The judge hearing the return to a writ of habeas corpus may in his discretion award the costs of the proceeding against either party and may order execution to issue therefor by the clerk. (Orig. Code 1863, § 3929; Code 1868, § 3952; Code 1873, § 4028; Code 1882, § 4028; Penal Code 1895, § 1231; Penal Code 1910, § 1312; Code 1933, § 50-125.)
Costs of proceedings
O.C.G.A. § 9-14-21 — under Civil Practice.
O.C.G.A. § 9-14-21