28.6% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 19-10 -001 GDC# 2852 -ABANDONMENT OF CHILD 
 
Abandonment of natural child under age 18 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 196 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
120 
 
64 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
10.0% 
 
31.3% 
 
12 
 
20 
 
9 
 
17 
 
4.1 
 
4.7 
 
3 
 
3 
 
4 
 
12 
 
1.3 
 
1.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 15.6% 10 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
90.0% 
 
53.1% 
 
108 
 
34 
 
3.1 
 
3.1 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
2 
 
3 
 
2.0 
 
1.0 
 
1.3 
 
0.8 
 
65.0% 
 
80.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
40.0% 
 
45.5% 
 
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OCGA 30-05 -008A1 GDC# 2812 -ABUSE,NEGLECT ELDER/DISAB 
 
Abuse, neglect, or exploit an elderly (age 65 or older) or disabled person 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 197 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
87 
 
127 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
39.1% 
 
46.5% 
 
34 
 
59 
 
32 
 
59 
 
5.0 
 
4.3 
 
2 
 
22 
 
30 
 
2.0 
 
1.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 5.5% 7 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
60.9% 
 
48.0% 
 
53 
 
61 
 
4.5 
 
6.1 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 40-05 -058 GDC# 5004 -DRVNG HABTL VIOLATOR 
 
Three or more driving code violations in any 5 year period 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 198 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
214 
 
388 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
28.5% 
 
48.5% 
 
61 
 
188 
 
61 
 
185 
 
4.5 
 
3.0 
 
3 
 
46 
 
101 
 
1.8 
 
1.5 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.9% 
 
9.0% 
 
4 
 
35 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
69.6% 
 
42.5% 
 
149 
 
165 
 
3.6 
 
4.1 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
21 
 
88 
 
2.2 
 
2.9 
 
1.2 
 
1.9 
 
54.5% 
 
65.5% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
16.2% 
 
39.4% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 40-05 -058c1 GDC# 5006 -HABIT TRAF VIOL/OTHER 
 
Habitual violator of driving code except 40-06-391 (DUI) 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 199 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
309 
 
733 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
24.9% 
 
41.2% 
 
77 
 
302 
 
77 
 
300 
 
4.5 
 
4.0 
 
2 
 
71 
 
197 
 
2.1 
 
2.0 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.6% 
 
11.3% 
 
5 
 
83 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
73.5% 
 
47.5% 
 
227 
 
348 
 
4.2 
 
4.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
23 
 
60 
 
1.5 
 
2.2 
 
1.2 
 
1.4 
 
80.0% 
 
63.6% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
16.1% 
 
44.2% 
 
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Bench Book 
 
OCGA 40-05 -058c2 GDC# 5005 -HABIT TRAF VIOL/IMPAIRED 
 
Habitual violator of code 40-06-391 (driving under influence) 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 200 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
206 
 
475 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
21.4% 
 
36.8% 
 
44 
 
175 
 
44 
 
175 
 
4.5 
 
3.8 
 
42 
 
130 
 
2.2 
 
1.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
5.3% 
 
14.3% 
 
11 
 
68 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
73.3% 
 
48.8% 
 
151 
 
232 
 
4.5 
 
4.6 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
22 
 
67 
 
2.6 
 
2.7 
 
1.5 
 
1.8 
 
57.7% 
 
66.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
23.3% 
 
36.1% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 40-06 -000* GDC# 5001 -VIOL MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS 
 
Miscellaneous violation of motor vehicle code 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 201 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
592 
 
707 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
28.7% 
 
47.0% 
 
170 
 
332 
 
169 
 
330 
 
4.6 
 
5.8 
 
1 
 
2 
 
84 
 
135 
 
2.7 
 
3.1 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
0.5% 
 
7.1% 
 
3 
 
50 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
70.8% 
 
46.0% 
 
419 
 
325 
 
3.6 
 
3.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
43 
 
50 
 
3.0 
 
3.4 
 
1.8 
 
2.2 
 
60.0% 
 
64.7% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
18.8% 
 
47.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 40-06 -270b GDC# 5007 -HIT-RUN W/INJURY/FATALITY 
 
Hit and run from an accident with injury or fatality 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 202 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
76 
 
