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title: O.C.G.A. § 17-13-37. Procedure where accused not arrested within time specified in warrant.
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# O.C.G.A. § 17-13-37. Procedure where accused not arrested within time specified in warrant.

If the accused is not arrested under warrant of the Governor by the expiration of the time specified in the warrant or bond, a judge or magistrate may discharge him or may recommit him for a further period not to exceed 60 days, or a judge or magistrate may again take bail for his appearance and surrender as provided for in Code Section 17-13-36, but within a period not to exceed 60 days after the date of such new bond.

## History

Ga. L. 1951, p. 726, § 17.