Georgia Statutes

§ 15-16-23 — Appointment of deputy sheriffs; bond

Georgia § 15-16-23

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O.C.G.A. § 15-16-23 (2026).

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Sheriffs are authorized in their discretion to appoint one or more deputies. Each deputy shall be required to execute a bond with a surety in the amount of $5,000.00 payable to the sheriff and conditioned upon the faithful accounting for all public and other funds or property coming into the deputy's custody, control, care, or possession.

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