Georgia Statutes

§ 15-12-67 — Appointment or election of foreman; oath of foreman and grand jurors

Georgia § 15-12-67

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O.C.G.A. § 15-12-67 (2026).

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(a)The judge of the superior court may appoint the foreman of the grand jury or may direct the grand jury to elect its own foreman. The foreman of the grand jury may administer the oath prescribed by law to all witnesses required to testify before the grand jury and may also examine such witnesses.
(b)The following oath shall be administered to the foreperson and to each member of the grand jury: "You, as foreperson (or member) of the grand jury for the County of __________________, shall diligently inquire and true presentment make of all such matters and things as shall be given you in the court's charge or shall come to your knowledge touching the present service; and you shall keep the deliberations of the grand jury secret unless called upon to give evidence thereof in some court of

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