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2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 15 - COURTS
CHAPTER 12 - JURIES
ARTICLE 5 - TRIAL JURIES
PART 1 - IN GENERAL
§ 15-12-140 - Oath of bailiffs
O.C.G.A. 15-12-140 (2010)15-12-140. Oath of bailiffs
The following oath shall be administered to all bailiffs on duty in the superior courts:
"You shall take all juries committed to your charge during the present term to the jury room or some other private and convenient place where you shall keep them without meat or drink (water excepted), unless otherwise directed by the court. You shall make no communication with them yourself nor permit anyone to communicate with them, except by leave of the court. You shall discharge all other duties which may devolve upon you as bailiff to the best of your skill and power. So help you God."
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