When the Governor or other officer issues a warrant of arrest, it is the duty of the sheriffs, their deputies, coroners, and constables to execute it when placed in their hands.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 64; Code 1868, § 60; Code 1873, § 57; Code 1882, § 57; Penal Code 1895, § 1274; Penal Code 1910, § 1356; Code 1933, § 44-305.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 13 - Criminal Extradition
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 17-13-2. Duty of Governor to Make Requisitions
§ 17-13-3. Expense of Returning Fugitives to Be First Authorized by County Governing Authority
§ 17-13-4. Arrest and Delivery to Authorities of Fugitive From Foreign Country
§ 17-13-5. Execution of Warrants for Arrest of Fugitives From Justice