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O.C.G.A. § 17-8-1 Cases to be called in order in which they stand on docket; exceptions; preferred scheduling when alleged victim is disabled adult or elder person
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(a) The cases on the criminal docket shall be called in the order in which they stand on the docket unless the accused is in jail or, otherwise, in the sound discretion of the court. (b)(1) As used in this Code section, the terms ‘‘disabled adult’’ and ‘‘elder person’’ shall have…
O.C.G.A. § 17-8-2 Indictments and special presentments to be presented to jury; exception for settlements between prosecutor and defendant which are approved by court
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All indictments or special presentments shall be submitted to and passed upon by a jury under the direction of the presiding judge unless there is a settlement of the case between the prosecutor and the defendant, which settlement shall be valid only by the approval and order of …
O.C.G.A. § 17-8-3 State v
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Serio, 257 Ga. App. 369, 571 S.E.2d 168 (2002). Trial court properly vacated the court’s first nolle prosequi order entered pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 17-8-3 and substituted one entered in open court almost two years later; while a trial court could vacate an order of nolle prosequi a…
O.C.G.A. § 17-8-4 Durden v
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State, 219 Ga. App. 732, 466 S.E.2d 641 (1995). Prejudicial testimony by codefendant. — Claim that codefendant’s testimony implicating the defendant was prejudicial did not amount to the clear showing of prejudice and denial of due process necessary to require a severance. Kenned…