§ 46-8-230. Appointment of Officers by Governor; Power of Arrest; Source of Compensation
Upon the application of the president or resident executive officer of any railroad corporation operating and doing business in this state as a common carrier, the Governor may appoint one or more persons as special officers for the protection of the property and interest of such corporation, with powers to make arrests, provided that such […]
§ 46-8-231. Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities of Officers Generally
All special officers appointed and commissioned as provided for in this article shall have throughout the state all the powers, duties, and responsibilities of sheriffs or other law enforcement officers of the state while engaged in the performance of their duties as such railroad officers, except the serving of civil processes. History. Ga. L. 1935, […]
§ 46-8-232. Qualifications of Officers; Posting of Bond; Duration of Appointment and Commission; Filing Notice of Termination by Corporation; Revocation of Appointment and Commission
Every special officer appointed and commissioned under this article shall be a resident of the United States and of good character. Every such officer shall be required to post a good and sufficient bond payable to the State of Georgia in the sum of $1,000.00, conditioned on the faithful performance of his duties. All appointments […]
§ 46-8-233. Return of Processes to County of Origin
All criminal processes served by a special officer shall be returned by him to the county from which the same originated. History. Ga. L. 1935, p. 465, § 4.