Georgia § 17-4-61 - Taking of persons arrested before judicial officer or to peace officer; duty and liability of peace officer taking custody.
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§ 17-4-61. Taking of persons arrested before judicial officer or to peace officer; duty and liability of peace officer taking custody.
A private person who makes an arrest pursuant to Code Section 17-4-60 shall, without any unnecessary delay, take the person arrested before a judicial officer, as provided in Code Section 17-4-62, or deliver the person and all effects removed from him to a peace officer of this state. A peace officer who takes custody of a person arrested by a private person shall immediately proceed in accordance with Code Section 17-4-62. A peace officer who in good faith and within the scope of his authority takes custody of a person arrested by a private person pursuant to this Code section shall not be liable at law for false arrest or false imprisonment arising out of the arrest. (Code 1933, § 27-211.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 902, § 1.) Cross references. - False imprisonment, §§ 16-5-41 , 16-5-42 . Right of action for false arrest and false imprisonment generally, § 51-7-1 et seq. Initial appearance hearing in magistrate court, Uniform Rules for the Magistrate Courts, Rule 13.
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