The county coroner shall be keeper of the jail when the sheriff is imprisoned or absent from the county leaving no deputy.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 564; Code 1868, § 628; Code 1873, § 587; Code 1882, § 587; Penal Code 1895, § 1122; Penal Code 1910, § 1151; Code 1933, § 77-105.
Cross references.
Coroners generally, T. 45, C. 16.
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