Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

If an arrest warrant for vop is issued in a different county than which I reside, can the county I reside in execute the warrant?


Asked on 6/26/15, 6:07 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Ralph Villani VILLANI LAW FIRM

Yes; Sheriffs have arrest powers throughout GA (Sheriff from "other county" can arrest you on a valid warrant OR that Sheriff can forward information to the Sheriff of your county and his deputies can arrest you and have you transported to the "other county's jail")

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Answered on 6/26/15, 6:35 am
Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

Absolutely. See website for info on retaining the right attorney: http://www.lawrencelewispc.com/pages.php?go=pinfo&PID=38

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Answered on 6/30/15, 11:07 am


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