Georgia Code § 47-12-80 - Retirement From the Office of District Attorney and Appointment to the Office of District Attorney Emeritus; Term of Office As District Attorney Emeritus

(a) A person who desires to resign from the office of district attorney and accept appointment as a district attorney emeritus shall so advise the Governor in writing. The Governor shall appoint to such position any district attorney who is eligible under Code Section 47-12-60. Upon such appointment and the issuance of a commission by the Governor, the resignation shall automatically become effective.

(b) All persons appointed as district attorney emeritus shall hold such office for life.

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Last modified: October 14, 2016