History. Code 1933, §§ 21-102.1, 21-108, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 543, §§ 1, 3; Code 1981, §§ 45-16-7 , 45-16-8 ; Code 1981, § 45-16-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 843, § 3; Ga. L. 1999, p. 869, § 2.
Editor’s notes.
The 1985 amendment, effective April 3, 1985, in effect redesignated former § 45-16-7 as present subsection (a) of this Code section, without any change of language, and redesignated former § 45-16-8(a) as subsection (b) of this Code section.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 45 - Public Officers and Employees
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 45-16-1. Election, Commission, Removal; Qualifications; Affidavit of Qualification
§ 45-16-2. Appointment of Coroners Where Coroners Not Elected; Filling Vacancies
§ 45-16-4. Bond Generally; Liability for Moneys Collected or Failing to Do Duties
§ 45-16-5. Additional Bond When Acting for Sheriff
§ 45-16-6. Participation in Training Course
§ 45-16-7. Appointment of Deputy Coroners; Oath, Bond, Fees, Powers, and Qualifications
§ 45-16-8. Service of Process When Sheriff Disqualified
§ 45-16-10. Furnishing Information to Out-of-State Coroners
§ 45-16-11. Compensation of County Coroners; Increases; Calculation; Supplements; Expenses
§ 45-16-11.1. Compensation of County Coroners for Inmate Deaths in State Correctional Institutions
§ 45-16-11.2. Monthly Contingent Expense Allowance for the Operation of the Office of Coroner