Upon final conviction of a felony, the office of any state officer shall be vacated immediately without further action. Said vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by law for filling vacancies in such office caused by death or resignation.
History. Code 1933, § 89-505, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 689, § 1.
Cross references.
Crimes and other actions giving rise to ineligibility of person for party nomination for or election to public office, § 21-2-8 .
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