Judges of the probate courts shall be held accountable on their official bonds for the faithful discharge of their duties pursuant to Code Section 29-6-1 as custodians and for the proper distribution of funds coming into their hands as such custodians. It is the judge's responsibility to increase his or her official bond if necessary.
(Code 1981, §29-6-8, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)