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Title 17 - Criminal Procedure
Title 17 - Criminal Procedure
430 sections · Georgia
- § 17-1-1 — Filing and Service of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers
- § 17-1-2 — Maintenance of Penal Actions
- § 17-1-4 — Vacation of Judgments, Verdicts, Rules, or Orders Obtained by Perjury
- § 17-1-3 — Effect of Mistake or Misprision of Clerk or Other Ministerial Officer
- § 17-2-1 — Jurisdiction Over Crimes and Persons Charged With Commission of Crimes Generally
- § 17-2-3 — Jurisdiction and Venue As to Crimes Committed on Boundary Lines Between This State and Other States
- § 17-2-2 — Venue Generally
- § 17-3-1 — Generally
- § 17-2-4 — Defendant Arrested, Held, or Present in County Other Than that in Which Indictment or Accusation is
- § 17-3-2 — Periods Excluded
- § 17-3-2.1 — Exclusions for Certain Offenses Involving a Victim Under 16 Years of Age
- § 17-3-2.2 — Statute of Limitations
- § 17-3-3 — Other Exclusions
- § 17-4-1 — Actions Constituting an Arrest
- § 17-4-2 — Privilege From Arrest of Active Duty Military Personnel
- § 17-4-3 — Right of Forcible Entry Into Private Dwellings Pursuant to Execution of Arrest Warrant
- § 17-4-20 — Authorization of Arrests With and Without Warrants Generally; Use of Deadly Force; Adoption or Promu
- § 17-4-21 — Duty of Arresting Officer to Take Arrested Person Before Judicial Officer; Right of Arrested Person
- § 17-4-20.1 — Investigation of Family Violence; Preparation of Written Report; Review of Report by Defendant Arres
- § 17-4-22 — Authority of Peace Officers to Make Arrests Not to Be Denied Because of Race, Creed, or National Ori
- § 17-4-23 — Procedure for Arrests by Citation for Motor Vehicle Violations; Issuance of Warrants for Arrest for
- § 17-4-24 — Duty of Law Enforcement Officers to Execute Penal Warrants; Summoning of Posses
- § 17-4-25 — Power to Make Arrests in Any County; Arrested Persons Taken Before Judicial Officer; Transportation
- § 17-4-25.1 — Transport of Arrested Person to Jurisdiction in Which Offense Committed; Transport of Prisoner Outsi
- § 17-4-26 — Duty to Bring Persons Arrested Before Judicial Officer Within 72 Hours; Notice to Accused of Time an
- § 17-4-27 — Duty to Maintain Information About Persons Arrested by Law Enforcement Officers Under Their Supervis
- § 17-4-28 — Advising, Encouraging, or Procuring Dismissal or Settlement of Warrant by Arresting Officer
- § 17-4-30 — Arrest of Hearing Impaired Persons
- § 17-4-29 — Collecting or Receiving Costs or Other Charges of Prosecutor or Defendant by Arresting Officer Befor
- § 17-4-40 — Persons Who May Issue Warrants for Arrest of Offenders Against Penal Laws; Warrants Requested by Oth
- § 17-4-41 — Contents of Affidavits Made or Warrants Issued for Arrest of Penal Offenders
- § 17-4-42 — Issuance of Special Warrants for Arrest; Treatment of Special Warrants As General Arrest Warrants
- § 17-4-44 — Warrants May Be Issued in Any County; Execution of Warrants Without Backing or Endorsement of Judici
- § 17-4-43 — Requirement by Judicial Officer of Bond to Prosecute
- § 17-4-45 — Form of Affidavit for Arrest Warrant
- § 17-4-46 — Form of Warrant for Arrest
- § 17-4-47 — Issuance of Warrants by Video Conference; Testimony; Initial Bond Hearings; Oaths
- § 17-4-60 — Grounds for Arrest
- § 17-4-61 — Taking of Persons Arrested Before Judicial Officer or to Peace Officer; Duty and Liability of Peace
- § 17-4-62 — Taking of Persons Arrested Before Judicial Officer Within 48 Hours of Arrest
- § 17-5-1 — Search Pursuant to Lawful Arrest Authorized
- § 17-5-2 — Inventory of Items Seized Without Search Warrant to Be Given to Person Arrested and Judicial Officer
- § 17-5-20 — Requirements for Issuance of Search Warrant Generally
- § 17-5-21 — Grounds for Issuance of Search Warrant; Scope of Search Pursuant to Search Warrant; Issuance by Reti
- § 17-5-21.1 — Issuance of Search Warrants by Video Conference
- § 17-5-22 — Issuance of Search Warrants by Judicial Officers Generally; Maintenance of Docket Record of Warrants
- § 17-5-23 — Command of Search Warrant
- § 17-5-24 — Officers Authorized to Execute Search Warrants
- § 17-5-25 — Execution of Search Warrant Generally
- § 17-5-26 — When Search Warrant May Be Executed
- § 17-5-27 — Use of Force in Execution of Search Warrant
- § 17-5-28 — Detention and Search of Persons on Premises
- § 17-5-30 — Motion to Suppress Evidence Illegally Seized Generally
- § 17-5-29 — Written Return of Items Seized; Filing and Signing of Inventory; Delivery of Copies of Inventory
