Title 24

The judge presiding at the trial shall not testify in that trial as a witness. No objection need be made in order to preserve this issue. History. Code 1981, § 24-6-605, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.

(a) A member of the jury shall not testify as a witness before that jury in the trial of the case in which the juror is sitting. If a juror is called to testify, the opposing party shall be afforded an opportunity to object out of the presence of the jury. (b) Upon an inquiry int…

The credibility of a witness may be attacked by any party, including the party calling the witness. History. Code 1981, § 24-6-607, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.

(a) The credibility of a witness may be attacked or supported by evidence in the form of opinion or reputation, subject to the following limitations: (1) The evidence may refer only to character for truthfulness or untruthfulness; and (2) Evidence of truthful character shall be a…

State, 302 Ga. 877, 808 S.E.2d 681, 2017 Ga. LEXIS 959 (2017). Erroneous admission of prior conviction harmless. — While the appellate court was unable to determine whether the trial court engaged in any meaningful analysis of the relevant factors or balanced the probative value …

(a) The court shall exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of interrogating witnesses and presenting evidence so as to: (1) Make the interrogation and presentation effective for the ascertainment of the truth; (2) Avoid needless consumption of time; and (3) Protect w…

(a) If a witness uses a writing to refresh his or her memory while testifying, an adverse party shall be entitled to have the writing produced at the hearing or trial, to inspect it, to cross-examine the witness on such writing, and to introduce in evidence those portions of such…

(a) In examining a witness concerning a prior statement made by the witness, whether written or not, the statement need not be shown nor its contents disclosed to the witness at that time; provided, however, upon request the same shall be shown or disclosed to opposing counsel. (…

(a) The court may, on its own motion, call a court appointed expert, call a witness regarding the competency of any party, or call a child witness or, at the suggestion of a party, call such witnesses, and all parties shall be entitled to cross-examine such witnesses. In all othe…

Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 24-6-616, at the request of a party the court shall order witnesses excluded so that each witness cannot hear the testimony of other witnesses, and it may make the order on its own motion. This Code section shall not authorize exclusio…

Subject to the provisions of Code Section 17-17-9, the victim of a criminal offense shall be entitled to be present in any court exercising jurisdiction over such offense. History. Code 1981, § 24-6-616, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.

The credibility of a witness shall be a matter to be determined by the trier of fact, and if the case is being heard by a jury, the court shall give the jury proper instructions as to the credibility of a witness. History. Code 1981, § 24-6-620, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2…

A witness may be impeached by disproving the facts testified to by the witness. History. Code 1981, § 24-6-621, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.

The state of a witness’s feelings towards the parties and the witness’s relationship to the parties may always be proved for the consideration of the jury. History. Code 1981, § 24-6-622, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.

It is the policy of the State of Georgia to secure the rights of hearing impaired persons who, because of impaired hearing, cannot readily understand or communicate in spoken language and who consequently cannot equally participate in or benefit from proceedings, programs, and act…

As used in this article, the term: (1) “Agency” means any agency, authority, board, bureau, committee, commission, court, department, or jury of the legislative, judicial, or executive branch of government of this state or any political subdivision thereof. (2) “Court qualified in…

(a) The agency conducting any proceeding shall provide a qualified interpreter to the hearing impaired person: (1) Whenever the hearing impaired person is a party to the proceeding or a witness before the proceeding; or (2) Whenever a person who is below the age of 18 years is a p…

(a) An arresting law enforcement agency shall provide a qualified interpreter to any hearing impaired person whenever a hearing impaired person is arrested for allegedly violating any criminal law or ordinance of this state or any political subdivision thereof. (b)(1) Except as pr…

Whenever a hearing impaired person shall be authorized to be provided a qualified interpreter, such person may waive the right to the use of such interpreter. Any such waiver shall be in writing and shall be approved by the agency or law enforcement agency before which the hearing…

Whenever a hearing impaired person shall be authorized to be provided a qualified interpreter, the agency or law enforcement agency shall determine whether the qualified interpreter so provided is able to communicate accurately with and translate information to and from the hearing…

(a) Prior to providing any service to a hearing impaired person, any qualified interpreter or intermediary interpreter shall subscribe to an oath that he or she will interpret all communications in an accurate manner to the best of his or her skill and knowledge. The Supreme Court…

Any qualified interpreter or intermediary interpreter providing service under this article shall be compensated by the agency or law enforcement agency requesting such service. History. Code 1981, § 24-6-658, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.

Accused testifying upon preliminary matter. Cross-examination on other issues in proceedings. Prohibited. Rules of evidence, §24-1-104. Accused wishing to testify, §24-5-506. Attendance. Prisoners, §§24-13-60 to 24-13-62. Subpoenas, §§24-13-20 to 24-13-29. Child witnesses. Compet…

Lack of personal knowledge. Oath or affirmation. Interpreters. Judge as witness. Juror as witness. Who may impeach. Evidence of character and conduct of witness. Impeachment by evidence of conviction of a crime. Religious beliefs or opinions. Mode and order of witness interrogati…

Bills for expenses. Evidence. Identification, §24-9-921. Communications between psychologist and patient. Privilege, §24-5-501. Evidence. Bills for expenses. Identification, §24-9-921. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. Attestation or certificate of public officer. Evidence. Authenticit…