O.C.G.A. § 15-21-57: Effect of article upon duty of prosecuting officers and county treasurers relating to accounting for fines and bond forfeitures.

Nothing in this article shall affect the duty of the prosecuting officer of any court or the treasurer of any county to account for fines and bond forfeitures to the parties legally entitled as provided by law (but subject to the limitations and alterations provided in this article), including paying to counties and their proper officers all parts of the fund to which the prosecuting officer, clerk of court, sheriff, or other officer would be entitled where, under the law, the funds are paid over to the county and its proper officer because the prosecuting officer, clerk of court, sheriff, or other officer is on a salary basis.