- § 17-5-31 — Quashing Warrant or Suppressing Evidence Because of Technical Irregularity Not Affecting Substantial
- § 17-5-32 — Search and Seizure of Documentary Evidence in Possession of Attorney; Exclusion of Illegally Obtaine
- § 17-5-50 — Property Unlawfully Obtained; Rights of Owner; Hearing; Admissibility of Photographs in Lieu of Orig
- § 17-5-52 — Disposition of Weapons Used in Commission of Crime or Delinquent Act Involving Possession; Civil For
- § 17-5-51 — Civil Forfeiture of Weapons Used in Commission of Crime, Possession of Which Constitutes Crime or De
- § 17-5-52.1 — Disposal of Forfeited or Abandoned Firearms; Innocent Owners; Auctions; Record Keeping; Liability of
- § 17-5-53 — Disposition of Devices With Historical or Instructional Value
- § 17-5-54 — Definitions; Disposition of Personal Property in Custody of Law Enforcement Agency
- § 17-5-56 — Maintenance of Physical Evidence Containing Biological Material
- § 17-5-55 — Designation of Custodian for Introduced Evidence; Evidence Log; Storage, Maintenance, and Disposal o
- § 17-5-70 — Definitions
- § 17-5-71 — Preservation of Evidence
- § 17-5-72 — Right to Free Forensic Medical Examination
- § 17-5-73 — Victim's Right to Refuse Request for Polygraph Examinations or Other Truth-Telling Devices
- § 17-5-100 — Investigation of Illegal Alien Status
- § 17-6-1 — Where Offenses Bailable; Procedure; Schedule of Bails; Appeal Bonds
- § 17-6-1.1 — Electronic Pretrial Release and Monitoring Program for Defendants; Requirements; Procedures; Fees
- § 17-6-2 — Acceptance of Bail in Misdemeanor Cases; Posting Driver's License As Collateral for Bail
- § 17-6-3 — Acceptance of Recognizance Bonds for Military Personnel
- § 17-6-4 — Authorization of Posting of Cash Bonds Generally; Furnishing of Receipt to Person Posting Bond; Reco
- § 17-6-5 — Acceptance of Cash Bonds for Certain Offenses; Authorization
- § 17-6-6 — Clerk of Court or Judge to Provide Cash Receipt Book; Furnishing of Copies of Receipt; Disposition o
- § 17-6-7 — Liability of Arresting Officer for Failure to Account for Cash Receipts and Bonds
- § 17-6-8 — Proceedings Upon Failure of Person Arrested to Appear; Forfeiture of Bond Not a Bar to Subsequent Pr
- § 17-6-9 — Acceptance of Cash Bonds in Lieu of Statutory Bond or Recognizance by Officers or Officials Authoriz
- § 17-6-10 — Acceptance of Cash Bonds for Violations of Ordinances or Other Offenses Against Municipalities; Issu
- § 17-6-12 — Discretion of Court to Release Person Charged With Crime on Person's Own Recognizance Only; Effect o
- § 17-6-11 — Display of Driver's License for Violation of Certain Traffic Related Laws; Suspension of License; Or
- § 17-6-13 — First Bail for Offense Permitted As Matter of Right; Subsequent Bails to Be in Discretion of Court
- § 17-6-14 — Use of Bail Bond Posted for Preliminary Hearing for Trial Appearance; Applicability to Federal Proce
- § 17-6-15 — Necessity for Commitment Where Bail Tendered and Accepted; Opportunity for Bail; Receipt of Bail Aft
- § 17-6-16 — Entry of Memorandum on Warrant After Waiver of Commitment Hearing and Tender of Bail
- § 17-6-17 — Bond or Recognizance to Be Conditioned on Appearance of Person Accused of Crime At Arraignment; Proc
- § 17-6-18 — Amendment of Bonds and Giving of New Security
- § 17-6-70 — When Forfeiture Occurs
- § 17-6-70.1 — Proceedings for Forfeiture of Bonds or Recognizances Generally
- § 17-6-71 — Execution Hearing on Failure of Principal to Appear
- § 17-6-72 — Conditions Not Warranting Forfeiture of Bond for Failure to Appear; Remission of Forfeiture
- § 17-6-73 — Address of Principal and Surety on Bond or Recognizance
- § 17-7-1 — Jailing of Prisoners Where No Jail in County or When Deemed Necessary by Sheriff; Fees and Costs; Au
- § 17-7-2 — When Sheriff Not Required to Receive Prisoner From Another County
- § 17-7-3 — List of Children in Detention Pending Trial Provided to Chief Judge and Prosecuting Attorney
- § 17-7-20 — Persons Who May Hold Courts of Inquiry; Procedure Where Offense Committed in County Which is Member
- § 17-7-21 — Holding of Court of Inquiry by Several Judicial Officers; Procedure for Deciding Questions
- § 17-7-22 — Powers of Presiding Officer in Court of a Municipal Corporation to Bind Over or Commit Criminal Offe
- § 17-7-23 — Duties of Court of Inquiry; Preclusion of Certain Courts From Trying Charges Involving Code § 16-11-
- § 17-7-24 — Time Granted Parties to Prepare Case and to Secure Counsel; Granting of Bail Where Hearing Delayed
