Collier v. Whitworth

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

This is an action for damages for false imprisonment by a former prisoner of the state penal system against defendant Bobby K. Whit-worth, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections. Plaintiff Jerry Larry Collier was formerly incarcerated under a sentence of two years, serve six months and the balance probated. Pursuant to an order of the Fulton Superior Court, plaintiff was given credit for time served from February 2, 1991. Plaintiff was released on August 4, 1991.

While plaintiff alleges that he was held beyond the end of his prison sentence, defendant…