Bond requirements

In addition to the bond required in Code Section 53-6-41, county guardians shall give another bond with good security, to be judged by the court, in the sum of $5,000.00. The bond shall be payable to the court for the benefit of all concerned. It shall be attested by the judge or clerk of the court and shall be conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the county guardian’s duty as such, as required by law. Actions on the bond may be brought by any person aggrieved by the misconduct of the county guardian, as provided by law for actions on the bonds of other guardians. (Code 1981, § 29-8-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 752, § 29/HB 142.) 29-8-3. Letters of guardianship or conservatorship; liability and rights of county guardian. The court shall grant to the county guardian separate letters of guardianship or conservatorship upon each appointment. The county 746 29-8-5 guardian shall be subject to all liabilities and entitled to all the rights and emoluments provided for other guardians or conservators and shall be governed by the law provided for other guardians or conservators. (Code 1981, § 29-8-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.) 29-8-4. Additional security on bond.