- § 17-7-25 — Power of Court to Compel Attendance of Witnesses
- § 17-7-26 — Authority to Require Bonds to Secure Appearance of Witnesses
- § 17-7-27 — Sheriffs and Constables to Accept Bond for Appearance of Witnesses; Approval of Sureties by Sheriff
- § 17-7-28 — Hearing of Evidence by Court of Inquiry; Right of Accused to Testify; Application of Rules of Eviden
- § 17-7-29 — Commitment of Defendant for Different Offense Than Stated in Warrant
- § 17-7-30 — Form of Commitment
- § 17-7-31 — Endorsement of Names of State's Witnesses on Warrant
- § 17-7-32 — Disposition of Commitment Form, Warrant, and Other Papers; Delivery of Accused to Person in Charge o
- § 17-7-33 — Billing and Payment of Costs of Justice of the Peace and Constable
- § 17-7-34 — Effect of Informality in Commitment or Prior Proceedings
- § 17-7-50 — Right to Grand Jury Hearing Within 90 Days Where Bail Refused; Right to Have Bail Set Absent Hearing
- § 17-7-50.1 — Time for Presentment of Child's Case to a Grand Jury; Exception
- § 17-7-51 — Special Presentments Treated As Indictments; Entry Upon Minutes; Prosecutions Upon Special Presentme
- § 17-7-52 — Procedure for Indictment of Peace Officer for Crime in Performance of Duties; Notification; Rights o
- § 17-7-53 — Operation of Two Returns of
- § 17-7-53.1 — Quashing of Second Grand Jury Indictment or Presentment Bars Further Prosecution
- § 17-7-55 — Empaneling Concurrent Grand Juries
- § 17-7-54 — Form of Indictment by Grand Jury
- § 17-7-70 — Trial Upon Accusations in Felony Cases; Trial Upon Accusations of Felony and Misdemeanor Cases in Wh
- § 17-7-70.1 — Trial Upon Accusations in Certain Felony and Misdemeanor Cases; Trial Upon Plea of Guilty or Nolo Co
- § 17-7-71 — Trials of Misdemeanors; Trial of Misdemeanor Motor Vehicle Violations; Form and Contents of Accusati
- § 17-7-72 — Jurisdiction of Probate Courts to Try Certain Drug and Alcohol Offenses
- § 17-7-73 — Trial of Litter Offenses Upon Summons or Citation Without Accusation
- § 17-7-91 — Date of Arraignment; Notice; Service of Notice and Fee Therefor; Notice to Surety on Bond; Arraignme
- § 17-7-92 — Service of Notice of Filing of Indictment, Special Presentment, or Accusation Against Corporation; R
- § 17-7-94 — Recordation and Effect of Plea of
- § 17-7-95 — Plea of Nolo Contendere in Noncapital Felony Cases; Imposition of Sentence; Use of Plea in Other Pro
- § 17-7-93 — Reading of Indictment or Accusation; Answer of Accused to Charge; Recordation of
- § 17-7-96 — Prosecuting Officer to Enter Arraignment and Plea on Indictment or Accusation
- § 17-7-97 — Proceedings Upon Failure of Clerk to Record Arraignment and Plea; Effect of Proceedings
- § 17-7-170 — Demand for Speedy Trial; Service; Discharge and Acquittal for Lack of Prosecution; Expiration; Rever
- § 17-7-171 — Time for Demand for Speedy Trial in Capital Cases; Discharge and Acquittal Where No Trial Held Befor
- § 17-7-172 — Requirement of Announcement by State of Readiness for Trial Prior to Announcement by Defendant; Spee
- § 17-7-190 — Subpoena of Material Witnesses for State for Appearance Before Grand Jury; Furnishing of Prosecuting
- § 17-7-191 — Subpoena Process for Witnesses of Defendant; When Subpoenas May Be Extended to Witnesses Outside of
- § 17-7-192 — Continuance for Nonattendance of Witnesses Not Subpoenaed by Defendant
- § 17-8-1 — Cases to Be Called in Order in Which They Stand on Docket; Exceptions; Preferred Scheduling When All
- § 17-8-2 — Indictments and Special Presentments to Be Presented to Jury; Exception for Settlements Between Pros
- § 17-8-3 — Entry of Nolle Prosequi
- § 17-8-4 — Procedure for Trial of Jointly Indicted Defendants; Right of Defendants to Testify for or Against On
- § 17-8-5 — Recordation of Testimony in Felony Cases; Entering Testimony on Minutes of Court Where Guilty Verdic
- § 17-8-20 — Showing of Due Diligence Required of Applicants for Continuances Generally
- § 17-8-6 — Authority of Municipal Court to Seal Criminal Records
- § 17-8-21 — When Showing for Continuance Required of State
- § 17-8-22 — Consideration of Motion for Continuance by Court Generally; Allowance of Counter-Showing to Motion
- § 17-8-23 — Grounds for Granting of Continuances -- Absence of Party Generally
- § 17-8-25 — Grounds for Granting of Continuances -- Absence of Witness Generally
- § 17-8-24 — Grounds for Granting of Continuances -- Absence or Illness of Counsel for Party Generally
- § 17-8-26 — Grounds for Granting of Continuances -- Party or Party's Attorney in Attendance At General Assembly
