If any sheriff or other officer fails to make a proper return of all writs, executions, and other processes put into his hands or fails to pay over all moneys received on such executions on his being required to do so by the court, he shall be liable for contempt and may be fined, imprisoned, or removed from office in the manner prescribed by the Constitution and laws of this state.
History. Laws 1799, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 577; Code 1863, § 3861; Code 1868, § 3881; Code 1873, § 3957; Code 1882, § 3957; Civil Code 1895, § 4779; Civil Code 1910, § 5351; Code 1933, § 24-213.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 13 - Officers of Court Generally
Article 1 - Liability for Official Acts
§ 15-13-1. Officers of Court Liability
§ 15-13-2. Liability of Sheriffs to Damage Action or Contempt
§ 15-13-3. Demand for Money Collected; Interest From Date of Demand; Verified Copy as Evidence
§ 15-13-5. Verified Answer; Jury Trial; Disposition
§ 15-13-6. When Rule Absolute Granted Without Notice
§ 15-13-7. Liability of Magistrates and Constables to Rule Nisi
§ 15-13-8. Retired Officers Subject to Court Order
§ 15-13-9. Deputy Sheriff’s Liability; Effect on Sheriff
§ 15-13-10. Appointment of Special Officer to Execute Rule or Order Against Sheriff or Deputy
§ 15-13-11. Rule Absolute as Lien on Officer’s Property
§ 15-13-12. Date of Lien Against Officer’s Property
§ 15-13-14. Punishment for Improper Return or Failure to Pay Over Money Received