Topic: the sheriff ... is an elected, constitutional officer; he i… · Go Syfert
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3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 12 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Board of Commissioners of Randolph County v. Wilson.

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1 Board of Commissioners of Randolph County v. Wilson Anchor
ga · 1990
green “the sheriff ... is an elected, constitutional officer; he is subject to the charge of the general assembly and is not an employee of the county commission.” 5
2 WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS v. Warren
ga · 1976
green “county has no liability in connection with the violations of the civil rights of any person by a county officer.” 4
3 Hannah v. State
ga · 1956
green “the office of sheriff carries with it ... all of its common-law duties and powers, except as modified by statute.” 3

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