§ 15-13-7 - Liability of magistrates and constables to be ruled - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 15-13-7 (2010)
15-13-7. Liability of magistrates and constables to be ruled

Magistrates and constables shall be considered officers of the superior court so far as to be subject to be ruled under similar conditions as are provided in relation to any other officer of the court and shall be subject to all the penalties as are provided in case of a rule absolute against sheriffs and other officers of the court when they, or either of them, refuse or neglect to collect or to pay over any money which they may have received or collected in their official capacities.