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Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies
Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies
245 sections · Georgia
- § 35-1-1 — Definitions
- § 35-1-2 — Passenger Motor Vehicle for Warden of Georgia State Prison
- § 35-1-3 — Subsistence Allowance for Law Enforcement Officers
- § 35-1-4 — Requirements for Reporting Stolen Motor Vehicles and License Plates; Notice to Owner Upon Recovery;
- § 35-1-5 — Unauthorized Use of Wavelength of Radio System Adopted by Department or Georgia Bureau of Investigat
- § 35-1-6 — Appointment of Nonuniformed Investigators; Salaries; Status; Assignment; Powers
- § 35-1-7 — Liability of Law Enforcement Officers Performing Duties At the Scene of an Emergency
- § 35-1-8 — Acquisition, Collection, Classification, and Preservation of Information Assisting in Identifying De
- § 35-1-9 — Utilization of Alarm Verification Required
- § 35-1-10 — Training in Investigation of Family Violence Incidents
- § 35-1-11 — Police Volunteers for Traffic Control
- § 35-1-12 — Chief of Police or Law Enforcement Head; Exception.
- § 35-1-13 — Completion and Transmission of Reports From Victims of Identity Fraud
- § 35-1-14 — Written Policies for Emergency Pursuits
- § 35-1-15 — Fresh Pursuit by Law Enforcement Officers; Authority and Responsibilities of Officers; Applicability
- § 35-1-16 — Training Law Enforcement Officers Investigating Crimes Involving Trafficking Persons for Labor or Se
- § 35-1-18 — Prohibition on Minimum Waiting Periods for Initiating Missing Person Report
- § 35-1-17 — Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Enter Into Agreements With Federal Agencies for the Enforcement of
- § 35-1-19 — Disclosure of Arrest Booking Photographs Prohibited
- § 35-2-2 — Creation of Department of Public Safety
- § 35-2-1 — Creation of Board of Public Safety; Composition; Appointment and Terms of Office of Members
- § 35-2-3 — Commissioner of Public Safety--creation; Appointment and Removal; Powers and Duties; Rules and Regul
- § 35-2-4 — Commissioner of Public Safety -- Membership in Uniform Division; Reversion to Original Rank Upon Rem
- § 35-2-5 — Commissioner of Public Safety -- Rank in Uniform Division; Chief Officer
- § 35-2-6 — Employment of Temporary Expert Assistance
- § 35-2-7 — Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety -- Appointment; Term of Office; Rank; Membership in Uniform Div
- § 35-2-8 — Comptroller -- Appointment; Membership in Uniform Division Prohibited; Bond
- § 35-2-9 — Payment of Medical and Other Similar Expenses of Members of Georgia State Patrol Injured in Line of
- § 35-2-10 — Awards to Employees for Outstanding Service, Heroism, or Other Exemplary Acts; Maximum Amount of Awa
- § 35-2-11 — Commissioner Authorized to Provide and Equip Lecturers for Lectures and Demonstrations in Public Sch
- § 35-2-12 — Contribution to Political Campaigns by Employees of Department
- § 35-2-13 — Headquarters for Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety and Divisions
- § 35-2-30 — Creation and Designation
- § 35-2-31 — Composition
- § 35-2-32 — Jurisdiction; Primary Duty; Patrolling of Safety Rest Areas and Welcome Centers
- § 35-2-34 — Composition of Headquarters Staff
- § 35-2-33 — Additional Duties
- § 35-2-35 — Performance of Clerical Duties by Headquarters Staff; Transfer of Members of Headquarters Staff by C
- § 35-2-36 — Composition of Battalion; Rank of Battalion Personnel; Employment of Recruits or Cadets by Commissio
- § 35-2-36.1 — Auxiliary Service of the Uniform Division; Appointment of Members; Salary; Authority and Powers; Equ
