SB 527
Sheriffs; candidates for the office of sheriff are certified peace officers at the time of qualifying as a candidate; require
Jurisdiction
Georgia
Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Last updated at
Jun 16, 2026, 4:47 AM
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualification requirements for sheriff and exemptions, so as to require that candidates for the office of sheriff are certified peace officers at the time of qualifying as a candidate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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