§ 15-16-23 - Appointment of deputy sheriffs; bond
O.C.G.A. 15-16-23 (2010)
15-16-23. Appointment of deputy sheriffs; bond
Sheriffs are authorized in their discretion to appoint one or more deputies. Each deputy shall be required to execute a bond with a surety in the amount of $5,000.00 payable to the sheriff and conditioned upon the faithful accounting for all public and other funds or property coming into the deputy's custody, control, care, or possession.