Georgia § 38-2-272 - Exemption from arrest on civil process; uniform and equipment exempt from levy and sale.
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§ 38-2-272. Exemption from arrest on civil process; uniform and equipment exempt from levy and sale.
No person belonging to the organized militia of the state shall be arrested on any civil process while going to, remaining at, or returning from any place at which he may be required to attend for military duty. No part of the uniform or equipment of any officer or enlisted man of the organized militia shall be subject to levy and sale for debts. (Ga. L. 1916, p. 158, § 3; Code 1933, § 86-702; Ga. L. 1951, p. 311, § 24; Ga. L. 1955, p. 10, § 80.) Cross references. - Provisions regarding privilege from arrest of active duty military personnel, § 17-4-2 .
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Section 38-2-272 ("Exemption from arrest on civil process; uniform and equipment exempt from levy and sale.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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