The duties required of the clerk and the sheriff by this article may be performed through their lawful deputies; but the clerk or the sheriff, as the case may be, shall be responsible for the acts of such deputies.
History. Ga. L. 1917, p. 108, § 83; Code 1933, § 60-415; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 44.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Recordation and Registration of Deeds and Other Instruments
§ 44-2-42. Performance of Clerk’s and Sheriff’s Duties by Deputies; Liability
§ 44-2-43. Fraud, Forgery, and Theft in Connection With Registration of Title to Land; Penalty
§ 44-2-44. Fraudulent Acts by Office of Clerk Personnel; Penalties
§ 44-2-45. Fraud or False Entries by Sheriffs and Deputies; Penalties
§ 44-2-46. Fraudulent Acts and Malpractice of Examiners; Penalty
§ 44-2-47. Reduction of Felonies Under This Article to Misdemeanors