The sheriffs of the several counties of this state are entitled to an arresting fee, as provided by law, in every case in which the sheriff or his lawful deputy arrests, assists in arresting, or takes custody of any person charged with a crime who has been apprehended by an officer of the Georgia State Patrol and delivered to the sheriff or his lawful deputy. If the sheriff is upon a salary, the fee shall be paid into the county treasury.
History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 571, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2785, § 29.
Cross references.
Abolition of fee system for compensation of sheriffs, § 15-16-19 .
Procedure for bringing complaint that speed limit is being enforced by county or municipality primarily for collection of revenue rather than for purposes of public safety, § 40-6-9 .
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1992, “a” was inserted preceding “crime” in the first sentence.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 13 - Prosecution of Traffic Offenses
Article 2 - Arrests, Trials, and Appeals
§ 40-13-20. “Municipal Courts” Defined
§ 40-13-22. Jurisdiction Over Offenses Under Code Section 40-2-8
§ 40-13-23. Waiver of Jury Trial; Withdrawal of Waiver
§ 40-13-24. Indictment or Accusation Not Required; Docket
§ 40-13-27. Records to Be Kept
§ 40-13-28. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Appeal to Superior Court; Bond
§ 40-13-28. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Appeal to Superior Court; Bond
§ 40-13-29. Jurisdiction Exclusive
§ 40-13-30. Authority to Make Arrests
§ 40-13-32. Restrictions on Ability of Courts to Change or Modify Traffic Law Sentences or Judgments
§ 40-13-33. Limitation on Habeas Corpus Challenge of Misdemeanor Traffic Conviction