2021 Georgia Code
Title 24 - Evidence
Chapter 4 - Relevant Evidence and Its Limits
§ 24-4-403. Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on the Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time
Relevant evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or misleading the jury or by considerations of undue delay, waste of time, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence.
(Code 1981, §24-4-403, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.)
Cross references.- Excluding relevant evidence for prejudice, confusion, waste of time, or other reasons, Fed. R. Evid. 403
Editor's notes.- In light of the reenactment of this Title, effective January 1, 2013, the reader is advised to consult the annotations following Code Sections 24-4-401 and 24-4-402, which may also be applicable to this Code section.
Law reviews.- For annual survey on evidence law, see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 101 (2017). For annual survey on evidence law, see 70 Mercer L. Rev. 97 (2018). For annual survey on trial practice and procedure, see 70 Mercer L. Rev. 253 (2018). For annual survey on evidence, see 71 Mercer L. Rev. 103 (2019). For article, "An Overview of Ultimate Issue Evidence," see 25 Ga. St. B.J. 19 (June 2020). For article, "Character Evidence in the Civil Setting," see 26 Ga. St. B.J. 20 (Dec. 2020).
JUDICIAL DECISIONSANALYSIS
- General Consideration
RESEARCH REFERENCES
ALR.
- Propriety and prejudicial effect of witness testifying while in prison attire, 1 A.L.R.7th 5.
Admissibility of rap lyrics or videos in criminal prosecutions, 43 A.L.R.7th Art. 1.
