Answer by respondent

O.C.G.A. § 17-10-65 — under Criminal Procedure.

O.C.G.A. § 17-10-65

As soon as possible after the filing and docketing of the application under this article, the respondent shall answer the application. The court may schedule a case for a hearing prior to the filing of responsive pleadings but, in any event, shall schedule the case for a hearing as soon as possible so that the proceedings may move expeditiously. History. — Code 1981, § 17-10-65, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1003, § 2. 1259 17-10-68 17-10-66. Examination of applicant.