Georgia Attorney General Opinions
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Can the Georgia National Guard share in proceeds of drug-related civil forfeitures alongside police, sheriffs, and the GBI?
Yes. The Georgia National Guard remained a 'law enforcement agency' eligible to share in proceeds of drug-related forfeitures, even after the 2015 Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act repeal…
Can Georgia state and local law enforcement agencies use federal forfeiture proceeds to pay officer overtime?
Yes, to the extent permitted by federal law and regulations. The Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act of 2015 repealed former O.C.G.A. § 16-13-48.1 and amended § 16-13-49 to delete the prohi…
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Attorney general opinions in Georgia are written by the Georgia Attorney General's office in response to questions from state agencies, legislators, and prosecutors. They are not binding like court decisions, but courts and agencies treat them as persuasive guidance on how state law applies. Every opinion above has a plain-English question and short answer, plus a link to the full original text.