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title: O.C.G.A. § 17-6-53. Giving advice or directions to defendants who are principals in bonds regarding defense or disposition of cases.
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# O.C.G.A. § 17-6-53. Giving advice or directions to defendants who are principals in bonds regarding defense or disposition of cases.

Professional bondsmen, their agents, or employees shall not advise defendants who are principals in bonds signed by them or give any directions in the defense or disposition of the cases in which they sign bonds.

## History

Ga. L. 1921, p. 243, § 4; Code 1933, § 27-505.