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Georgia Code - Criminal Procedure - Title 17, Section 17-5-20Legal Research Home > Atlanta Lawyer > Criminal Procedure > Georgia Code - Criminal Procedure - Title 17, Section 17-5-20 (a) A search warrant may be issued only upon the application of an officer of this state or its political subdivisions charged with the duty of enforcing the criminal laws or a currently certified peace officer engaged in the course of official duty, whether said officer is employed by a law enforcement unit of: (1) The state or a political subdivision of the state; or (2) A university, college, or school. (b) A search warrant shall not be issued upon the application of a private citizen or for his aid in the enforcement of personal, civil, or property rights. Georgia Lawyers
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