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2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 17 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 5 - SEARCHES AND SEIZURES
ARTICLE 2 - SEARCHES WITH WARRANTS
§ 17-5-28 - Detention and search of persons on premises
O.C.G.A. 17-5-28 (2010)17-5-28. Detention and search of persons on premises
In the execution of the search warrant the officer executing the same may reasonably detain or search any person in the place at the time:
(1) To protect himself from attack; or
(2) To prevent the disposal or concealment of any instruments, articles, or things particularly described in the search warrant.
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