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title: O.C.G.A. § 25-2-35. Payment of reasonable fees for assistance in assembling evidence and apprehending suspects.
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# O.C.G.A. § 25-2-35. Payment of reasonable fees for assistance in assembling evidence and apprehending suspects.

The Commissioner is authorized to pay sheriffs and other peace officers reasonable fees for assistance given in assembling evidence as to the causes or criminal origin of fires and in apprehending persons guilty of arson.

## History

Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 24.

## Cross References

Criminal offenses involving arson and explosives, § 16-7-60 et seq.