In all cases in which a change of venue is made, the sheriff of the county from which a person in custody is to be moved shall carry the person to the county to which the change of venue was directed and deliver him to the sheriff of such county, who shall then take charge of the person as in other cases. The sheriff of the county from which the person is to be moved shall carry with him and deliver to the sheriff the warrant under which the person was arrested or the commitment.
History. Ga. L. 1868, p. 133, § 1; Code 1873, § 4688; Code 1882, § 4688; Penal Code 1895, § 1129; Penal Code 1910, § 1158; Code 1933, § 77-112.
Cross references.
Change of venue generally, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. VI, Sec. II, Para. VIII and § 17-7-150 et seq.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 42-4-1. Appointment of County and Municipal Jailers
§ 42-4-2. Oath and Bond of Jailers
§ 42-4-3. When Coroner to Act as Keeper of Jail
§ 42-4-7. Maintenance of Inmate Record by Sheriff; Earned Time Allowances
§ 42-4-9. Conditions for Receipt of Federal Prisoners
§ 42-4-10. Receipt of Additional Federal Prisoners After Initial Acceptance
§ 42-4-11. Procedure for Transfer of Person in Custody Upon Change of Venue
§ 42-4-12. Penalty for Refusal by Officer to Receive Persons Charged With or Guilty of Offense
§ 42-4-13. Possession of Drugs, Weapons, Alcohol, or Tobacco Products by Inmates