2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 24 - EVIDENCE (§§ 24-1-1 — 24-99-3)
Chapter 13 - SECURING ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES AND PRODUCTION AND PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE (§§ 24-13-1 — 24-13-154)
Article 6 - DEPOSITIONS TO PRESERVE TESTIMONY IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS (§§ 24-13-130 — 24-13-139)
Section 24-13-139 - Depositions taken only in exceptional circumstances; misuse of procedures

Universal Citation:
GA Code § 24-13-139 (2023)
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It is the intent of the General Assembly that depositions shall be taken in criminal proceedings only in exceptional circumstances when it is in the interests of justice that the testimony of a prospective witness be taken and preserved for use at trial. If the court finds that any party or counsel for a party is using the procedures set forth in this article for the purpose of harassment or delay, such conduct may be punished as contempt of court.

Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 52,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2013.


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