GDC Policies & Procedures
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Searchable directory of 561 Georgia Department of Corrections standard operating procedures, 195 Board of Corrections rules, and 676 attachments.
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| # | Title | Division | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOP 104.39.04 | Leave Without Pay | Administration & Finance (Human Resources) | Nov 29, 2023 |
| SOP 104.39.05 | Military Leave | Administration & Finance Division (Human Resources) | May 31, 2018 |
| SOP 104.39.06 | Sick Leave | Administrative & Finance Division (Human Resources) | Apr 9, 2020 |
| SOP 104.39.07 | Leave for a Religious Holiday | Administration & Finance (Human Resources) | Aug 2, 2022 |
| SOP 104.39.09 | Administrative Leave | Administration & Finance (Human Resources) | Aug 28, 2018 |
| SOP 104.39.11 | Personal Leave | Administration & Finance Division (Human Resources) | Apr 9, 2020 |
| SOP 104.39.12 | Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) | Administrative & Finance | Jan 16, 2018 |
| SOP 104.39.13 | Leave Donation Program | Administrative & Finance Division (Human Resources) | Dec 9, 2019 |
| SOP 104.39.14 | Education Support Leave | Administrative & Finance Division (Human Resources) | Jul 30, 2019 |
| SOP 104.40 | Sales Agents and Third Party Contacts | Administration & Finance | Jan 10, 2019 |
| SOP 104.41 | Taxable Income From the Use of an Official Vehicle | Administrative & Finance | Mar 15, 2009 |
| SOP 104.42 | Benefits for Public Safety Officers | Administrative & Finance Division (Human Resources) | Jul 1, 2020 |
| SOP 104.43 | Employee Complaint Resolution Procedure | Administrative & Finance Division (Human Resources) | May 31, 2018 |
| SOP 104.44 | Written Reprimand Review Process (Classified Employees) | Administration & Finance Division (Human Resources) | Jan 23, 2020 |
| SOP 104.46 | Unlawful Harassment (Includes Sexual Harassment) | Administration and Finance Division (Human Resources) | Jun 30, 2017 |
| SOP 104.47 | Employee Standards of Conduct | Administrative & Finance (Human Resources) | Jan 17, 2024 |
| SOP 104.48 | Appearance and Dress | Administrative & Finance | Oct 5, 2016 |
| SOP 104.50 | Other Employment | Administrative & Finance (Human Resources) | Jan 22, 2019 |
| SOP 104.51 | Employment of Relatives | Administrative & Finance (Human Resources) | Jan 22, 2019 |
| SOP 104.52 | Criminal History Record Information | Administration & Finance (Human Resources) | May 27, 2020 |
| SOP 104.54 | Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Identification Cards | Administrative & Finance | Jul 1, 2003 |
| SOP 104.55 | Issuance of Police Powers Identification Cards | Administration & Finance (Human Resources) | Jul 24, 2024 |
| SOP 104.56 | Student Internships | Administrative & Finance (HR Division) | Sep 11, 2018 |
| SOP 104.57 | Repayment for Failure to Return State Issued Property | Administration & Finance Division (Human Resources) | Jul 30, 2019 |
| SOP 104.58 | Alcohol/Drug Testing Program – Non Safety Sensitive Positions | Administration and Finance (Human Resources) | Aug 19, 2020 |
| SOP 104.59 | Alcohol and Drug Testing Program - Safety Sensitive Positions | Administrative & Finance | Oct 30, 2017 |
| SOP 104.61 | Performance Management | Administration & Finance (Human Resources) | Apr 20, 2021 |
| SOP 104.62 | Unemployment Compensation | Administrative & Finance Division (Human Resources) | Jul 10, 2018 |
| SOP 104.63 | Privacy of Personnel Records | Administrative & Finance (Human Resources) | May 7, 2020 |
| SOP 104.64 | Adverse Actions (Classified Employees) | Administrative & Finance (Human Resources) | Oct 4, 2017 |
| SOP 104.65 | Adverse Actions (Unclassified Employees) | Administrative & Finance (Human Resources) | May 1, 2020 |
| SOP 104.66 | Teleworking | Administrative & Finance (Human Resources) | Apr 29, 2021 |
| SOP 104.67 | Official Work Hours and Alternative Work Schedules | Administration and Finance (Human Resources) | Oct 4, 2017 |
| SOP 104.68 | Employees' Suggestion Program | Administration & Finance Division (Human Resources) | Mar 31, 2021 |
| SOP 104.71.10 | Salary Increase Criteria for Completion of State Financial Management Certificate Program | Administrative & Finance | Aug 2, 2022 |
| SOP 104.71.19 | Conditional Pay Supplement for Employees Temporarily Assigned Additional or Replacement Duties | Administration & Finance (Human Resources) | Jul 30, 2019 |
| SOP 104.71.22 | Salary Increase Criteria for Attainment of Certain Professional Counseling Certificates | Administrative & Finance (Human Resources) | Apr 9, 2020 |
| SOP 104.73 | Medical Requirements for Employment | Administration & Finance | Dec 26, 2019 |
| SOP 104.75 | Research Guidelines | Administrative & Finance (Human Resources) | Oct 25, 2017 |
| SOP 104.76 | Equal Employment Opportunity | Administration & Finance | Jun 10, 2021 |
| SOP 104.77 | Professional Associations and Activities | Administrative & Finance | Oct 25, 2017 |
| SOP 104.79 | Employee Wellness Program | Administration and Finance Division (Human Resources) | May 27, 2020 |
| SOP 105.01 | Technology Policies and Procedures | Executive | Dec 31, 2001 |
| SOP 105.02 | Information Security | Executive Division (Office of Information Technology) | Jan 11, 2021 |
| SOP 105.04 | Telecommunications Policy Statement | Executive | Nov 1, 2004 |
| SOP 105.06 | Replacement Phone Sets | Executive | Nov 1, 2004 |
| SOP 105.08 | Fax Machines and Lines | Executive | Nov 1, 2004 |
| SOP 105.09 | Wireless Devices | Executive | Oct 1, 2014 |
| SOP 105.10 | Long Distance Calling | Executive | Nov 1, 2004 |
| SOP 105.11 | Inappropriate/Prohibited Use of the Internet | Executive Division - Office of Information Technology | Jan 1, 2015 |