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(a) Members and commanders of the militia who are performing duty pursuant to this chapter shall not be liable, civilly or criminally, for any acts done by them in the performance of their duty.
(b) When an action or proceeding of any nature is commenced in any court by any person against any member of the militia for any act done by him in his official capacity in the discharge of any duty under this chapter or an alleged omission by him to do an act which it was his duty to perform or against any person acting under the authority or order of any such member or by virtue of any warrant issued by him pursuant to law, the defendant may require the person instituting or prosecuting the action or proceeding to give security, in such amount as shall be determined by the judge of the court in which the action is pending, for the payment of attorney fees that may be awarded to the defendant therein. In default of giving such security the action or proceeding shall be dismissed. Such a defendant in whose favor a final judgment is rendered shall recover reasonable attorney's fees from the person instituting or prosecuting the action or proceeding. The immunity provided in this Code section shall be in addition to that provided by other provisions of law and this Code section shall not be construed to limit or qualify any other immunity provided to members or commanders of the militia by any other provision of law.
(c) In addition to the protections of subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, the Governor is authorized to direct the Attorney General to defend any civil or criminal action brought against any member of the organized militia for any act done by him in the performance of his duty while in the active service of the state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 38. Military, Emergency Management, and Veterans Affairs § 38-2-270 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-38-military-emergency-management-and-veterans-affairs/ga-code-sect-38-2-270/
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