§ 35-3-9. Narcotics Agents
The director is authorized to retain on a contractual basis such persons as he or she shall deem necessary to detect and apprehend violators of the criminal statutes of this state pertaining to the possession, sale, or use of narcotics or other dangerous drugs. Those persons contracting with the director pursuant to subsection (a) of […]
§ 35-2-164. Provision and Designation of Office Space, Personnel, Supplies, and Materials; Policies and Procedures
The commissioner is authorized to provide and designate for the use of the support coordinator such space as shall be necessary to quarter the support coordinator and his or her staff. The support coordinator shall establish policies and procedures for the implementation of this article and is authorized to employ and secure the necessary staff, […]
§ 35-3-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Bureau” means the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. “Director” means the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. History. Code 1981, § 35-3-1 ; Ga. L. 2005, p. 599, § 1/SB 146. Editor’s notes. This Code section was created as part of the Code revision and was thus enacted […]
§ 35-3-2. Creation
There is created a Georgia Bureau of Investigation which shall be a separate department and agency of state government. History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 3, § 1; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, §§ 1608, 1608.1; Ga. L. 1974, p. 109, § 2.
§ 35-3-3. Divisions of Bureau
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall be composed of the Investigations Division, the Forensic Sciences Division, the Georgia Crime Information Center Division, the Legal Division, and such other divisions as may be created by the board. History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 109, § 2; Ga. L. 1980, p. 497, § 1; Ga. L. 2020, p. […]
§ 35-3-4. Powers and Duties of Bureau Generally
It shall be the duty of the bureau to: Take, receive, and forward fingerprints, photographs, descriptions, and measurements of persons in cooperation with the bureaus and departments of other states and of the United States; Exchange information relating to crime and criminals; Keep permanent files and records of such information procured or received; Provide for […]
§ 35-3-4.1. Subpoena for Production of Electronic Communication Service Records for Computer or Electronic Device Used in Furtherance of Certain Offenses Against Minors
In any investigation of a violation of Code Section 16-12-100, 16-12-100.1, or 16-12-100.2 involving the use of a computer or an electronic device in furtherance of an act related to a minor, or any investigation of a violation of Article 8 of Chapter 9 of Title 16, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for […]
§ 35-3-4.2. Subpoena Authority for Investigating Fraudulent Real Estate Transactions
In any investigation of a violation of Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 or other criminal violations involving fraudulent real estate transactions, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations shall be authorized to issue a subpoena, with the consent of the Attorney General, to compel the production of books, papers, documents, […]
§ 35-3-4.3. Subpoena Power for Investigations of Violations Involving Trafficking of Persons for Labor or Sexual Servitude
In any investigation of a violation of Code Section 16-5-46 involving trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations shall be authorized to issue a subpoena, with the consent of the Attorney General, to compel the production of books, papers, documents, or other tangible things, including […]
§ 35-3-4.4. Issuance of a Subpoena; Failure to Comply
In any investigation of a violation of Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 or other criminal violation involving the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a disabled adult, elder person, or resident, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations shall be authorized to issue a subpoena, with the consent of the Attorney […]