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GA SB183
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2021
Primary Sponsor
Randy Robertson
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AI Summary
- Candidates for sheriff must be a certified peace officer (as defined in Chapter 8 of Title 35) at the time of qualifying, eliminating the previous option of being merely a registered peace officer.
- Candidates must be in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, defined as never having had certification revoked, no suspension within the preceding five years, and no active sanction as of the qualification period opening date.
- The executive director of the Georgia POST Council (or designee) must create and sign an affidavit confirming the candidate's compliance, which the candidate must co-sign and present to elections officials before the qualification period ends.
- Eliminates the prior provision allowing non-certified individuals to take office as sheriff and complete peace officer certification within six months (with possible extensions for illness, injury, or military service).
- Amends Code Section 15-16-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sheriff qualification requirements and exemptions.
Legislative Description
Office of Sheriff; qualification requirements; revise
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
4/4/2022
Committee Referrals
Public Safety and Homeland Security3/5/2021
Public Safety2/17/2021
Full Bill Text
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