Rule 205-1-4-.04 - Notification by Individuals and Fire Departments of Unlawful Acts(1) A fire service member shall notify GFSTC in writing of any misdemeanor arrest, felony arrest, indictment and/or conviction, guilty plea, plea of nolo contendere, or first offender plea regardless of whether the adjudication of guilt or sentence is withheld or not entered thereon (this specifically includes pleas under Alford v. North Carolina, first-offender pleas, and pre-trial diversion agreements); within fifteen (15) calendar days of becoming aware of such felony arrest or felony arrest and/or conviction. This is regardless of any action or lack thereof by the employing and/or appointing agency as a result of such information.(2) The employing or appointing fire department shall notify GFSTC in writing of any felony arrest and/or conviction, guilty plea, plea of nolo contendere, or first offender plea regardless of whether the adjudication of guilt or sentence is withheld or not entered thereon (this specifically includes pleas under Alford v. North Carolina, first-offender pleas, and pre-trial diversion agreements); within fifteen (15) calendar days of becoming aware.(3) The employing/appointing fire department shall report in writing to GFSTC any termination/separation that result from any adverse or derogatory actions by the employee/appointee.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 205-1-4-.04
O.C.G.A. §§ 25-4-7, 25-4-8.
Original Rule entitled "Notification by Individuals and Fire Departments of Unlawful Acts" adopted. F. Nov. 19, 2015; eff. Jan. 1, 2016, as specified by the Agency.