The sheriff or other executing officer may amend his official entries and returns so as to make the entries and returns conform to the facts of the case at the time the entries or returns were made.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3426; Code 1868, § 3446; Code 1873, § 3497; Code 1882, § 3497; Civil Code 1895, § 5116; Civil Code 1910, § 5700; Code 1933, § 24-2815.
Structure Georgia Code
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
§ 15-16-4.1. Actions in Violation of Oath
§ 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
§ 15-16-10. 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
§ 15-16-28. Creation of Merit Board; Appeals From Disciplinary Actions