Judges of the probate courts shall be held accountable on their official bonds for the faithful discharge of their duties pursuant to Code Section 29-6-1 as custodians and for the proper distribution of funds coming into their hands as such custodians. It is the judge’s responsibility to increase his or her official bond if necessary.
History. Code 1981, § 29-6-8 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 6 - Judges of Probate Courts as Custodians of Certain Funds
§ 29-6-1. Judges of Probate Courts as Custodians of Certain Funds; Authority to Collect Debts
§ 29-6-2. Employment of Counsel; Payment of Counsel’s Fees
§ 29-6-3. Record-Keeping Requirements of Probate Judge
§ 29-6-4. Expenditure of Minor’s Funds
§ 29-6-5. Ordering of Conservatorship
§ 29-6-6. Requirement to Deposit Excess Funds in Fdic Insured Account
§ 29-6-7. Compensation of Judges
§ 29-6-8. Bonding Requirements
§ 29-6-9. Circumstances Under Which Custodial Property Shall Be Returned