- § 17-8-27 — Grounds for Granting of Continuances -- Attorney General in Attendance At General Assembly
- § 17-8-28 — Grounds for Granting of Continuances -- Witness in Attendance At General Assembly
- § 17-8-30 — Grounds for Granting of Continuances -- Party or Party's Counsel in Attendance At Meeting of Board o
- § 17-8-29 — Grounds for Granting of Continuances -- Party or Party's Counsel in Attendance At Meeting of Board o
- § 17-8-31 — Grounds for Granting of Continuances -- Party, Leading Attorney, or Material Witness in Attendance o
- § 17-8-32 — Effect of Admission by Opposing Party of Facts to Be Proved Upon Allowance of Continuance
- § 17-8-33 — Granting of Continuances Where Indictment Found or Accusation Made; Continuance Where Material Witne
- § 17-8-34 — Granting of Continuances in Cases Returned by Appellate Court for Trial
- § 17-8-35 — Effect of Continuance by Defendant Upon Trial of Codefendants
- § 17-8-36 — Entry of Date of Continuance Upon Docket of Court; Announcement of Continuance in Open Court
- § 17-8-38 — Case Not Reached At Trial Term Continued
- § 17-8-37 — Duration of Continuance
- § 17-8-50 — Courts in Which Trials of Inmates Escaping From Correctional Institutions to Take Place; Admissibili
- § 17-8-51 — Admissibility of Testimony of Inmates in Trials for Crime of Mutiny
- § 17-8-52 — Oath to Be Administered to Witnesses
- § 17-8-53 — Exclusion of Public From Courtroom When Evidence Vulgar or Obscene
- § 17-8-54 — Persons in Courtroom When Person Under Age of 16 Testifies Concerning Sexual Offense
- § 17-8-55 — Testimony of Child Less Than Seventeen Years Old Outside Physical Presence of Accused
- § 17-8-56 — Writing Out and Reading of Charge to Jury; Filing of Charge; Furnishing of Copies of Charge
- § 17-8-57 — Expression or Intimation of Opinion by Judge As to Matters Proved or Guilt of Accused
- § 17-8-58 — Objections to Jury Charges Prior to the Jury Retiring to Deliberate; Failure to Raise Objections
- § 17-8-70 — Number of Counsel Permitted to Argue Case
- § 17-8-71 — Order of Argument After Evidence Presented
- § 17-8-72 — Time Limits on Closing Argument -- Misdemeanors and Cases From Inferior Judicatories
- § 17-8-73 — Time Limits on Closing Argument -- Noncapital and Capital Felony Cases
- § 17-8-74 — Allowance of Additional Time for Closing Argument
- § 17-8-75 — Improper Statements by Counsel
- § 17-9-1 — When Direction of Verdict of Acquittal Authorized; When Motion for Directed Verdict of Acquittal All
- § 17-8-76 — Argument to or in Front of Jury As to Possibility of Clemency
- § 17-9-2 — Jury to Judge Law and Facts and Give General Verdict; Imposition of Sentence; Form and Construction
- § 17-9-3 — Recommendations for Mercy in Capital Cases Other Than Those of Homicide; Effect of No Recommendation
- § 17-9-4 — Validity of Judgment Rendered by Court Having No Jurisdiction of Person or Subject Matter
- § 17-9-21 — Receipt of Verdicts
- § 17-9-20 — Action by Juror on Private Knowledge As to Facts, Witnesses, or Parties
- § 17-9-22 — Expression of Approval or Disapproval of Verdict of Jury by Judge
- § 17-9-23 — Commending or Complimenting of Jury by Judge
- § 17-9-40 — Amendment of Verdict After Dispersion of Jury
- § 17-9-41 — Use of Affidavits of Jurors Relating to Verdict
- § 17-9-60 — Jurisdiction of Motion; Notification of Opposing Party
- § 17-9-61 — Time and Grounds for Motion Generally
- § 17-9-62 — Defects in Pleadings or Record Aided by Verdict or Amendable Not Subject to Motion
- § 17-9-63 — Motion Not Relating to Merits of Offense Charged Not to Be Granted
- § 17-10-1 — Fixing of Sentence; Suspension or Probation of Sentence; Change in Sentence; Eligibility for Parole;
- § 17-10-1.1 — Judicial Consideration of Victim Impact Statement; Form Document; Manner of Rebuttal; Effect of Nonc
- § 17-10-1.2 — Oral Victim Impact Statement; Presentation of Evidence; Cross-Examination and Rebuttal by Defendant;
- § 17-10-1.3 — Factoring Into Sentencing Determinations Citizenship Status of Convict
- § 17-10-1.4 — Split Sentence
- § 17-10-3 — Punishment for Misdemeanors Generally
- § 17-10-2 — Conduct of Presentence Hearings in Felony Cases; Effect of Reversal for Error in Presentence Hearing
- § 17-10-3.1 — Punishment for Violations of Code § 40-6-391
- § 17-10-4 — Punishment for Misdemeanors of a High and Aggravated Nature
- § 17-10-5 — Imposition of Misdemeanor Punishment for Felonies Punishable by Imprisonment for Term of Ten Years o
- § 17-10-6 — Review of Sentences of Imprisonment for Period Exceeding 12 Years by Three-Judge Panel
