Georgia Statutes
§ 17-7-20 — Persons who may hold courts of inquiry
Georgia·Title 17
Any judge of a superior or state court, judge of the probate court, magistrate, or officer of a municipality who has the criminal jurisdiction of a magistrate may hold a court of inquiry to examine an accusation against a person legally arrested and brought before him or her. The time and place of the inquiry shall be determined by such judicial officer. Such judge may order the court of inquiry to be conducted by audio-visual communication between the accused, the court, the attorneys, and the witnesses.
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Legislative History
Amended by 2021 Ga. Laws 202,§ 1-8, eff. 5/4/2021.
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