Attorneys and investigators employed by the council shall meet the same qualifications as those provided by Code Section 15-18-21 for attorneys and investigators employed by district attorneys. Such attorneys and investigators shall take and subscribe to an oath similar to the oath required by district attorneys. When assisting a district attorney, solicitor-general, or the Attorney General, such attorneys and investigators shall have the same authority and power as an attorney or investigator employed by such district attorney, solicitor-general, or the Attorney General. Investigators employed by the council and authorized by the council to carry weapons or to exercise any of the powers of a peace officer of this state shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of Title 35.
History. Code 1981, § 15-18-47 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 577, § 15/SB 396.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 18 - Prosecuting Attorneys
Article 2 - Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council
§ 15-18-40. Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council Established; Purpose and Functions
§ 15-18-41. Composition of Council; Election and Term of Office; Filling of Vacancies; Removal
§ 15-18-42. Meetings; Officers; Reimbursement for Expenses
§ 15-18-43. Members Not Ineligible for Office
§ 15-18-44. Powers and Duties; Employees’ Bonds; Audits