- § 17-10-6.1 — Punishment for Serious Violent Offenders; Authorization for Reduction in Mandatory Minimum Sentencin
- § 17-10-6.2 — Punishment for Sexual Offenders
- § 17-10-7 — Punishment of Repeat Offenders; Punishment and Eligibility for Parole of Persons Convicted of Fourth
- § 17-10-6.3 — Disposition of Cases Currently Under Review by Three-Judge Panel; Duties and Responsibilities of the
- § 17-10-8 — Requirement of Payment of Fine As Condition Precedent to Probation; Rebate or Refund of Fine Upon Re
- § 17-10-8.1 — Fee for Legal Defense Services As Condition of Probation
- § 17-10-9 — Specification by Judge Imposing Sentence of Time From Which Penal Sentence to Run; Effect of Appeal
- § 17-10-10 — Concurrent Sentences
- § 17-10-9.1 — Voluntary Surrender to County Jail or Correctional Institution; Release of Defendant
- § 17-10-11 — Granting of Credit Generally; Use in Determining Parole Eligibility; Applicability of Code §
- § 17-10-12 — Affidavit Specifying Number of Days Spent in Confinement; Disposition of Affidavit; Granting of Cred
- § 17-10-13 — Legal Adjudication of Guilt in Court Having Jurisdiction to Precede Assessment of Punishment
- § 17-10-14 — Committal of Person Under 17 Convicted of Felony
- § 17-10-15 — Aids Transmitting Crimes; Requiring Defendant to Submit to Hiv Test; Report of Results
- § 17-10-16 — Sentence to Imprisonment for Life Without Parole Authorized; Ineligibility for Parole or Leave Progr
- § 17-10-17 — Sentencing of Defendants Guilty of Crimes Involving Bias or Prejudice; Circumstances; Parole
- § 17-10-16.1 — Seeking Death Penalty Not Prerequisite to Life Without Parole Sentence
- § 17-10-18 — Notification to Seek Enhanced Penalty
- § 17-10-19 — Determination of Defendant's Guilt; Object of the Offense; Enhancement of Sentence
- § 17-10-20 — Collection of Fines and Restitution in Criminal Cases
- § 17-10-30.1 — Imprisonment for Life Without Parole; Finding of Statutory Aggravating Circumstance Required; Duties
- § 17-10-30 — Procedure for Imposition of Death Penalty Generally
- § 17-10-31 — Requirement of Jury Finding of Aggravating Circumstance and Recommendation of Death Penalty Prior to
- § 17-10-32 — Sentencing of Person Indicted for Capital Offense to Life Imprisonment or Other Punishment Upon Plea
- § 17-10-32.1 — Sentencing of Person Subject to Death Penalty or Life Without Parole Upon Plea of Guilty; Duties of
- § 17-10-33 — Imposition of Sentence of Death Upon Judgment of Death; to Whom Copies of Sentence Sent; Conveying D
- § 17-10-34 — Sentence to Specify Time Period for and Place of Execution; Appointing Time Period for Execution of
- § 17-10-35 — Review of Death Sentences by Supreme Court; Forwarding of Record and Transcript; Scope of Review; Wr
- § 17-10-35.1 — Review of Pretrial Proceedings When Death Penalty is Sought; Reports Investigating Reversible Error;
- § 17-10-35.2 — Hearing to Determine Appropriateness of Interim Appellate Review of Pretrial Rulings
- § 17-10-36 — Establishment of Unified Review Procedure by Supreme Court; Effect on Habeas Corpus
- § 17-10-37 — Appointment of Assistant to Supreme Court to Review Death Sentences; Employment of Staff to Compile
- § 17-10-38 — Death Sentences Generally
- § 17-10-39 — Procedure for Determination If Female Sentenced to Death is Pregnant; Suspension of Execution of Sen
- § 17-10-40 — Change of Time Period for Execution When Time Period Set for Execution Has Passed; Recordation on Co
- § 17-10-41 — Persons Required to Be Present At Executions
- § 17-10-42 — Preparation and Filing of Certification of Execution
- § 17-10-42.1 — Participation of Medical Professionals in Executions
- § 17-10-43 — Disposition of Body of Executed Person; Payment of Expenses of Transporting Body
- § 17-10-44 — Apparatus, Machinery, and Appliances
- § 17-10-62 — Exclusive Procedure for Challenging Mental Competency to Be Executed
- § 17-10-61 — No Execution Upon Determination of Mental Incompetency to Be Executed
- § 17-10-63 — Filing of Application; Contents
- § 17-10-64 — Service of Application
- § 17-10-65 — Answer by Respondent
- § 17-10-67 — When Application to Be Filed
- § 17-10-66 — Examination of Applicant
- § 17-10-68 — Proof; Disposition
- § 17-10-69 — Prior Adjudication As Presumption of Mental Competency
- § 17-10-70 — Appeals
- § 17-10-71 — Procedure Upon Convicted Person's Regaining Mental Competency
- § 17-11-1 — Imposition of Costs of Prosecution Upon Defendant Generally
- § 17-11-2 — Liability of Defendant for Costs of Witnesses
