History. Orig. Code 1863, § 131; Code 1868, § 126; Code 1873, § 135; Code 1882, § 135; Civil Code 1895, § 229; Civil Code 1910, § 264; Code 1933, § 89-501; Ga. L. 1986, p. 996, § 1.
Cross references.
Vacating of offices by recall elections, T. 21, C. 4.
Law reviews.
For note, “The Case of the Vanishing Supreme Court Contest: Barrow v. Raffensperger Eliminates the Power of the People to Elect their Appellate, Superior, and State Court Judges,” see 72 Mercer L. Rev. 957 (2021).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 45 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 5 - Vacation of Office
§ 45-5-1. When Offices Deemed Vacated; Filling Vacancy; Notice; Appeal
§ 45-5-2. Office to Be Vacated Immediately Upon Final Conviction of Felony; Filling of Vacancy
§ 45-5-3. Election or Appointment of Successor to Fill Unexpired Terms
§ 45-5-3.1. Authority to Fill Vacancy Absent Quorum; Appointment by Governor to Fill Vacancy
§ 45-5-3.2. Filling of Vacancies in Office of District Attorney; Special Election
§ 45-5-4. Continuation in Office of Appointee During Succeeding Term
§ 45-5-5. To Whom Resignations to Be Made
§ 45-5-6.1. Suspension and Vacation of Office of Public Officials Convicted of Felony