- § 35-2-37 — Employment of Communications Officers to Support Battalion Generally
- § 35-2-38 — Division of State Into Districts or Divisions by Commissioner
- § 35-2-39 — Provision of Barracks and Quarters for Officers and Troopers of Uniform Division
- § 35-2-41 — Municipality and County Purchase or Conveyance of Property for Use As Division or District Headquart
- § 35-2-40 — Purchase, Lease, or Construction of Barracks and Equipment for Districts or Divisions; Acceptance of
- § 35-2-42 — Compensation of Members of Uniform Division, Communications Officers, Recruits, and Cadets; Subsiste
- § 35-2-41.1 — Donation or Conveyance of Property, Equipment, or Services to the Department; Procedure
- § 35-2-43 — Eligibility for Appointment to or Enlistment in Uniform Division; Appointment or Reappointment of Di
- § 35-2-44 — Enlistment, Examination, Preliminary Training, Subsequent Instruction, and Rules and Regulations for
- § 35-2-45 — Promotions of Personnel in Uniform Division
- § 35-2-46 — Dismissal of Officers, Troopers, and Communications Officers
- § 35-2-47 — Suspension Pending Dismissal
- § 35-2-48 — State Patrol Disciplinary Board; Composition; Appointment and Terms of Members; Conduct of Hearings
- § 35-2-49 — Provision of Uniforms and Equipment to Sworn Members of the Department of Public Safety and Radio Op
- § 35-2-49.1 — Retention of Badge and Weapon by Disabled Law Enforcement Officer
- § 35-2-50 — Purchasing of Uniforms, Supplies, and Equipment
- § 35-2-51 — Storeroom for Excess Clothing, Equipment, and Other Articles; Disposition of Old and Worn Equipment
- § 35-2-52 — Clothing Allowance for Members of Uniform Division Assigned Permanently to Personal Security or Spec
- § 35-2-54 — Purchase of Group Insurance
- § 35-2-53 — Members of Uniform Division to Receive No Costs or Emoluments; Exception for Rewards; Payment and Di
- § 35-2-56 — Use of Motor Vehicles or Other Equipment by Members of Uniform Division
- § 35-2-55 — Compensatory Time Off for Members of Uniform Division Working on State Holiday
- § 35-2-57 — Use of Retired Unmarked Pursuit Cars for Training
- § 35-2-58 — Approval by Board to Sell or Trade Surplus Motor Vehicles Towards Purchase of New Motor Vehicles
- § 35-2-70 — Establishment
- § 35-2-71 — Powers and Duties of Security Guards
- § 35-2-72 — Compensation, Uniforms, and Equipment of Security Guards
- § 35-2-73 — Security Guards for Protection of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and Their Fam
- § 35-2-74 — Governor to Prescribe Coverage by State Personnel Board
- § 35-2-75 — Adoption of Rules, Regulations, and Orders by Board
- § 35-2-80 — Short Title
- § 35-2-81 — Definitions
- § 35-2-82 — Permission Required for Use of Department Nomenclature
- § 35-2-83 — Permission Required for Use of Department Symbols
- § 35-2-84 — Procedure for Seeking Permission to Use Department Nomenclature or Symbols
- § 35-2-85 — Injunctions Against Violations
- § 35-2-86 — Civil Penalties
- § 35-2-87 — Damage Suits Against Violators
- § 35-2-88 — Criminal Penalties
- § 35-2-100 — Creation; Members Designated As Law Enforcement Officers
- § 35-2-102 — Weight Inspector Positions; Training; Powers and Responsibilities; Limits on Responsibilities
- § 35-2-101 — Jurisdiction; Duties and Powers; Use of Dogs to Detect Controlled Substances; Off-Duty Use of Depart
- § 35-2-120 — Definitions
- § 35-2-121 — Establishment of Capitol Police Division; Staffing
- § 35-2-122 — Jurisdiction; Duties; Power
- § 35-2-123 — Use of Vehicles by Off-Duty Law Enforcement Officer
- § 35-2-124 — Reimbursement to the Department for Costs
- § 35-2-140 — Transfer of Certain Personnel, Aircraft, and Other Assets From the Georgia Aviation Authority to the
