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title: O.C.G.A. § 40-13-31. Arresting fees.
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# O.C.G.A. § 40-13-31. Arresting fees.

The sheriffs of the several counties of this state are entitled to an arresting fee, as provided by law, in every case in which the sheriff or his lawful deputy arrests, assists in arresting, or takes custody of any person charged with a crime who has been apprehended by an officer of the Georgia State Patrol and delivered to the sheriff or his lawful deputy. If the sheriff is upon a salary, the fee shall be paid into the county treasury.

## History

Ga. L. 1943, p. 571, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2785, § 29.

## Cross References

Abolition of fee system for compensation of sheriffs, § 15-16-19. Procedure for bringing complaint that speed limit is being enforced by county or municipality primarily for collection of revenue rather than for purposes of public safety, § 40-6-9.

## Code Commission Notes

Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1992, ‘‘a’’ was inserted preceding ‘‘crime’’ in the first sentence.