36 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
39.5% 
 
47.2% 
 
30 
 
17 
 
29 
 
16 
 
5.3 
 
1 
 
1 
 
16 
 
5 
 
1.2 
 
1.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
3.9% 
 
8.3% 
 
3 
 
3 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
56.6% 
 
44.4% 
 
43 
 
16 
 
4.1 
 
3.7 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
12 
 
12 
 
3.1 
 
3.8 
 
2.1 
 
2.7 
 
67.7% 
 
71.1% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
11.1% 
 
25.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 40-06 -393a GDC# 1123 -VEHICULAR HOMICIDE 
 
Causing the death of another person during violation of driving code 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 203 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
410 
 
179 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
64.4% 
 
79.3% 
 
264 
 
142 
 
261 
 
142 
 
13.6 
 
15.0 
 
3 
 
99 
 
112 
 
6.0 
 
5.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.7% 
 
5.0% 
 
7 
 
9 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
33.9% 
 
15.6% 
 
139 
 
28 
 
9.0 
 
10.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
253 
 
155 
 
6.9 
 
8.1 
 
4.9 
 
6.1 
 
71.0% 
 
75.3% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
5.5% 
 
22.6% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 40-06 -394 GDC# 1318 -INJURY BY VEHICLE 
 
Causing serious injury to another person during driving code violation 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 204 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
519 
 
262 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
41.2% 
 
58.0% 
 
214 
 
152 
 
213 
 
151 
 
11.7 
 
10.8 
 
1 
 
1 
 
99 
 
120 
 
6.5 
 
6.7 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.3% 
 
6.1% 
 
7 
 
16 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
57.4% 
 
35.9% 
 
298 
 
94 
 
7.8 
 
8.5 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
126 
 
82 
 
4.4 
 
5.3 
 
2.5 
 
2.8 
 
56.8% 
 
52.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
13.4% 
 
28.6% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 40-06 -395b5 GDC# 2316 -FLEEING/ELUDING POLICE 
 
Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 205 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
733 
 
1428 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
46.9% 
 
67.2% 
 
344 
 
959 
 
338 
 
954 
 
4.5 
 
4.2 
 
6 
 
5 
 
99 
 
377 
 
1.5 
 
1.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
2.9% 
 
6.3% 
 
21 
 
90 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
50.2% 
 
26.5% 
 
368 
 
379 
 
4.2 
 
4.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
175 
 
284 
 
3.2 
 
3.4 
 
1.8 
 
2.0 
 
56.3% 
 
58.8% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
35.2% 
 
55.8% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 42-01 -001* GDC# 6200 -MISC CORRECTIONL INST OFF 
 
Miscellaneous violation of title 42 correctional institution code 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 206 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
177 
 
372 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
15.8% 
 
66.9% 
 
28 
 
249 
 
27 
 
249 
 
4.1 
 
3.4 
 
1 
 
13 
 
55 
 
2.4 
 
1.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.7% 
 
5.4% 
 
3 
 
20 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
82.5% 
 
27.7% 
 
146 
 
103 
 
4.9 
 
4.2 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
3 
 
9 
 
6.9 
 
3.0 
 
4.3 
 
2.2 
 
62.3% 
 
73.3% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
30.6% 
 
40.5% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 42-01 -012n GDC# 2026 -SEX OFFENDER FAIL REGISTR 
 
Failing to register as a convicted sex offender 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 207 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
409 
 
2914 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
49.9% 
 
59.4% 
 
204 
 
1732 
 
203 
 
1718 
 
10.5 
 
8.9 
 
1 
 
14 
 
99 
 
1494 
 
8.3 
 
8.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.0% 
 
9.7% 
 
4 
 
282 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
49.1% 
 
30.9% 
 
201 
 
900 
 
8.3 
 
8.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
125 
 
388 
 
2.1 
 
2.4 
 
1.8 
 
2.0 
 
85.7% 
 
83.3% 
 
1 
 
1 
 
1.9 
 
2 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
32.0% 
 
53.8% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 42-04 -013b GDC# 2965 -POSS WPN,DRUGS BY PRISNR 
 
Possession of weapon or drugs by prisoner 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 208 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
86 
 
