§ 42-8-154 - Preliminary hearing for alleged violation of probation; exceptions to hearing requirement
O.C.G.A. 42-8-154 (2010)
42-8-154. Preliminary hearing for alleged violation of probation; exceptions to hearing requirement
(a) Whenever an options system probationer is arrested on a warrant for an alleged violation of probation, an informal preliminary hearing shall be held within a reasonable time not to exceed 15 days.
(b) A preliminary hearing shall not be required when:
(1) The probationer is not under arrest on a warrant;
(2) The probationer signed a waiver of a preliminary hearing; or
(3) The administrative hearing referred to in Code Section 42-8-155 will be held within 15 days of arrest.