- § 35-3-1 — Definitions
- § 35-3-2 — Creation
- § 35-3-3 — Divisions of Bureau
- § 35-3-4 — Powers and Duties of Bureau Generally
- § 35-3-4.2 — Subpoena Authority for Investigating Fraudulent Real Estate Transactions
- § 35-3-4.1 — Subpoena for Production of Electronic Communication Service Records for Computer or Electronic Devic
- § 35-3-4.3 — Subpoena Power for Investigations of Violations Involving Trafficking of Persons for Labor or Sexual
- § 35-3-5 — Director -- Creation; Appointment and Removal; Powers and Duties
- § 35-3-6 — Director -- Unclassified Service; Compensation
- § 35-3-8 — Powers of Agents of Bureau Generally
- § 35-3-7 — Agreements by Director and Commissioner for Provision of Services and Material
- § 35-3-8.1 — Power of Bureau to Assist Other Law Enforcement Agencies
- § 35-3-9 — Narcotics Agents
- § 35-3-9.1 — Special Cocaine Task Force
- § 35-3-9.2 — Mobile Cocaine Education Van
- § 35-3-10 — Participation by Bureau Personnel and Director in Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
- § 35-3-11 — Applicability of Merit System to Agents of Bureau; Retention of Badge and Weapon by Disabled Agent
- § 35-3-12 — Payment of Medical and Similar Expenses of Members Injured in Line of Duty; Procedure
- § 35-3-13 — Requests for Investigation of Criminal Matters and Crime Related Fires; Access to Local Services and
- § 35-3-14 — Through 35-3-16
- § 35-3-30 — Definitions
- § 35-3-31 — Establishment of Center; Staff and Equipment Generally; State Personnel Board Status of Personnel
- § 35-3-32 — Establishment of Council; Composition; Duties and Responsibilities of Council Generally
- § 35-3-33 — Powers and Duties of Center Generally
- § 35-3-34.1 — Circumstances When Exonerated First Offender's Criminal Record May Be Disclosed
- § 35-3-34 — Disclosure and Dissemination of Criminal Records to Private Persons and Businesses; Resulting Respon
- § 35-3-34.2 — Exchange of National Criminal History Background Checks on Providers of Care to Children, the Elderl
- § 35-3-35 — Disclosure and Dissemination of Records to Public Agencies and Political Subdivisions; Responsibilit
- § 35-3-36 — Duties of State Criminal Justice Agencies As to Submission of Fingerprints, Photographs, and Other I
- § 35-3-38 — Unauthorized Requests or Disclosures of Criminal History Record Information; Disclosure of Technique
- § 35-3-37 — Review of Individual's Criminal History Record Information; Definitions; Privacy Considerations; Wri
- § 35-3-39 — Effect of Neglect or Refusal of Official to Act As Required by Article
- § 35-3-39.1 — National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact; Ratification; Criminal History Records Repository
- § 35-3-40 — Construction of Article
- § 35-3-60 — Short Title
- § 35-3-61 — Legislative Findings; Purpose; Liberal Construction
- § 35-3-63 — Creation of Task Force; Purposes
- § 35-3-64 — Confidentiality of Investigative Reports and Identity of Agents
- § 35-3-65 — Authority to Work With Other Law Enforcement Agencies
- § 35-3-80 — Definitions
- § 35-3-81 — Establishment, Development, Maintenance, and Operation of Center; Staff
- § 35-3-83 — Missing Child Reports
- § 35-3-82 — Powers and Duties
- § 35-3-84 — Sending Information to Center
- § 35-3-100 — Short Title
- § 35-3-85 — Registration of Related Organizations
- § 35-3-101 — Definitions
- § 35-3-102 — Permission Required for Use of Bureau Nomenclature
- § 35-3-103 — Permission Required for Use of Bureau Symbols
- § 35-3-104 — Procedures for Seeking Permission to Use Bureau Nomenclature or Symbols
- § 35-3-105 — Injunction Against Violations
- § 35-3-106 — Civil Penalties
