Constables shall exercise the power of arrest only with a warrant or at the direction of and in the presence of a magistrate or the judge of another court.
History. Code 1981, § 15-10-103 , enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 884, § 2-1.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 10 - Magistrate Courts
Article 6 - Constables, Clerk, and Other Court Personnel
§ 15-10-100. Appointment of Constables; Compensation; Chief Constable
§ 15-10-101. Eligibility of Constables
§ 15-10-102. Powers and Duties of Constables
§ 15-10-103. Constables’ Power to Arrest
§ 15-10-104. Exemption of Constables From Peace Officer Training and Employment Laws
§ 15-10-105. Selection of Clerk; Compensation; Eligibility
§ 15-10-105.1. Powers and Duties of Clerk
§ 15-10-105.2. Monthly Contingent Expense Allowance for the Operation of the Magistrate Court
§ 15-10-106. Appointment of Other Court Personnel; Compensation