- § 17-11-3 — Liability of Defendant for Costs of Inquest
- § 17-11-4 — Imposition of Costs and Jail Fees Upon Prosecutor or Complainant
- § 17-11-20 — Short Title
- § 17-11-5 — Payment of Costs and Expenses When Venue Changed
- § 17-11-21 — Definitions
- § 17-11-22 — Basis for Reimbursement of Counties for Capital Felony Expenses
- § 17-11-23 — When Reimbursement Payments to Be Made; Manner of Reimbursement Where Requests Exceed Funds Appropri
- § 17-11-24 — Administration of Article Generally; Adoption of Rules and Regulations; Maintenance of Records of Ca
- § 17-12-2 — Definitions
- § 17-12-1 — Short Title; Georgia Public Defender Council; Responsibilities
- § 17-12-4 — Authority of Council; Annual Audit
- § 17-12-3 — Council Created; Membership
- § 17-12-7 — Councilmembers; Responsibilities; Voting; Removal; Quorum; Meetings; Officers; Expenses
- § 17-12-6 — Assistance of Council to Public Defenders
- § 17-12-5 — Director; Qualifications; Powers and Responsibilities
- § 17-12-8 — Approval by Council of Programs for Representation of Indigents; Public Access to Policies and Stand
- § 17-12-9 — Continuing Legal Education for Public Defenders and Staff
- § 17-12-10 — Annual Reporting
- § 17-12-10.2 — Civil Liability
- § 17-12-11 — Mental Health Advocacy Division; Duties, Responsibilities, and Management
- § 17-12-10.1 — Legislative Oversight Committee Created; Membership; Audits
- § 17-12-12 — Georgia Capital Defender Division; Duties, Responsibilities, and Management
- § 17-12-12.1 — Payment of Attorney in Event of Conflict of Interest in Capital Cases; Number of Attorneys Appointed
- § 17-12-13 — Effective Date of Article
- § 17-12-14 — Applicability of Article
- § 17-12-19.1 — Through 17-12-19.14
- § 17-12-20 — Public Defender Selection Panel for Each Circuit; Appointment of Public Defender; Removal; Vacancies
- § 17-12-23 — Cases in Which Public Defender Representation Required; Timing of Representation; Juvenile Divisions
- § 17-12-22 — Procedure for Appointment of Attorneys for Indigent Defendants in Event of Public Defender's Conflic
- § 17-12-21 — Qualifications for Public Defender Position
- § 17-12-24 — Financial Eligibility for Indigent Defense Services Representation; Operation of Public Defender's O
- § 17-12-25 — (for Effective Date, See Note) Salary of Public Defender; Private Practice Prohibited
- § 17-12-25.1 — (Effective January 1, 2016) Accountability Court Supplement
- § 17-12-26 — Budget of the Council
- § 17-12-28 — Appointment of Investigator; Role and Responsibilities; Compensation; Promotions
- § 17-12-27 — Appointment of Assistant Public Defenders; Salary; Promotions
- § 17-12-29 — Employment of Supplemental Personnel; Compensation
- § 17-12-30 — Classification of Personnel; Responsibilities; Compensation; Local Supplements
- § 17-12-32 — Contracting With the Council for Personnel Paid by Local Government
- § 17-12-31 — Employment of Additional Personnel
- § 17-12-33 — Assistant Public Defenders' Private Practice of Law or Concurrent Judicial Service Prohibited; Admis
- § 17-12-34 — Pro Rata Sharing of Expenses and Resources by Counties in Each Circuit
- § 17-12-35 — Acceptance of Other Funding
- § 17-12-37 — Effective Date of Article
- § 17-12-40 — Definitions
- § 17-12-36 — Alternative Delivery System; Annual Review of Operations by Council; Record Keeping
- § 17-12-41 — Assistance of Public Defender by Third-Year Law Student or Staff Instructor
- § 17-12-42 — Judge May Prescribe Type of Assistance Provided by Law Student or Staff Instructor; Certification by
- § 17-12-43 — Clerk of Court to Maintain Records; Limited Period of Assistance
- § 17-12-44 — Exception to Qualification Requirements for Public Defender or Assistant Public Defender
- § 17-12-50 — Definitions
- § 17-12-45 — Effective Date of Article
- § 17-12-51 — Repayment of Attorney's Fees As Condition of Probation
- § 17-12-52 — Recovery of Payment or Reimbursement by a County or Municipality
- § 17-12-80 — Verification of Indigency Required; Procedure; Timing of Notification of Eligibility
- § 17-12-120 — Through 17-12-128
- § 17-12-100 — Through 17-12-108
- § 17-13-1 — Requirements As to Applications for Requisitions for Extradition of Fugitives From Justice of This S
- § 17-13-2 — Duty of Governor to Make Requisitions
- § 17-13-3 — Expense of Returning Fugitives to Be First Authorized by County Governing Authority
- § 17-13-4 — Arrest and Delivery to Authorities of Fugitive From Foreign Country
