It is the intent of the General Assembly that depositions shall be taken in criminal proceedings only in exceptional circumstances when it is in the interests of justice that the testimony of a prospective witness be taken and preserved for use at trial. If the court finds that any party or counsel for a party is using the procedures set forth in this article for the purpose of harassment or delay, such conduct may be punished as contempt of court. History. Code 1981, § 24-13-139, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24. 532 T.24, C.13, A.7 SECURING ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES 24-13-151 ARTICLE 7 PERPETUATION OF TESTIMONY
Depositions taken only in exceptional circumstances; misuse of procedures
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-139 — under Evidence.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-139