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O.C.G.A. § 24-8-801 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (a) “Statement” means: (1) An oral or written assertion; or (2) Nonverbal conduct of a person, if it is intended by the person as an assertion. (b) “Declarant” means a person who makes a statement. (c) “Hearsay” means a statement, other than one…
O.C.G.A. § 24-8-802 Hearsay rule
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Hearsay shall not be admissible except as provided by this article; provided, however, that if a party does not properly object to hearsay, the objection shall be deemed waived, and the hearsay evidence shall be legal evidence and admissible. History. Code 1981, § 24-8-802, enact…
O.C.G.A. § 24-8-803 Hearsay rule exceptions; availability of declarant immaterial
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The following shall not be excluded by the hearsay rule, even though the declarant is available as a witness: (1) Present sense impression. A statement describing or explaining an event or condition made while the declarant was perceiving the event or condition or immediately the…
O.C.G.A. § 24-8-804 Hearsay rule exceptions; declarant unavailable
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term “unavailable as a witness” includes situations in which the declarant: (1) Is exempted by ruling of the court on the ground of privilege from testifying concerning the subject matter of the declarant’s statement; (2) Persists in refusing…