- § 17-13-5 — Execution of Warrants for Arrest of Fugitives From Justice
- § 17-13-20 — Short Title
- § 17-13-21 — Definitions
- § 17-13-22 — Duty of Governor to Have Fugitives From Justice Arrested and Delivered to Executive Authorities of O
- § 17-13-24 — Extradition of Person Imprisoned or Awaiting Trial in Another State or Who Has Left the Demanding St
- § 17-13-23 — Form of Demand for Extradition of Person Charged With Crime in Another State
- § 17-13-25 — Extradition of Persons Not Present in Demanding State At Time of Commission of Crime
- § 17-13-26 — Investigation of Case Upon Receipt of Demand for Extradition
- § 17-13-28 — Manner and Place of Execution of Warrant
- § 17-13-27 — Issue of Governor's Warrant of Arrest; Recitals
- § 17-13-29 — Authority of Arresting Officers; Penalties for Refusal to Assist Arresting Officers
- § 17-13-30 — Rights of Accused Person; Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus; Hearing; Penalty
- § 17-13-31 — Duty of District Attorney to Answer and Defend Habeas Corpus Action
- § 17-13-32 — Confinement in Jail of Person Being Extradited to Another State When Necessary
- § 17-13-33 — Arrest of Person Charged With Crime in Another State Under Warrant Based Upon Oath or Affidavit of A
- § 17-13-34 — Arrest Without Warrant of a Person Charged With a Crime in Another State
- § 17-13-35 — Commitment of Person Accused of Crime in Another State to County Jail Pending Receipt of Demand From
- § 17-13-36 — Granting of Bail
- § 17-13-37 — Procedure Where Accused Not Arrested Within Time Specified in Warrant
- § 17-13-39 — Surrender of Persons Under Criminal Prosecution or Sentence in This State to Demanding State
- § 17-13-38 — Forfeiture of Bail Bond
- § 17-13-40 — Conduct of Inquiry As to Guilt or Innocence of Accused
- § 17-13-41 — Recall of Warrant of Arrest or Issuance of Another Warrant by Governor
- § 17-13-42 — Demand for Return of Fugitives in Other States by Governor of This State; Issuance of Warrant to Per
- § 17-13-43 — Application for Issuance of Demand
- § 17-13-44 — Payment of Expenses
- § 17-13-45 — Immunity From Service of Process of Persons Brought Into State in Civil Actions Based on Facts in Cr
- § 17-13-46 — Execution and Filing of Written Waiver of Extradition Proceedings by Accused; Delivery of Accused to
- § 17-13-47 — Effect of Article As to Right, Power, or Privilege of State to Try Demanded Person
- § 17-13-48 — Trial of Person Brought Into State for Other Criminal Prosecutions While in State
- § 17-13-49 — Uniform Interpretation and Construction
- § 17-14-1 — Declaration of Public Policy
- § 17-14-2 — Definitions
- § 17-14-3 — Requirement of Restitution by Offender As Condition of Relief Generally
- § 17-14-4 — Granting of Parole Prior to Completion of One-Third of Sentence Conditioned on Restitution
- § 17-14-5 — Restitution by Juvenile Delinquent; Retention of Jurisdiction to Enforce Order Against Juvenile Afte
- § 17-14-6 — Setoff of Prior Total or Partial Restitution Made to Victim; Reduction of Award From the Crime Victi
- § 17-14-7 — Right of Offender to Offer Restitution Plan to Ordering Authority; Consideration and Adoption of Pla
- § 17-14-8 — Apportionment of Payments for Fines and Restitution; Payment to Victims
- § 17-14-9 — Amount of Restitution
- § 17-14-10 — Factors to Be Considered by Ordering Authority in Determining Nature and Amount of Restitution
- § 17-14-11 — Effect of Restitution Order on Civil Actions Against Offender; Setoff of Restitution Payments Agains
- § 17-14-12 — Modification of Restitution Order
- § 17-14-13 — Manner of Enforcement of Restitution Order Generally; Sanctions for Failure to Comply With Order
- § 17-14-14 — Restitution Payments; Wage Assignments; Review of Compliance; Interest
- § 17-14-15 — Peonage Not Authorized by Article; Denial of Benefits Because of Poverty Prohibited
- § 17-14-16 — Transmission of Copies of Restitution Orders to the Department of Corrections or the Department of J
- § 17-14-17 — Voidable Transfers
- § 17-14-18 — Payments to and by the Crime Victims Emergency Fund
- § 17-14-19 — Effect of Article on Powers of Courts
- § 17-14-30 — Definitions
- § 17-14-31 — Contract Regarding Reenactment of Crime; Deposit of Consideration in Escrow; Claim Notification; Not
- § 17-14-32 — Penalties for Violations of Article
- § 17-15-1 — Legislative Intent
- § 17-15-2 — Definitions
- § 17-15-3 — Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board; Members; Director of Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
- § 17-15-4 — Powers of Board
