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title: O.C.G.A. § 15-9-152. Oath of office.
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# O.C.G.A. § 15-9-152. Oath of office.

(a) In addition to the oaths prescribed by Chapter 3 of Title 45, relating to official oaths, the prosecuting attorney of a probate court shall take and subscribe to the following oath: ‘‘I swear (or affirm) that I will well, faithfully, and impartially and without fear, favor, or affection discharge my duties as prosecuting attorney for the Probate Court of (here state the county) County.’’

(b) The oath shall be administered and attested by the judge of the probate court of such county as provided in Code Section 45-3-3 and filed as provided in Code Section 45-3-5.

## History

Code 1981, § 15-9-152, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 565, § 1/SB 120.