Georgia Code, Title 50, Chapter 2, Article 2 - Jurisdiction

• § 50-2-20 - Extent of Sovereignty and Jurisdiction Generally
  The sovereignty and jurisdiction of this state extend to all places within the limits of her boundaries except so far as she has voluntarily...
• § 50-2-21 - Jurisdiction Extends to All Persons Within State Limits; Court's Option to Decline Jurisdiction
  (a) The jurisdiction of this state and its laws extend to all persons while within its limits, whether as citizens, denizens, or temporary sojourners.(b)...
• § 50-2-22 - State Consent to Acquisition by United States of Lands for Government Purposes
  The consent of the state is given, in accordance with Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 of the Constitution of the United States, to...
• § 50-2-23 - Exclusive Jurisdiction Ceded Over Lands Acquired by United States; Exceptions
  Exclusive jurisdiction in and over any lands acquired by the United States as provided in Code Section 50-2-22 is ceded to the United States...
• § 50-2-23.1 - Cession of Concurrent Jurisdiction to United States Over Certain Lands Within State; Application to Governor; Procedure for Effecting Cession
  (a) The consent of the State of Georgia is given to the cession of concurrent jurisdiction to the United States of America over lands...
• § 50-2-23.2 - Concurrent Jurisdiction Over Lands of the National Infantry Museum; Limits to Concurrent Jurisdiction; Cession of Concurrent Jurisdiction; State Laws and Regulations Not Preempted
  (a) The consent of the State of Georgia is given to the cession of concurrent jurisdiction to the United States of America over lands...
• § 50-2-24 - Vesting of Jurisdiction; Exemption From State, County, or Municipal Charges
  The jurisdiction ceded as provided in Code Section 50-2-23 shall not vest until the United States has acquired the title to the lands by...
• § 50-2-25 - State Consent to Acquisition by United States of Lands for Forest and Wildlife Purposes; Concurrent Jurisdiction
  The consent of the state is given to the acquisition by the United States by purchase, gift, exchange, or by condemnation according to law,...
• § 50-2-26 - Reacquisition of Jurisdiction Over State Maintained Highways in Ceded Territory
  Upon the concurrence of the United States by its appropriate action, this state shall thereby reacquire civil and criminal jurisdiction over persons and citizens...
• § 50-2-27 - Retrocession of Jurisdiction Over Lands Owned by the United States
  (a) The consent of this state is given to the retrocession of jurisdiction, either partially or wholly, by the United States over land owned...
• § 50-2-28 - Capitol Square Designated; State Control and Jurisdiction Over Buildings and Grounds; Governor Authorized to Deed Part of Grounds for Traffic Movement
  (a) The following area is designated as "Capitol Square": (1) The property owned by this state and the sidewalks and streets within the area...

Last modified: October 14, 2016