Sheriffs must keep their offices at the same places and on the same terms as clerks of the superior court are required to do.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 329; Code 1868, § 390; Code 1873, § 354; Code 1882, § 354; Civil Code 1895, § 4377; Civil Code 1910, § 4911; Code 1933, § 24-2810.
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