§ 10-12. Malicious prosecution.

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Whenever the Municipal Court Judge, after a fair and full trial, is satisfied that any case was frivolously or maliciously prosecuted, he shall assess the prosecution with the court costs and such punitive damages as he deems appropriate.

(Ord. No. 2014-07, § I, 12-4-2014)

State law reference

Right of action for false arrest, O.C.G.A. § 51-7-1; false imprisonment, O.C.G.A. § 51-7-20; malicious prosecution, O.C.G.A. § 51-7-40.

                    
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