Chapter 34. COURTS

§ 34-2. Collection of costs from person convicted.

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(a)

It shall be unlawful for any police officer or other officer or employee of the city to collect or receive as costs from any person convicted in the municipal court any amount of money as personal compensation.

(b)

Any person violating any provision of this section shall, upon conviction by the municipal court judge upon a proper case being made against him in said court, be suspended from office by the mayor.

(Code 1986, § 2-87)

State law reference

Compensation of law enforcement officers on commission basis prohibited, O.C.G.A. § 36-30-9.

Charter reference

Costs for service by marshals and police to be fixed by mayor and aldermen, § 46.

                    
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