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title: O.C.G.A. § 29-6-8. Bonding requirements.
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# O.C.G.A. § 29-6-8. Bonding requirements.

Judges of the probate courts shall be held accountable on their official bonds for the faithful discharge of their duties pursuant to Code Section 29-6-1 as custodians and for the proper distribution of funds coming into their hands as such custodians. It is the judge’s responsibility to increase his or her official bond if necessary.

## History

Code 1981, § 29-6-8, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.