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O.C.G.A. § 24-11-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Custodian” means the person charged with the duty of maintaining public records. (2) “Duplicate” means a counterpart which accurately reproduces the original. (3) “Public record” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 24-8…
O.C.G.A. § 24-11-2 Establishment of lost records
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(a) Where any original public records have been lost, mutilated, stolen, or destroyed, the custodian may establish duplicates in accordance with the provisions of this article. When such public records are established by duplicates, they shall have all of the effect in evidence a…
O.C.G.A. § 24-11-3 Appointment of auditor; hearing; establishment of duplicates
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(a) The court shall either appoint an auditor for such petition in accordance with Chapter 7 of Title 9 or shall conduct a hearing on the petition. If an auditor is appointed, the provisions of Code Sections 9-7-1 through 9-7-16 and Code Section 9-7-21 shall apply to such proceed…
O.C.G.A. § 24-11-21 Petition to probate court to establish duplicate of lost or destroyed evidence of indebtedness
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(a) The owner, agent of the owner, or legal representative of the owner of any bond, bill, note, draft, check, or other evidence of indebtedness which has been lost or destroyed may establish a duplicate of the same in a summary manner by filing a petition with the judge of the pr…