Georgia Statutes

§ 15-12-165 — Number of peremptory challenges

Georgia § 15-12-165

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O.C.G.A. § 15-12-165 (2026).

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Every person accused of a felony may peremptorily challenge nine of the jurors impaneled to try him or her. The state shall be allowed the same number of peremptory challenges allowed to the accused; provided, however, that in any case in which the state announces its intention to seek the death penalty, the accused may peremptorily challenge 15 jurors and the state shall be allowed the same number of peremptory challenges.

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Legislative History

Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 50,§ 1-59, eff. 7/1/2011. Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 8,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2005. Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 8,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2005. Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 8,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2005.

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