Ga. Code § 36-8-5

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709

Section 36-8-5 - Powers of county police generally

Under the direction and control of the county governing authority, the county police shall have:

(1) The same power to make arrests and to execute and return criminal warrants and processes in the county of their election or appointment only, as sheriffs have; and

(2) All the powers of sheriffs as peace officers in the county of their election or appointment.

OCGA § 36-8-5