GA 17-7-91 - GA 17-7-91

OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Purpose of section is to set a time limit in which the clerk is to give notice to the defendant and the defendant's counsel in order to make timely appearance before the court, impliedly after the defendant's indictment. 1968 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 68-13. Construction with § 17-6-8 . - In view of Ga. L. 1962, p. 530, § 2 (see O.C.G.A. § 17-6-8 ), a notice of arraignment is necessary only if the court decides to require the defendant to face trial. 1965-66 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 66-216. When notice of arraignment to be given. - Unless a true bill has been returned or an accusation preferred, it is premature to give the accused notice of an arraignment at the time of arrest. 1973 Op. Att'y Gen. No. U73-26. Sufficiency of notice. - Notice of arraignment to appear on t...