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§ 15-9-16 — Authority of retired judge to perform marriage ceremonies

Georgia § 15-9-16
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Bluebook
O.C.G.A. § 15-9-16 (2026).

Text

A retired judge of a probate court of any county of this state shall be vested with the same authority as an active judge of this state for the purpose of performing marriage ceremonies.

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Legislative History

Amended by 2018 Ga. Laws 405,§ 1-16, eff. 7/1/2018.

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