352 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
30.2% 
 
68.2% 
 
26 
 
240 
 
26 
 
239 
 
3.2 
 
3.6 
 
1 
 
16 
 
61 
 
1.7 
 
1.6 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.2% 
 
5.7% 
 
1 
 
20 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
68.6% 
 
26.1% 
 
59 
 
92 
 
4.3 
 
4.4 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
35 
 
52 
 
5.3 
 
4.5 
 
2.7 
 
2.5 
 
50.9% 
 
55.6% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
35.6% 
 
50.0% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 42-04 -013d GDC# 2963 -GUARD LINE W/WEAPON/DRUGS 
 
Bringing weapon or drugs inside guard line of correctional institution 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 209 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
440 
 
499 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
11.8% 
 
44.9% 
 
52 
 
224 
 
49 
 
219 
 
4.0 
 
4.1 
 
3 
 
5 
 
37 
 
86 
 
1.6 
 
1.4 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.6% 
 
11.2% 
 
7 
 
56 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
86.6% 
 
43.9% 
 
381 
 
219 
 
4.1 
 
4.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
12 
 
15 
 
2.6 
 
2.0 
 
1.5 
 
1.2 
 
57.7% 
 
60.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
44.7% 
 
57.4% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 48-01 -001* GDC# 5171 -POSS CONTRABAND ARTICLES 
 
Possess false revenue stamps, plates, dies etc 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 210 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
84 
 
390 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
11.9% 
 
51.0% 
 
10 
 
199 
 
10 
 
197 
 
2.9 
 
2.8 
 
2 
 
7 
 
43 
 
1.1 
 
1.9 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
1.2% 
 
7.4% 
 
1 
 
29 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
86.9% 
 
41.5% 
 
73 
 
162 
 
4.3 
 
4.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1 
 
1 
 
5.0 
 
3.0 
 
0.9 
 
0.9 
 
18.0% 
 
30.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
41.2% 
 
56.1% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 50-27 -001* GDC# 2730 -LOTTERY VIOLATION 
 
Violation of the Georgia Lottery for Education Act 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 211 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
28 
 
23 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
17.9% 
 
26.1% 
 
5 
 
6 
 
5 
 
6 
 
4.1 
 
2 
 
5 
 
1.8 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 30.4% 7 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
82.1% 
 
43.5% 
 
23 
 
10 
 
4.4 
 
5.0 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 2 2.5 2.1 
84.0% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
57.1% 
 
66.7% 
 
Please send comments to info@dcor.state.ga.us with "Bench Book" as subject 
 
 Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles 
 
Bench Book 
 
OCGA 52-07 -012.2 GDC# 1124 -HOMICIDE BY VESSEL 
 
Causing the death of person while operating watervessel under influence D/A 
 
First Adult Conviction 
 
Run 25-FEB-13 Page 212 
Later Adult Conviction 
 
Total number of court cases resulting in convictions 
 
39 
 
22 
 
P R I S O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to prison Number sentenced to prison Number with determinate prison sentences Average length of determinate prison sentence, in years Number sentenced to ordinary life (with possibility of parole) Number sentenced to life without parole Number sentenced to death Number prison sentences with probation to follow (split) Average length of probation to follow, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
61.5% 
 
72.7% 
 
24 
 
16 
 
24 
 
16 
 
13.8 
 
19 
 
11 
 
5.8 
 
2.3 
 
C E N T E R S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps Number sentenced to detention, diversion, or probation boot camps 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-20012 
 
P R O B A T I O N S E N T E N C E S imposed Percent sentenced to straight probation Number sentenced to straight probation Average length of probation sentence , in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
38.5% 
 
27.3% 
 
15 
 
6 
 
9.4 
 
13.3 
 
P R I S O N S E R V I C E of direct-from-court inmates released Number inmates with determinate sentences released from prison Average determinate sentence of departing inmates, years Average stay in prison of determinate sentences, in years Percentage of determinate sentence served Number inmates with ordinary life Average stay in prison for ordinary life sentences, in years 
 
01-JAN-2008 to 31-DEC-2012 
 
1 
 
2 
 
3.9 
 
4.2 
 
1.2 
 
2.4 
 
30.8% 
 
57.1% 
 
THREE -YEAR RECONVICTION RATES 
 
Of inmates released from prison 
 
01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
Of offenders sentenced to straight probation 01-JAN-2005 to 31-DEC-2009 
 
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