Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 15-16-14. Administration of Oaths

Sheriffs and their legal deputies may administer oaths in all cases where, in discharge of the duties of the office of sheriff, it is legal for them to take bond and security or any affidavit which by law suspends the further execution of process in their hands. Such oaths, when so taken, shall be as legal and binding and subject to the same penalty as to perjury as are oaths when administered by any other officer.
History. Ga. L. 1873, p. 51, § 1; Code 1873, § 362; Code 1882, § 362; Civil Code 1895, § 4382; Civil Code 1910, § 4916; Code 1933, § 24-2819.

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 15 - Courts

Chapter 16 - Sheriffs

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 15-16-1. Qualification Requirements for Sheriff; Exemptions

§ 15-16-2. Certain Sureties Ineligible

§ 15-16-3. Basic Training Course; Compensation and Costs

§ 15-16-4. Oath of Office

§ 15-16-4.1. Actions in Violation of Oath

§ 15-16-5. Required Bond

§ 15-16-6. Examination and Approval of Bond

§ 15-16-7. Recordation and Filing of Bond

§ 15-16-8. How Vacancies Filled; Failure to Appoint; Certification Required

§ 15-16-9. Sheriff’s Office

§ 15-16-10. Duties; Penalties; Electronic Storage

§ 15-16-12. Retention of Newspapers

§ 15-16-13. Law Enforcement Contracts With Municipalities Authorized; Reimbursement to County

§ 15-16-14. Administration of Oaths

§ 15-16-15. Entries and Returns Amendable

§ 15-16-16. Entries and Returns Nunc Pro Tunc

§ 15-16-18. Purchase at Own Sale Not Permitted

§ 15-16-19. Fee System Abolished; Salary

§ 15-16-20. Minimum Annual Salary; Increase; Operating Expenses

§ 15-16-20.1. Additional Salary

§ 15-16-20.2. Monthly Contingent Expense Allowance for the Operation of the Sheriff’s Office

§ 15-16-21. Fees for Sheriff’s Services; Disposition of Fees

§ 15-16-22. Mileage Fees for Service Outside County

§ 15-16-23. Appointment of Deputy Sheriffs; Bond

§ 15-16-24. Liability for Misconduct of Jailers

§ 15-16-25. Liability for Hire Received

§ 15-16-26. Investigation of Charges Against Sheriff; Suspension; Additional Investigations; Assumption of Sheriff’s Duties; Indictment for Felony

§ 15-16-27. Deposit of Cash Bonds and Reserves of Professional Bondspersons in Interest-Bearing Accounts; Disposition of Interest

§ 15-16-28. Creation of Merit Board; Appeals From Disciplinary Actions