- § 35-3-107 — Damage Suits Against Violators
- § 35-3-108 — Criminal Penalties
- § 35-3-150 — Definitions
- § 35-3-151 — Responsibilities
- § 35-3-152 — Appointment, Powers, and Responsibilities of Division Director
- § 35-3-153 — Chief Medical Examiner Office Created; Appointment; Responsibilities
- § 35-3-154 — Division Requirements
- § 35-3-154.1 — Admission of Reports From State Crime Laboratory
- § 35-3-155 — Application of Administrative Procedure Act
- § 35-3-161 — Time and Procedure for Withdrawal of Blood Samples
- § 35-3-160 — Dna Analysis Upon Conviction of Certain Sex Offenses
- § 35-3-162 — Procedure for Analysis and Storage of Blood Sample; Use of Remainder of Sample Not Subjected to Anal
- § 35-3-163 — Dissemination of Information in Data Bank to Law Enforcement Officials; Comparison of Profile; Reque
- § 35-3-164 — Unlawful Dissemination or Use of Information; Obtaining Sample Without Authority
- § 35-3-165 — Expungement of Profile in Data Bank Upon Reversal and Dismissal of Conviction
- § 35-3-171 — Definitions
- § 35-3-170 — Short Title
- § 35-3-172 — Development and Implementation of State-Wide Alert System for Disabled Adults and Medically Endanger
- § 35-3-173 — Director to Be State-Wide Coordinator for Alert System
- § 35-3-174 — Time for Reporting Elopement of Disabled Person From Personal Care Home and Assisted Living Communit
- § 35-3-175 — Recruitment of Media, Private and Governmental Entities, and Others for Assistance in Developing and
- § 35-3-176 — Criteria for Activating Alert System
- § 35-3-177 — Verification that Criteria for Activation Have Been Met
- § 35-3-178 — Obligations of Agencies Participating in Alert System; Participation of Georgia Lottery Corporation
- § 35-3-179 — Termination of Alert System With Respect to Particular Disabled Adult or Medically Endangered Person
- § 35-3-190 — State-Wide Alert System for Unapprehended Murder or Rape Suspects Determined to Be Serious Public Th
- § 35-3-180 — Immunity From Civil Damages for Dissemination of Alert Information
- § 35-4-1 — Short Title
- § 35-3-191 — State-Wide Alert System for Suspects of Crimes Involving Death or Serious Injury of Peace Officer; A
- § 35-4-2 — Definitions
- § 35-4-3 — Academy Assigned to Department for Administrative Purposes
- § 35-4-4 — Powers and Duties of Board As to Establishment, Operation, and Maintenance of Academy Generally
- § 35-4-5 — Acceptance of Gifts, Grants, Donations, Property, and Services by Board
- § 35-4-6 — Selection, Powers, and Duties of Superintendent of Academy
- § 35-4-7 — Academy Training Programs Available to Police and Other Persons; Fees and Enrollment At Academy; Sta
- § 35-4-8 — Training Program for Coroners and Deputy Coroners
- § 35-4-9 — Attendance Not Required; Academy Training Programs Not to Supersede Other Programs
- § 35-5-1 — Short Title
- § 35-5-2 — Board Authorized to Establish, Operate, and Maintain Center; Powers of Board As to Selection and Com
- § 35-5-3 — Assignment to Department of Public Safety for Administrative Purposes; Authorization to Solicit and
- § 35-5-4 — Powers and Duties of Administrator
- § 35-5-6 — Effect of Chapter on Powers of Board of Corrections, State Board of Pardons and Paroles, and Technic
- § 35-5-5 — Center Available for Use by Certain Personnel; Fees; Enrollment; Authorization for Expenditure of Fu
- § 35-5-7 — Security Police Force
- § 35-6-1 — Creation and Responsibility
- § 35-6-2 — Membership of Commission; Terms of Members; Procedure
- § 35-6-3 — Powers and Duties of Commission; Ombudsman Program
- § 35-6-4 — Responsibility of State Auditor; Inspection of Documentation
- § 35-7-1 — Through 35-7-5.
