Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 15-16-3. Basic Training Course; Compensation and Costs

History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 423, §§ 1, 2; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 15; Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 15; Ga. L. 1997, p. 952, § 2.
Cross references.
Certification of sheriffs under laws relating to certification of peace officers, § 35-8-2 .

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