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O.C.G.A. § 15-16-1 Qualification requirements for sheriff; exemptions
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(a) Intent. The General Assembly declares it to be in the best interests of the citizens of this state that qualifications and standards for the office of sheriff be determined and set so as to improve both the capabilities and training of those persons who hold the office of she…
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-10 Duties; penalties; electronic storage
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(a) It is the duty of the sheriff: (1) To execute and return the processes and orders of the courts and of officers of competent authority, if not void, with due diligence, when delivered to him for that purpose, according to this Code; (2) To attend, by himself or his deputy, up…
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-12 Retention of newspapers
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The sheriff of each county is authorized to enter into agreements with the judge of the probate court or the clerk of the superior court of the county, or both, relative to the retention of newspapers or copies thereof. (Ga. L. 1974, p. 383, § 3.)
O.C.G.A. § 15-16-13 Law enforcement contracts with municipalities authorized; reimbursement to county
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(a) The sheriffs of the various counties of this state are authorized to contract with the governing body of any municipal corporation located within their respective counties, with the written consent of the governing authority of the county, for the purpose of providing law enf…