- § 17-15-5 — Filing of Claims; Verification; Contents
- § 17-15-6 — Investigation; Decision by Director; Review by Board; Report to Claimant
- § 17-15-7 — Persons Eligible for Awards
- § 17-15-8 — Required Findings; Amount of Award; Rejection of Claim; Reductions; Exemption From Garnishment and E
- § 17-15-9 — Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund Created; Administration; Moneys; Payments Authorized
- § 17-15-10 — Insufficient Funds to Pay Authorized Award
- § 17-15-11 — False Claims
- § 17-15-12 — Effect of Accepting Award
- § 17-15-13 — Debt to State Created; Payment As Condition of Probation or Parole; Payment Into Fund
- § 17-15-14 — Funding to Victim Service Providers for Disseminating Information
- § 17-15-15 — Responsibility for Cost of Forensic Medical Examination
- § 17-15-16 — Funding for Costs of Forensic Interviews for Persons Less Than 18 Years of Age or Developmentally Di
- § 17-16-1 — Definitions
- § 17-16-2 — Applicability of Article
- § 17-16-3 — Copy of Indictment or Accusation and List of Witnesses Furnished
- § 17-16-5 — Alibi Witnesses
- § 17-16-4 — Disclosure Required by Prosecuting Attorney and Defendant; Inspections Allowed; Reducing Oral Report
- § 17-16-6 — Failure to Comply With Discovery Requirements
- § 17-16-7 — Statements of Witnesses
- § 17-16-8 — Lists of Names and Information Concerning Witnesses
- § 17-16-9 — Reimbursement for Costs
- § 17-16-10 — Material or Information Already Furnished; Who May Be Called As Witness
- § 17-16-20 — Applicability of Article
- § 17-16-21 — Right of the Defendant to Copy of Indictment or Accusation and List of Witnesses
- § 17-16-22 — Right of Defendant to Copy of Statement Given While in Police Custody; Failure of Prosecution to Com
- § 17-16-23 — Right of Defendant to Copies of Written Scientific Reports; Failure to Comply
- § 17-17-1 — Declaration of Policy
- § 17-17-2 — Short Title
- § 17-17-3 — Definitions
- § 17-17-4 — Designation of Family Member to Act in Place of Physically Disabled Victim
- § 17-17-5 — Notification to Victim of Accused's Arrest, Release, Judicial Proceedings, Escape, and Violations of
- § 17-17-5.1 — Victim Notification From Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
- § 17-17-6 — Notification to Victim of Accused's Pretrial Release and of Victims' Rights and the Availability of
- § 17-17-7 — Notification to Victim of Accused's Arrest and Proceedings Where Accused's Release is Considered; Vi
- § 17-17-8 — Notification by Prosecuting Attorney of Legal Procedures and of Victim's Rights in Relation Thereto;
- § 17-17-8.1 — Procedures for a Victim to Be Interviewed by an Accused or Accused's Attorney or Agent; Duties and C
- § 17-17-9 — Exclusion of Testifying Victim From Criminal Proceedings; Separate Victims' Waiting Areas
- § 17-17-9.1 — Protection of Communications Between Victim Assistance Personnel and Victims -- Privilege
- § 17-17-10 — Requirement by Court that Defense Counsel Not Disclose Victim Information to Accused
- § 17-17-11 — Right of Victim to Express Opinion on Disposition of Accused's Case
- § 17-17-12 — Notification to Victim of Accused's Motion for New Trial or Appeal, Release on Bail or Recognizance,
- § 17-17-13 — Notification to Victim of Impending Parole, Release for Period Exceeding 60 Days, or Pardon; Notice
- § 17-17-12.1 — Requests to Prevent an Accused From Sending Any Form of Written, Text, or Electronic Communication t
- § 17-17-14 — Victim Required to Provide Current Address and Phone Number to Notifying Parties
- § 17-17-15 — Failure to Provide Notice Not Rendering Responsible Person Liable or Comprising Basis for Error; Cha
- § 17-17-16 — Temporary Restraining and Protective Orders
- § 17-18-1 — Duty of Certain Officials to Offer Written Statement of Information to Victims of Rape or Forcible S
- § 17-18-2 — Information for Victims of Rape or Forcible Sodomy
- § 17-19-1 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2018) Creation; Purpose
- § 17-19-2 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2018) Membership; Terms; Chairperson; Staff Support; Funds
- § 17-19-3 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2018) Meetings; Quorum; Expense Allowances
- § 17-19-4 — (Repealed Effective June 30, 2018) Duties; Powers
- § 17-19-5 — Sunset
- § 17-20-1 — (Effective July 1, 2016) Definitions
- § 17-20-2 — (Effective July 1, 2016) Written Policies for Live Line-Ups, Photo Line-Ups, and Showups
- § 17-20-3 — (Effective July 1, 2016) Effect of Failure to Comply With Requirements of This Chapter