Plain English Breakdown
The official bill text excerpt was unreadable (binary PDF data), so facts were derived solely from the Bill Title and Summary.
Credit for Time Served When Probation Is Revoked
This law changes how courts count time spent in jail before a probation revocation hearing when deciding prison sentences.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Georgia Code Section 42-8-38 regarding arrest or graduated sanctions for people who violate their probation terms.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text provided does not explain exactly how the credit is calculated.
- The official text does not specify if this rule applies to cases that started before May 5, 2026.