2017 Georgia Code
Title 17 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 4 - Arrest of Persons
Article 3 - Warrants for Arrest
§ 17-4-45. Form of affidavit for arrest warrant

Universal Citation: GA Code § 17-4-45 (2017)

An affidavit for an arrest warrant substantially complying with the following form shall in all cases be sufficient:

Georgia, ____ County.

Personally came (name of affiant), who on oath says that, to the best of

his knowledge and belief, (name of person against whom the warrant is

sought) did, on the ____ day of ____, ____, in the county aforesaid,

commit the offense of (insert here all information describing offense as

required by Code Section 17-4-41) and this affiant makes this affidavit

that a warrant may issue for his arrest.

____

(Signature of the affiant)

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this ____ day of ____, ____.

____

Judicial officer

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