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2025 Code of Georgia
Title 17 - Criminal Procedure (Chs. 1 — 22)
Chapter 9 - Verdict and Judgment Generally (Arts. 1 — 4)
Article 1 - General Provisions (§§ 17-9-1 — 17-9-4)
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Cross references.Default judgments in state court cases, Uniform State Court Rules, Rule 15.
RESEARCH REFERENCES ALR.Verdict as affected by agreement in advance among jurors to abide by less than unanimous vote, 73 A. L. R. 93.
Juror’s reluctant, equivocal, or conditional assent to verdict, on polling, as ground for mistrial or new trial in criminal case, 25 A. L. R.3d 1149.
Lesser-related state offense instructions: modern status, 50 A. L. R.4th 1081.
Hierarchy Notes:O. C. G. A. Title 17
O. C. G. A. Title 17, Ch. 9
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O.C.G.A. Title 17, Ch. 9, Art. 1
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- § 17-9-1. When direction of verdict of acquittal authorized; when motion for directed verdict of acquittal allowed; effect of motion upon defendant’s right to present evidence and right to jury trial; assent of jury not required
- § 17-9-2. Jury to judge law and facts and give general verdict; imposition of sentence; form and construction of verdicts
- § 17-9-3. Recommendations for mercy in capital cases other than those of homicide; effect of no recommendation for mercy in capital cases generally and where defendant under age of 17 at time of commission of offense
- § 17-9-4. Validity of judgment rendered by court having no jurisdiction of person or subject matter
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