- § 35-8-1 — Short Title
- § 35-8-2 — Definitions
- § 35-8-3 — Establishment of Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; Membership; Organization; Adm
- § 35-8-4 — Officers of Council; Quorum; Minutes of Meetings and Records; Reports to Governor and General Assemb
- § 35-8-6 — Appointment of Executive Director of Council; Contracts for Services; Personnel; Investigators; Subp
- § 35-8-5 — Compensation of Members of Council
- § 35-8-7 — Powers and Duties of Council Generally
- § 35-8-7.2 — Administrative Procedure; Hearings; Review
- § 35-8-7.1 — Authority of Council to Refuse Certificate to Applicant or to Discipline Council Certified Officer o
- § 35-8-9 — Completion of Basic Training Course Required; Acceptance of Other Instruction; Effect of Failure to
- § 35-8-8 — Requirements for Appointment or Certification of Persons As Peace Officers and Preemployment Attenda
- § 35-8-10 — Applicability and Effect of Certification Requirements Generally; Requirements As to Exempt Persons
- § 35-8-11 — Basic Course to Be Completed At Schools Certified by Council
- § 35-8-12 — Certification to Use Speed Detection Devices; Withdrawal or Suspension of Certificate
- § 35-8-13 — Training and Certification of Police Chaplains
- § 35-8-13.1 — Training and Certification of Municipal Probation Officers
- § 35-8-14 — Board of Corrections and State Board of Pardons and Paroles to Establish Training Program for Employ
- § 35-8-15 — Preparation and Maintenance of Employment Records by Law Enforcement Units and Council; Release of R
- § 35-8-16 — Effect of Standards and Training Requirements Provided in Chapter; Adoption of Additional Requiremen
- § 35-8-17 — Effect of Peace Officer's Failure to Comply With Chapter Generally; Civil Actions Against Noncomplyi
- § 35-8-18 — Applicability of Chapter to Emergency Peace Officers
- § 35-8-20 — Training Requirements for Police Chiefs, Department Heads, and Wardens; Effect of Failure to Fulfill
- § 35-8-19 — Appointment of Citizen of Adjoining State As Peace Officer
- § 35-8-20.1 — Training for Police Chiefs and Department Heads Appointed After June 30, 1999; Waivers
- § 35-8-22 — Reimbursement of Training Expenses by Subsequent Employer of Peace Officer; Collection Procedure; Re
- § 35-8-21 — Training Requirements for Peace Officers; Waiver; Exemption for Retired Peace Officers; Confirmation
- § 35-8-23 — Basic Training Course for Communications Officers; Certification Requirements; Duties of Council; Ru
- § 35-8-24 — Training Requirements for Jail Officers and Juvenile Correctional Officers
- § 35-8-25 — Training and Certification of Bomb Technicians, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, and Animal
- § 35-9-1 — Definitions
- § 35-8-26 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Taser and Electronic Control Weapons; Requirements for Use; Establis
- § 35-9-2 — Appointment of Special Policemen Upon Application of Governor or Subdivision of Another State
- § 35-9-3 — Form and Content of Application for Appointment
- § 35-9-4 — Qualifications for Appointment
- § 35-9-5 — Issuance of Certificate of Appointment; Effect of Certificate
- § 35-9-6 — Oath of Office
- § 35-9-7 — Compensation
- § 35-9-8 — Status As Employee of State
- § 35-9-9 — Powers and Duties Generally; Wearing of Special Badge; Reporting of Change of Address
- § 35-9-10 — Special Policemen Subject to Rules and Regulations of Appointing Authority
- § 35-9-11 — Termination and Revocation of Appointment
- § 35-9-12 — Immunity of State From Liability for Acts or Omissions
- § 35-9-13 — Governor Authorized to Apply to Other States for Appointment of Special Policemen; Liability for Com
- § 35-9-14 — Exercise of Powers by Person Knowing of Revocation of Appointment; Effect of Filing and Mailing of N
- § 35-9-15 — Appointment of Law Enforcement Officer of United States or Any State As Officer of This State
- § 35-10-1 — Short Title
- § 35-10-2 — Declaration of Public Purpose
- § 35-10-3 — Definitions
- § 35-10-4 — Prohibition Against Use of Nomenclature Pertaining to Particular Police Department in Connection Wit
- § 35-10-5 — Prohibition Against Use of Symbols Pertaining to Particular Police Department in Connection With Sol
- § 35-10-6 — Procedure for Obtaining Permission to Use Nomenclature or Symbols; Discretion of Local Governing Bod
- § 35-10-7 — Injunctions Against Violations
- § 35-10-8 — Criminal Penalties
- § 35-10-9 — Actions for Civil Damages
- § 35-10-10 — Criminal Penalties
- § 35-10-11 — Name Required on Vehicles Used to Enforce Traffic Laws